Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill (/ˈkævᵻl/; born 5 May 1983) is a English actor. Cavill began his career starring as Albert Mondego in the 2002 film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. He later appeared in minor and supporting roles in television shows such as BBC's The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Midsomer Murders and The Tudors, then transitioned to mainstream Hollywood films such as Tristan & Isolde, Stardust and Immortals.