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Henry Cavill was reported as 6 ft 1 in (about 185 cm) in a 2013 interview profile. A later profile gives 6 ft 2 in (about 188 cm). These are published descriptions, rather than a verified measurement of the actor known for Superman and Geralt of Rivia.
What do the height sources say?
Bryan Alexander’s June 2013 interview report in the Houston Chronicle describes Cavill as 6-foot-1 while discussing his preparation for Man of Steel.
Brian Raftery’s November 2019 Men’s Health interview profile instead describes him as six-foot-two. Neither article presents the figure as Cavill’s own height statement or explains how it was measured. The sources reviewed do not establish a single verified height or a reason for the difference.
For conversion, 6 ft 1 in equals 185.42 cm, rounded here to about 185 cm; 6 ft 2 in equals 187.96 cm, or about 188 cm. Those decimal places come from converting inches, not from measuring Cavill.
Superman, Geralt and August Walker
Cavill played Superman in DC films beginning with Man of Steel (2013) and Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher. In Mission: Impossible — Fallout (2018), he plays August Walker opposite Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt.
In GQ’s Iconic Characters interview, Cavill discusses Superman at 0:34, Geralt at 3:36 and August Walker at 6:27. The conversation offers his perspective on the roles; it does not supply a height statement.
GQ · Iconic Characters, November 22, 2021. The publisher’s video and transcript are also available.
Henry Cavill at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Henry Cavill |
| Birthday | May 5, 1983 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 43 years old |
| Profession | Actor |
| Selected roles | Superman; Geralt of Rivia; August Walker |
Official updates: @henrycavill on Instagram and Henry Cavill on Facebook.
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