Chris Hemsworth

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Name:
Chris Hemsworth
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Birth date:
(41 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Melbourne
Height:
6'3 ft ()
Weight:
209 lb (95 kg)
Relationship:
married
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Biography of Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth is a famous Australian Hollywood actor best known for his portrayal of the god Thor in multiple Marvel blockbusters including the «Avengers» and «Thor» films. He's the older brother of actor Liam Hemsworth. Net worth: $130 million.
Chris Hemsworth is an outstanding actor not only due to Thor's role
Chris Hemsworth is an outstanding actor not only due to Thor's role

Childhood and family. The first roles

Chris hails from Australia – he was born in Melbourne but spent his childhood in the small town of Bulman. The middle Hemsworth son, he got along well with both brothers – older Luke and younger Liam.
Chris Hemsworth in his childhood and now
Chris Hemsworth in his childhood and now
Their family moved from place to place quite often until they eventually settled on Phillip Island. The boys soon found their calling there and started surfing all day long like true Australians. But Chris had another favorite activity – staging little episodes and performing them for relatives.

Both of his brothers shared his passion for acting. They often dreamed together of reaching the top of the movie industry like fellow Australians Heath Ledger and Naomi Watts had done.
All of the Hemsworth brothers became actors (Chris is in the middle)
All of the Hemsworth brothers became actors (Chris is in the middle)
His debut was a role in the Australian series «Neighbors». It had been airing since 1985, and interestingly, all the Hemsworth brothers took part in the filming. First was Luke who played Nathan Tyson, then Chris took on Jamie Kane, and soon after Liam joined the cast as Josh Taylor.
«Neighbors» series – the debut of Chris Hemsworth
«Neighbors» series – the debut of Chris Hemsworth
At 21, Chris was trying his luck auditioning for the soap opera «Home and Away». He was aiming for the role of Robbie Hunter but it turned out to be already given to another actor, so Chris ended up playing Kim Hyde.

The series was shot in Sydney, so Chris had to leave his family home and move to the big city. It was a smart decision because this role brought Chris his first taste of fame and earned him the Breakthrough of the Year award from the Australian Film Academy.
Young Chris Hemsworth in the TV-series «Home and Away»
He also gained valuable experience and honed his acting skills while starring in the series. For that role, he even learned how to ride a horse.

At the same time, he appeared in episodes of TV series «The Saddle Club» and «Marshall Law», while also taking part in the 5th season of the Australian version of «Dancing with the Stars», which he left after the 5th week of competition.
Australian «Dancing with the Stars»: Chris Hemsworth (the year 2006)

Acting career in Hollywood

According to Zoomboola.com, in 2007, Chris realized that Australian TV couldn't offer him anything new, so he made the move to the USA. In Hollywood, the Australian soap star was warmly welcomed and soon joined the cast of the big-budget project «Star Track». Chris portrayed George Kirk, a father of Chris Pine's character.
Chris Hemsworth played George Kirk in the «Star Track»
Chris Hemsworth played George Kirk in the «Star Track»
Soon after, he landed a role alongside Shawn Bien in the low-budget crime comedy «Ca$h». His character, ordinary clerk Sam Fellon, stumbles upon a large sum of money, but there's a catch – it belongs to a powerful criminal.

Despite its limited budget, the film proved quite memorable. Chris then appeared in another thriller, «A Perfect Getaway», starring alongside Milla Jovovich and Steve Zan.

Thor and «Avengers»

The turning point of Chris Hemsworth's career was connected with his casting in Marvel's superhero blockbuster as Thor, the legendary Norse god wielding the mighty hammer Mjolnir. Hemsworth was cast among many other candidates, and the competition was fierce: Channing Tatum, Alexander Skarsgard, wrestling champion WWE Paul Leveski and even Chris' younger brother Liam were auditioned for the role.

But they chose Chris over all of them – a stroke of luck that changed everything. Kenneth Branagh's choice wasn't surprising at all: tall and muscular Chris looks exactly like the legendary thunder god brought to life, even without costume or makeup. His heroic Nordic features are even more striking than Skarsgard's authentic Scandinavian looks.
Chris Hemsworth gained popularity thanks to the role of Thor
Chris Hemsworth gained popularity thanks to the role of Thor
Still, the actor had to bulk up significantly, adding about 20 pounds of muscle before filming even began. To reach that goal, he followed a grueling schedule with four gym sessions per week; he also did surfing, boxing, or running and had just one day to take a rest.
Chris Hemsworth trained a lot before filming in Thor
Chris Hemsworth trained a lot before filming in Thor
Right after the blockbuster's release, which told the story of family conflicts between Thor, his scheming brother Loki, and their father Odin (portrayed by Tom Hiddleston and Anthony Hopkins), Chris realized just how massive his success was. He wasn't just catapulted to the top of Asgard – he gained real confidence in his acting future.

