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With Superman, there are certain limitations for an actor. You can't go past certain boundaries because then you cease to be what the character is.

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Henry Cavill
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: May 5
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Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill
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My version of Superman is essentially of a guy who has spent his whole life alone.
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My mother is such an incredibly strong woman. She raised a family of five boys extremely well. She made us all strong, loving, caring people. We all support each other. I'm really thankful to her.
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