Chris Hemsworth

Early Life & Education

Christopher Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983, in Melbourne, Australia, to Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counsellor, and Leonie van Os, an English teacher. Raised alongside older brother Luke and younger brother Liam, Chris spent parts of his childhood in the Outback before attending Heathmont College and nurturing his interest in acting.

Career

Australian TV Breakthrough (2002–2007)

Chris began on television with minor roles in Guinevere Jones and Neighbours before landing his breakout role as Kim Hyde on Home and Away (2004‑2007).

Hollywood Rise & Blockbusters

He transitioned to film with roles in Star Trek (2009), A Perfect Getaway (2009), and Ca$h (2010). His career-defining role came in 2011 as Thor in Thor (2011), earning $150k and establishing him as a major action star. He reprised the role across the MCU: The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Age of Ultron, Ragnarok, Infinity War, Endgame, Love and Thunder, with Thor’s future in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

Other Films & Series

Chris earned acclaim with The Cabin in the Woods (2012), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) and its sequel, Red Dawn (2012), Rush (2013), Blackhat (2015), Ghostbusters (2016), Men in Black: International (2019), Extraction (2020) and Extraction 2 (2023), Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024), and voiced Optimus Prime in Transformers One (2024).

Producer & Presenter

He founded Centr, a fitness app acquired for A$267M in 2022, and production firms Thematic Entertainment and Wild State, backing Extraction and other content. He also starred in Limitless (2022), exploring human optimization.

Complete Filmography & Works

Films

• Star Trek (2009)
• A Perfect Getaway (2009)
• Ca$h (2010)
• Thor (2011)
• The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
• The Avengers (2012)
• Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
• Red Dawn (2012)
• Star Trek Into Darkness (2013, voice cameo)
• Rush (2013)
• Thor: The Dark World (2013)
• Blackhat (2015)
• Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
• Vacation (2015)
• In the Heart of the Sea (2015)
• The Huntsman: Winter’s War (2016)
• Ghostbusters (2016)
• Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
• 12 Strong (2018)
• Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
• Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
• Avengers: Endgame (2019)
• Men in Black: International (2019)
• Extraction (2020) – also producer
• Interceptor (2022) – cameo & exec producer
• Spiderhead (2022) – producer
• Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) – also producer
• Extraction 2 (2023) – producer
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
• Transformers One (2024) – voice
• Crime 101 (2026) – upcoming
• Avengers: Doomsday (2026) – upcoming

Television & Docuseries

• Home and Away (2004–2007)
• Guinevere Jones, Neighbours, The Saddle Club (early 2000s)
• Limitless with Chris Hemsworth (2022) – presenter

Voice & Shorts

• Marvel One‑Shots: Team Thor (2016–2017)
• MCU voice: Doctor Strange cameo, Loki, What If…?

Production Credits

• Extraction, Extraction 2
• Thor: Love and Thunder
• Docuseries Limitless

Net Worth & Endorsements

Chris is worth roughly $130 million. His revenue streams include:

• MCU & Hollywood blockbusters: $15–20M per film
• Fitness app Centr sale to High Post Capital (A$267M valuation)
• Brand deals: Hugo Boss, TAG Heuer earning up to $1.3M annually
• Production companies and real estate investments in Malibu and Byron Bay

Awards & Recognition

• Named People’s Sexiest Man Alive (2014)
• AACTA Award nominee for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
• Forbes’ highest‑paid actor rankings (2019)
• Multiple blockbuster box‑office achievements; MCU gross surpassing billions

Personal Life & Interests

Chris has been married to Spanish actress Elsa Pataky since 2010. They have three children: India, Tristan, and Sasha. The family lives between Byron Bay, Australia, and Malibu, California. He is passionate about fitness, surfing, mindfulness, and environmental causes. He’s also a committed philanthropist, supporting children’s hospitals, conservation efforts, and mental health initiatives.

Trivia & Lesser-Known Facts

• Grew up partly on cattle stations in Australia’s Outback.
• Built the Centr app around his own wellness philosophy and lifestyle.
• Completed genetic testing on Limitless, revealing higher Alzheimer’s risk and prompting health changes.
• Middle of three Hemsworth brothers; notable acting siblings Liam and Luke.

Upcoming Projects

• Crime 101 (2026) – starring alongside Mark Ruffalo in a Don Winslow adaptation
• Avengers: Doomsday (2026) – reprising Thor in the next MCU chapter