Chris Hemsworth

Born in Melbourne, Chris Hemsworth began his acting career in the very popular Australian soap Neighbours playing Kym Hyde.

Although Chris was born in Melbourne, he was raised both there and in the Outback community of Bulman which he recognises as very different walks of life.

In 2009, he had his first major role playing Lieutenant Commander George Kirk, the father of James T. Kirk, in Star Trek.

He best known for his role as the Marvel Comics superhero Thor in the 2011 film Thor. In 2012, he reprised his role as Thor for . Also in 2012 he starred alongside Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron as the Huntsman in Snow White and the Huntsman as well as starring in horror film The Cabin in the Woods.

He is married to actress Elsa Pataky and the couple have one daughter together.
Occupation:

Actor

Nationality:

Australian

Born:

August 11, 1983 (29)

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'Lust, Caution' stars join Michael Mann thriller
May 14, 9:25pm
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May 09, 11:48pm
Chris, Luke Hemsworth 'tell Liam to end Miley Cyrus engagement'
May 08, 7:16pm
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May 03, 7:50pm
'Thor', 'Captain America' sequels debut new images
Apr 27, 12:30am
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Apr 24, 9:14pm
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Apr 23, 5:00pm
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Apr 23, 6:29am
Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman in new 'Thor: The Dark World' pictures
Apr 20, 2:34am
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Apr 16, 1:07am
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Apr 12, 3:30pm
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Apr 12, 12:14am
'Rush': Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde in new pictures
Apr 11, 9:45pm
Tom Holland joins Chris Hemsworth for 'In The Heart of the Sea'
Apr 11, 7:10pm
Chris Hemsworth: 'I'll teach my daughter to surf'
Apr 10, 1:33am
Chris Hemsworth: 'I want Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus to be happy'
Apr 08, 8:11pm
Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl race Formula 1 in 'Rush' trailer - watch
Apr 05, 10:20pm
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Apr 03, 2:22am
'The Avengers 2': Joss Whedon's sequel to film in the UK in early 2014
Apr 02, 11:23pm
Gay Spy: Hemsworth, Duhamel show off muscles as they hit the gym
Mar 20, 11:16pm
Chris O'Dowd reveals he will make an appearance in 'Thor 2'
Mar 20, 6:08am
Jean-Claude van Damme wants 'Avengers 2' role
Mar 14, 9:20pm
Tom Hiddleston talks 'Thor 2' new villain Christopher Eccleston
Mar 04, 11:44pm
Joss Whedon: 'Avengers 2 digs into character relationships'
Feb 26, 9:44pm
Mark Wahlberg reveals JJ Abrams offered him 'Star Trek' role
Feb 15, 3:37pm
Chris Hemsworth, Michael Mann working on cyber-thriller for Legendary
Feb 05, 9:13pm
'NCIS' spinoff show casts 'Red Dawn' star Edwin Hodge
Feb 04, 10:20pm
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Jan 26, 4:03am
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Jan 24, 9:44pm
Ron Howard to direct Chris Hemsworth in period drama?
Jan 19, 12:28am
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Jan 16, 1:51am
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Jan 10, 12:35pm
Steven Spielberg's 'Robopocalypse' put on indefinite hold
Jan 04, 8:58pm
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Dec 21 2012, 12:52am
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Dec 18 2012, 1:15am
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Dec 16 2012, 8:26pm
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Dec 04 2012, 5:55pm
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