Henry Cavill Biography

Fast Facts

• Has supported the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund
• Got his big break when he was cast in "The Count of Monte Cristo" at the age of 17
• Quote: "I don't let the pressures get to me because that's going to hinder my performance and, therefore, let people down․"
• Quote: "[on the significance of portraying Superman] "It's important to do the role justice․ There are a lot of people relying on me to do this well․ I gladly accept that responsibility, and it's a great one to have because it's a wonderful opportunity․""
• Best known for his work on "The Tudors" and "Man of Steel․"
• Almost lost out on the opportunity to play Superman in "Man of Steel" because he was playing the online game "World of Warcraft․"
• Was in contention for the roles of Batman in "Batman Begins," Cedric Diggory in "Harry Potter," Edward Cullen in "Twilight" and James Bond in "Casino Royale․"