Niki Richard Dalgliesh Cavill is a member of the British army and the brother of well-known actor Henry Cavill. He was awarded an MBE for leadership while on tour in Afghanistan. Niki Cavill, the famous actor Henry Cavill’s brother, chose a different career route, but their familial closeness remains unbreakable.
Who Is Niki Richard Dalgliesh Cavill?
Niki Richard Dalgliesh Cavill, a British soldier, was born in the UK. His parents are civilians, yet he made the honourable decision to serve his country in the military. Niki Richard keeps her age, marital status, and date of birth confidential.
Colin Cavill, Niki Richard’s father, is a stockbroker, and Marianne Cavill, his mother, is a secretary. His parents, four brothers, and one sister made up his immediate family. His brothers include Henry Cavill, Charlie Cavill, Piers Cavill, and Simon Cavill.
Niki Cavill and his brothers grew up on the island of Jersey. All of them being lads, they frequently engaged in physical altercations. However, they established ground rules, one of which prohibited punches to the face. Even while it was difficult, it allowed the brothers to forge a deep friendship that they all still have today.
Niki Richard Dalgliesh Cavill’s Career
Niki took the decision to enlist in the Marines in 1999, and so began a path that would take him through three difficult tours in Afghanistan where he battled the Taliban. During his time in the military, Niki demonstrated his unflinching determination and outstanding leadership abilities, which helped him get the prestigious MBE award. He assumed leadership of the counter-insurgency operations during his deployment to Afghanistan, which called for deliberate decision-making to guarantee the security of particular areas.
Niki Cavill received the M.B.E. (Military Division) in honour of her valiant and outstanding service from 1 April 2011 to 30 September 2011 in Afghanistan. On June 20, 2014, he was made a lieutenant colonel. On April 1, 2019, he was made a colonel.
In 2016, he was named the commander of the Royal Marine Corps’ elite 30 Commando Information Exploitation Group. The unit was established during WWII and is tasked with going behind enemy lines to gather information that will be passed to the Commando Brigade Operations to aid their activities.
Net Worth Of Niki Richard Dalgliesh Cavill
Niki makes about $30,000 a year as a soldier. Niki’s current net worth is thought to be around $500,000.
Niki Richard Dalgliesh Cavill’s Brother, Henry Cavill
Actor Henry Cavill is widely recognised for his roles as Sherlock Holmes and Superman. He started his acting career in 2001 with the release of the movie Laguna. In 2002, he had an appearance in The Count of Monte Cristo. In addition, Henry Cavill has made several TV appearances, including his debut in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002). In The Tudors (2007–2010), he played Charles, while he is still Geralt in The Witcher (2019-present). In 2014, he took home the Best Hero MTV Movie Award.
Other Siblings Of Niki Richard Dalgliesh Cavill
Piers Cavill
The eldest of them all is Piers Cavill and is a military man too. Piers is an ex-tank commander and ex-army officer for the British Army. Upon leaving the Army in 2006, Piers Cavill joined the corporate world and has worked with different companies in different capacities to date. Currently, he is the director of Jersey Laser Scanning Limited.
Simon Cavill
Simon also spent some time serving in the Army but has now left that path. He is a compliance officer and the director of several companies which are Kensington Films Limited, Grey Knight Services Ltd, and Tauromachian Limited. Simon has been pictured on the red carpet with Henry.
Charles Cavill
Charles is an experienced sales professional and project manager and served as a senior sales executive at IDG Communication from 2010 to 2011. He also served as the senior vice president of film and media production at HCMT from 2011 to 2015. Charlie owns a candle company called Cavill and Wicks. He also has a segment called Cocktails with Charlie on his Instagram page. He resides in Canada with his family and has dual citizenship.