Leonie Hemsworth is an Australian actress and teacher, known for raising three famous actors: Luke Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth, and Liam Hemsworth.
She also played Diane, the assistant to Rob Sitch’s character, in the Australian TV series The Hollow Men.
She was a supportive and loving mother who always encouraged her son to pursue his dreams and she and her son were involved in charity work, especially for children and the environment.
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- Full name: Leonie Hemsworth
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1960
- Age: 64
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Teacher, actor
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: None
- Siblings: Robert Van Oss (brother)
- Spouse: Craig Hemsworth (social services counselor)
- Children: Luke Hemsworth (born November 5, 1980), Chris Hemsworth (born August 11, 1983), Liam Hemsworth (born January 13, 1990)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Leonie Hemsworth was born on November 20, 1960 in Melbourne, Australia, her father is a Dutch immigrant and her mother is of Irish descent. She will celebrate her 64th birthday in 2024. She grew up in a multicultural family and learned to speak English and Dutch.
She attended a local school in Melbourne where she developed a keen interest in teaching and literature. She later pursued a career as an English teacher and taught in various schools and colleges across Australia.
Personal life
In the early 1980s, Leonie Hemsworth met social services counselor Craig Hemsworth and the two fell in love. In 1983, the two married and started a family.
They welcomed their first son, Luke, into Melbourne on 5 November 1980. They then moved inland for a few years and had their second son, Chris, on 11 August 1983.
They later moved to Phillip Island and gave birth to their third son, Liam, on 13 January 1990. Leonie and Craig raised their sons in different parts of Australia, exposing them to different cultures and lifestyles.
They also support their sons’ interests and talents and encourage them to pursue their passions.
Leonie and Craig are still happily married and live in Melbourne. They are also the proud grandparents of their sons’ six grandchildren from their marriages and relationships: Harper Rose, Ella, Holly, Alexandre, India Rose, Sasha and Tristan.
Profession
Leonie Hemsworth is a professional teacher who has taught English in several schools and colleges across Australia.
She also made a contribution in the field of acting, appearing in the TV series The Hollow Men in 2008. She played the role of Diane, who was the assistant to Rob Sitch’s character, who was the head of the Central Policy Unit.
The show, a satire on the Australian government, was created by Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner and Rob Sitch. It ran for 12 episodes and received positive reviews from critics and audiences.
Leonie has won over many audiences with her outstanding acting skills, showing her talent and versatility as an actress. Leonie’s other acting projects have not yet been announced as she prefers to keep a low profile and focus on her family and teaching.
Social Media
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Filmography
Leonie Hemsworth has only one acting credit in her filmography, namely;
- Hollow Man (2008) as Diane (TV series)
net worth
According to some sources, Leonie Hemsworth’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. Most of her income comes from her teaching career and her acting role in The Hollow Man.
She also enjoyed a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle thanks to her son’s success and huge profits in Hollywood.
