Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill was born on May 5, 1983, in Saint Helier, Jersey, UK. He began his acting career in the early 2000s with roles in television series and films. Cavill’s breakthrough role came in 2013 with his performance as Superman in “Man of Steel,” which led to roles in other DC Extended Universe films such as “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “Justice League.” His portrayal of Superman made him a global superstar.