And that was just the beginning – Thor had already become a cornerstone of Marvel's seemingly endless cinematic universe. Within a year, he was back on screen teaming up with other Marvel heroes like Tony Stark, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, and the rest of the good guys.
In 2012 Thor joined Avengers' crew
In 2012 Thor joined Avengers' crew
The Asgardian prince had a specific mission when he came to Earth. His mission: bring home his brother Loki, who had betrayed their people and stolen devastating weapons to attack Earth. To prevent the catastrophe, a leader of the secret organization of S.C.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury (brilliantly played by Samuel Lee Jackson) gathered all Marvel superheroes already known by the audience from the previous screen versions.

While Thor initially clashed with the Avengers - Robert Downey-Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo - he eventually became a vital part of their team after reconciling, even developing feelings for Black Widow Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson).
Chris Hemsworth and his superhero colleagues
Chris Hemsworth and his superhero colleagues
Soon after, audiences saw Hemsworth in the twisted horror film «The Cabin in the Woods». He played the quirky character of naive athlete Kurt Vaughan. Chris got to showcase his previously unseen comedic side and demonstrate both courage and self-deprecating humor. Notably, fans didn't even recognize the actor without his iconic Thor beard.
Chris Hemsworth filmed in «The Cabin in the Woods» before «Avengers»
Chris Hemsworth filmed in «The Cabin in the Woods» before «Avengers»
Another significant role from this period was his portrayal of the huntsman in Rupert Sanders' «Snow White and the Huntsman». During filming, he genuinely enjoyed working with Kristen Stewart, even though the actress accidentally gave him a bruise. He also bonded with Charlize Theron on set, who was playing the film's villain.

In 2013, he starred in the biopic «Rush», which told the real story of Formula One World Championship racer James Hunt. The success of Ron Howard's film proved that Chris Hemsworth could do more than just flex his muscles as Thor - he was a genuinely talented actor.
Chris Hemsworth at the Jimmy Fellon Show
Chris Hemsworth at the Jimmy Fellon Show
That same year saw the premiere of the next solo Thor film, and in 2015 Chris returned to his iconic character in the blockbuster «Avengers: Age of Ultron».

In 2016, Hemsworth appeared in the all-female «Ghostbusters» reboot. He played the secretary to the ghost-hunting women.
«Ghostbusters»: Chris Hemsworth as a secretary
«Ghostbusters»: Chris Hemsworth as a secretary
The third and final chapter of the Asgardian king's adventures premiered in 2017 with «Thor: Ragnarok».

Personal life of Chris Hemsworth

Despite his heartthrob image, Chris Hemsworth is actually a devoted family man – with one exception: his brief marriage to actress Isabel Lucas (his co-star on "Home and Away"), which ended as quickly as it began.
Chris Hemsworth was married to Isabel Lucas not for a long time in 2006
Chris Hemsworth was married to Isabel Lucas not for a long time in 2006
In 2010, Chris met Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, who would later star in the "Fast and Furious" franchise. Hemsworth acted like a true Thor – decisive and lightning-fast – proposing just three months after they met.
Chris Hemsworth with his wife, Elsa Pataky
Chris Hemsworth with his wife, Elsa Pataky
They tied the knot at Christmas in Chris's hometown. Despite their six-year age gap – Elsa being the older one – the couple enjoys genuine harmony at home. Their fans are admiring the couple that seemed to be perfect from their images at the red carpet to their views on how children should be brought up.
Chris is a model husband and father
Chris is a model husband and father
The Hemsworths welcomed their first child in spring 2012 – a beautiful daughter named India Rose Hemsworth. After her birth, both parents put their careers on the back burner to spend as much time together as possible. When little India first called out "Daddy!" Chris was moved to tears of joy. He was equally emotional in 2014 when he and Elsa welcomed twins Tristan and Sasha.
Chris Hemsworth with his wife and children
Chris Hemsworth with his wife and children

Chris Hemsworth Today

Chris Hemsworth continues playing Thor in the Marvel blockbusters. In "Avengers: Infinity War," his character teams up with the Guardians of the Galaxy, including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and others, to save the world. The epic story continued in 2019, in the fourth part of the popular franchise.
A snapshot from «Avengers: Infinity War»
A snapshot from «Avengers: Infinity War»
Chris also starred alongside Tessa Thompson and Liam Neeson in the "Men in Black" reboot, which hit theaters in 2019. In 2020, the action thriller "Extraction" was released, with Hemsworth playing the lead character Tyler Rake.

The new Thor film, "Love and Thunder," was originally scheduled for 2021, but filming was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The same year will also see the release of the animated series "What If...?" with Hemsworth reprising his iconic superhero role.

Chris Hemsworth: latest news and articles

  • I would like to see him in different roles except The Avengers and stuff, he has a potential.
    2021-05-12 12:07:09
  • Well this handsome Chris Hemsworth and he is also a favorite Thor and at the same time he is a guy with blue eyes who is stealing ladies hearts, he is a decent actor.
    2021-04-23 21:53:40
  • Perhaps the most famous role is Thor in The Avengers but with him exist a lot of interesting movies and as an actor he is pretty good.
    2021-04-15 22:01:33
  • Oh, Chris is a dream of the girls, blond guy with blue eyes! I like his roles, they are not stressful and of course Thor is the best!
    2021-04-13 21:50:28
  • Viking with a light hair :) Recently I see Hemsworth in the movies and of course The Avengers Is number one
    2021-03-15 10:03:58
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