Henry Cavill's net worth​

Last Modified Jan 25, 2025 01:04 EST
Henry Cavill's net worth​
Henry Cavill (Source: Instagram)


The British actor Henry Cavill has a net worth of $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.


The role of Superman in the DC Extended Universe, beginning with "Man of Steel" in 2013, launched Henry Cavill's career to global prominence. Both fans and critics have praised his portrayal of the legendary superhero, which he carried over into later movies including "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League." Cavill also portrayed Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's adaptation of "The Witcher," which is based on the well-known video game and book series. His reputation was further strengthened by the show's enormous popularity since its 2019 debut.


Henry Cavill’s early life & career


Henry Cavill was born in the Channel Islands on May 5, 1983. He went to St. Michael's Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey, and was raised on the island of Jersey, which is off the coast of Normandy, France. After that, Cavill moved to Buckinghamshire to pursue his secondary schooling.


In 2001, Henry Cavill starred in his debut motion picture, Laguna. One year later, he landed a role in The Count of Monte Cristo. The movie earned over $75 million at the box office and had positive reviews from critics. Given that he began his career in the UK, Cavill was a logical fit for roles in British TV shows like The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.


Henry Cavill's net worth​
Henry Cavill (Source: Instagram)


Over the following few years, Cavill made appearances in films such as I Capture the Castle, Mr. Chips, and Goodbye. He also acted in Midsomer Murders and other British television shows. He began to venture out and make appearances in American movies including Red Riding Hood, Tristan & Isolde, Hellraiser: Hellworld, and Stardust starting in 2005.


Cavill's recurring part on Showtime's historical drama series The Tudors was a significant turning point in his career. After leaving the Emmy-winning program in 2010, Cavill talked about his enhanced star power, particularly concerning American audiences, and acknowledged the positive impact this show had on his career.


Henry Cavill’s breakthrough roles


Henry Cavill's net worth​
Henry Cavill as Superman (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The casting of Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel was revealed in 2011. He played Superman in several follow-ups and spin-offs, such as Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, and this thus became possibly the most notable role of his career. Despite its mixed reviews, Man of Steel made an impressive $668 million at the box office.


In 2018, Henry Cavill also made an appearance in Mission: Impossible: Fallout. He later secured a leading role in the movie Night Hunter before playing Geralt in the Netflix series The Witcher, which is based on the same-titled book series and video game.


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