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Christopher Hemsworth AM (born 11 August 1983), better known by his stage name Chris Hemsworth, is a famous, prolific, talented and passionate Australian actor and television personality.
He rose to fame after making his television debut in the Australian television series Together and Apart, which aired from 2004 to 2007.
He played the role of Kim Hyde in the TV series before embarking on a full-time career in Hollywood.
Chris Hemsworth is popular for his role as Thor in The Avengers. Over the years, Chris Hemsworth has become one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.
Let’s take a sneak peek and learn some interesting facts about this talented and amazing actor.
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Name: | Christopher Hemsworth Morning |
stage name: | Chris Hemsworth |
Date of Birth: | August 11, 1983 (41 years old) |
place of birth: | Melbourne, Australia |
Country of Citizenship: | Australia |
high: | 1.9 m |
parents: | Leonie Hemsworth, Craig Hemsworth |
Brothers and sisters: | Liam Hemsworth, Luke Hemsworth |
Wife • Spouse: | Elsa Pataky ( m. 2010) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
Children: | India Rose Hemsworth, Tristan Hemsworth, Sasha Hemsworth |
Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
net worth: | $130 million |
Early life and education
Chris Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983. He was born and raised in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
His mother, Leonie Hemsworth, is an English teacher, and his father, Craig Hemsworth, is a social services counselor.
He is the second of three sons in the family, the first is Luke Hemsworth born in 1980, and the second is Liam Hemsworth born in 1990; his two brothers Liam Hemsworth and Luke Hemsworth are both actors.
Chris Hemsworth’s grandfather is a Dutch immigrant and his grandmother is of Irish descent.
He received his high school education at Heathmount College in his hometown of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Personal life
Chris Hemsworth began pursuing Spanish model and actress Elsa Pataky in 2010. Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky reportedly met at an event.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky reportedly got married in December 2010 and have three lovely children: daughter India Rose Hemsworth (born in May 2012) and twin sons Tristan Hemsworth and Sasha Hemsworth (born in March 2014).
The family moved from Los Angeles to Byron Bay in New South Wales, Australia.
Profession
Chris Hemsworth competed on the fifth season of Dancing with the Stars in Australia. He was teamed up with professional dancer Abby Ross. The fifth season of the show premiered on September 26, 2006, and Chris Hemsworth was eliminated a few weeks later, on November 7, 2006.
Chris Hemsworth’s appearance in the series almost cost him the role of Thor, as executives at the Marvel film franchise feared his absence might be a huge letdown for audiences.
Chris Hemsworth began his acting career by appearing in various television series. In 2002, he starred in two episodes of a fantasy television series called Guinevere Jones, in which he played King Arthur.
net worth
Chris Hemsworth is super rich. Currently, the talented actor’s net worth is estimated to be a whopping $130 million.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @chrishemsworth.
Filmography
- Star Trek
- Perfect holiday
- Cash
- Thor
- the Avengers
- Captain America: The First Avenger
- Cabin in the Woods
- Snow White and the Huntsman
- Red Dawn
- Star Trek Into Darkness
- hurry
- Thor: The Dark World
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Black Hat
- holiday
- Deep in the Ocean
- Guinevere Jones
- The Huntsman: Winter’s War
- Ghostbusters