Chris Hemsworth – Biography, Career, Net Worth

Since his acting debut in 2002, Christopher Hemsworth, who was born August 11, 1983, has flourished in his acting career. Hemsworth, who is an Australian, began his acting career in television series and was recognized for his recurring role in ‘Home and Away’, an Australian television series in 2004. He began acting in films in 2009 with his role as George Kirk in “Star Trek” and has since appeared in several films, the majority in Marvel’s “Thor” and “The Avengers.” In 2011, he began his journey as a Marvel character by assuming the role of Thor, which has resulted in multiple awards and worldwide recognition.

Biography

On August 11, 1983, Chris Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Australia, to Craig Hemsworth and Leonie (née van Os), who had two other sons. He is a descendant of English, Irish, Scottish, and German ancestry. He comes from a family where his father works as a social services counsellor and his mother works as an English teacher. His parents and brothers were raised by them in Melbourne and the remote interior of Australia, known as the Outback, in the Northern Territory.

Heathmont College in Heathmont, Victoria is a well-known coeducational government secondary college where he studied. After some time, his family decided to move to Phillip Island, an island situated south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria.

Personal Life

The year 2010 marked the beginning of Chris Hemsworth’s relationship with Elsa Pataky, a Spanish model and actress. At an event, Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky were reported to have met.

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky reportedly got married in December 2010, and their union is blessed with three lovely children: a daughter, India Rose Hemsworth, born in May 2012, and twin sons, Tristan Hemsworth and Sasha Hemsworth, born in March 2014.

Career

After college, he began doing bit roles in TV series including playing King Arthur in Canadian/Australian fantasy ‘Guinevere Jones’ (2002); as Jamie Kane in Australian series ‘Neighbours’ (2002); and as ‘The New Vet’ in Australian-Canadian children’s series ‘The Saddle Club’ (2003) among others. He tried out for the role of Robbie Hunter in the 2004 Australian TV series ‘Home and Away’, but it was ultimately given to actor Jason Smith. After playing the role of Kim Hyde, he was called back and moved to Sydney.

He took part in the fifth season of ‘Dancing with the Stars Australia’ in Australia, which premiered on September 26, 2006. Abbey Ross, a professional dancer, was his partner on stage with him. November 7, 2006 saw him eliminated as the sixth person.

Hemsworth’s other movie roles include the action films Star Trek (2009), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), Red Dawn (2012), Blackhat (2015), Men in Black: International (2019), Extraction (2020), the thriller A Perfect Getaway (2009) and the comedy Ghostbusters (2016). The Cabin in the Woods (2012) and Rush (2013), where he plays James Hunt, are his most critically acclaimed films.

The year 2013 saw him reprising the role of Thor in ‘Thor: The Dark World’, sequel to 2011’s ‘Thor’; giving voiceover as George Kirk in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’, sequel to 2009’s ‘Star Trek’; and portraying real-life character of James Hunt, the 1976 Formula 1 World Champion, in sports drama film ‘Rush’. In a yearly feature published by People magazine in 2014, he was named the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’. In the 3D supernatural comedy film ‘Ghostbusters’ released in July 2016, he portrayed Kevin Beckman, who is both handsome and dumb, as the secretary of Ghostbusters. On March 11, 2017, the ‘Kids’ Choice Awards’ honored him with the ‘Favorite Movie Actor’ award for the film.

‘Doctor Strange’, an American superhero film, became a blockbuster on November 4, 2016 and received critical praise. Hemsworth returned to the role of Thor in the mid-credits scene of the film.

Upcoming films of this ace actor include ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, planned for a November 3, 2017, release in the US; ‘Avengers: Infinity War’, planned for a May 4, 2018, release in the US; an untitled Avengers film to be released in North America on May 3, 2019; and a war drama film ‘Horse Soldiers’.

Filmography

• Star Trek
• A Perfect Getaway
• Ca$h
• Thor
• The Avengers
• Captain America: The First Avenger
• The Cabin in the Woods
• Snow White and the Huntsman
• Red Dawn
• Star Trek Into Darkness
• Rush
• Thor: The Dark World
• Avengers: Age of Ultron
• Blackhat
• Vacation
• In the Heart of the Sea
• Guinevere Jones
• The Huntsman: Winter’s War
• Ghostbusters

Net Worth

According to estimates, Chris Hemsworth has a net worth of $130 million. As an actor, his wealth is derived from his various acting roles, endorsements, and other business ventures. His impressive net worth has been attributed to his appearance in various blockbuster films, such as The Avengers and Thor.

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