Chris Hemsworth Biography And Net Worth, Age, Wife, Children, Ethnicity, Nationality, Background, Marriage

Chris Hemsworth Biography

Christopher Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Australia. He attended Heathmont College before starting his acting career in 2002. Hemsworth rose to fame playing Kim Hyde in the Australian TV series Home and Away.

He is known for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has appeared in many other films such as Snow White and the Huntsman, Ghostbusters, and Extraction.

Hemsworth is married to Elsa Pataky, and they have three children together. He also has two brothers who are actors, Luke and Liam Hemsworth. Hemsworth’s aunt is author Joanne van Os.

Age | Date of Birth

Chris Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983. As of April 16, 2023, he is 39 years old, and his zodiac sign is Leo. ((ghgossip.com)) He will be 40 years old this year, 2023 on August 11.

Ethnicity | Nationality

Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor with a diverse ethnic background that includes Dutch, Irish, English, Scottish, and German ancestry. ((celebsfacts.com))

Family Background | Early Career

Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor who was born on August 11, 1983 in Melbourne. He has two brothers who are also actors, Luke and Liam. Chris has a mixed ancestry of Dutch, Irish, English, Scottish, and German.

He grew up in Melbourne and in the Outback in Bulman, Northern Territory. Chris attended Heathmont College for high school and later his family moved to Phillip Island. His childhood memories are from living in the Outback, where he saw crocodiles and buffalo.

Net Worth

Hemsworth is now one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood as his career has progressed. Forbes, a business magazine, listed him as one of the highest-paid actors in the world in 2014, 2015, and 2018.

In 2018 and 2019, he also ranked 31st and 24th respectively in the magazine’s list of Highest Paid Celebrities. According to Forbes, he earned about $76.4 million in 2019. His net worth is estimated to be around $130 million USD.

Wife | Children

Chris Hemsworth started dating Spanish model and actress Elsa Pataky in early 2010, and they got married in December that same year. They have three children together, a daughter and twin sons.

Hemsworth’s children practice Brazilian jiu-jitsu and compete in national tournaments. In 2015, the family moved from Los Angeles to Byron Bay, Australia, where Hemsworth was born. Hemsworth was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2021.

He revealed in his documentary Limitless (2022) that his maternal grandfather suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and that he himself has a higher risk of developing it due to a genetic predisposition. He plans to take a break from acting to spend more time with his family.

Christopher Hemsworth Twins

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have twin sons named Tristan and Sasha. ((eonline.com))

Career

Chris Hemsworth began his acting career in Australia with small roles in TV shows and films. He played Kim Hyde in the Australian soap opera Home and Away from 2004 to 2007.

Thor | Worldwide Recognition (2011–2015)

In 2011, Hemsworth got his breakthrough role as the titular character in the Marvel superhero film Thor. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $449 million worldwide.

He reprised his role as Thor in several other Marvel Cinematic Universe films, including The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), and Thor: Ragnarok (2017).

Continued Commercial Success (2016–present)

Hemsworth continued his success with other major film roles. He starred in the action-comedy Spy (2015), the fantasy-adventure film The Huntsman: Winter’s War (2016), the action-thriller film 12 Strong (2018), the comedy film Ghostbusters (2016), the action film Men in Black: International (2019), and the Netflix action-thriller film Extraction (2020).

He also reprised his role as Thor in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Hemsworth’s upcoming projects include portraying wrestling icon Hulk Hogan in a biographical drama directed by Todd Phillips and starring in the upcoming Marvel film Love and Thunder (2022).

In addition to his acting career, Hemsworth has served as a brand ambassador for brands such as Hugo Boss, Tag Heuer, and Audi. He has also been listed as one of the highest-paid actors in the world by Forbes magazine. Hemsworth has been praised for his physique and named “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine in 2014.

Upcoming Projects

Hemsworth is set to star in several upcoming films, including the biographical sports film Escape from Spiderhead, the action film Furiosa, and the sequel to Extraction.

Public Image

Hemsworth has been listed as one of the world’s most attractive men and sexiest men alive. He has been praised for his acting skills and his on-screen charisma. He has a massive following on social media, with millions of followers on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Charity

Hemsworth is also known for his philanthropic work. He has been involved in several charities, including the Australian Childhood Foundation and the Australian Conservation Foundation. He also supports the fight against cancer and has participated in several charity events.

Filmography

2009: Star Trek
2010: Ca$h
2011: Thor
2012: The Avengers, Snow White and the Huntsman, The Cabin in the Woods, Red Dawn
2013: Rush, Thor: The Dark World
2015: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Blackhat, In the Heart of the Sea
2016: Ghostbusters, The Huntsman: Winter’s War
2017: Thor: Ragnarok
2018: 12 Strong, Avengers: Infinity War
2019: Men in Black: International, Avengers: Endgame
2020: Extraction
2022: Thor: Love and Thunder

Awards | Nominations:

2012: Nominated for People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Superhero (Thor)
2013: Won MTV Movie Award for Best Hero (The Avengers), People’s Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Star
2014: Nominated for People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Duo (Thor: The Dark World)
2015: Won Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Avengers: Age of Ultron)
2016: Nominated for People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy (The Huntsman: Winter’s War)
2017: Nominated for People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor (Thor: Ragnarok)
2018: Nominated for Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Action (12 Strong)
2019: Won People’s Choice Award for Male Movie Star of 2019 (Avengers: Endgame), People’s Choice Award for Action Movie Star of 2019
2021: Appointed a Member of the Order of Australia

Honours

In 2014, he was named “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine
In 2015, he was awarded the GQ Australia Man of the Year award
In 2016, he was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine
In 2018, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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