Chris Hemsworth
Biography
Christopher Hemsworth AM is an Australian actor and film producer born on August 11, 1983. Raised in Melbourne, Victoria, and Bulman, Northern Territory, he is the son of Leonie Hemsworth, an English teacher, and Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counselor. Known professionally as Chris Hemsworth, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. His professional identity is defined by his transition from Australian television to international film stardom. As of current records, he maintains a career as both an actor and a producer, recognized for his contributions to major cinematic franchises and action films. He is also known by the name Christopher Bruce Hemsworth.
Career overview
Hemsworth rose to prominence through his portrayal of the character Kim Hyde in the Australian television series Home and Away, appearing in the show from 2004 to 2007. Following his success in television, he transitioned to a film career in Hollywood. He gained significant international recognition for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with the 2011 film of the same name and continuing through several subsequent installments. This role established him among the world's highest-paid actors. His work in the Marvel franchise has spanned from 2010 to the present.
Beyond his work as Thor, Hemsworth has appeared in a variety of other film projects. His filmography includes roles in the action films Star Trek, released in 2009, and Red Dawn, released in 2012. He also starred in the 2012 film Snow White and the Huntsman and its 2016 sequel, The Huntsman: Winter's War. Additionally, he appeared in the 2015 film Blackhat and the film Rush. Throughout his career, he has been credited with 92 known acting credits, demonstrating a consistent presence in both major studio productions and action-oriented cinema.
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- Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) as Thor
- Crime 101 (2026) as Davis
- Crime 101 (2026) Producer
- Avengers: Doomsday (2026) as Thor
- Limitless: Live Better Now (2025) as Self
- Limitless: Live Better Now (2025) Executive Producer
- It’s a Mad Max World (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember (2025) as Self
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) as Dementus
- Transformers One (2024) as Orion Pax / Optimus Prime (voice)
- Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa (2024) as Self
- Extraction 2 (2023) as Tyler Rake
- Extraction 2 (2023) Producer
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) as Thor
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Executive Producer
- Limitless with Chris Hemsworth (2022) as Self
- Limitless with Chris Hemsworth (2022) Executive Producer
- Interceptor (2022) as TV Salesman (uncredited)
- Interceptor (2022) Executive Producer
- Spiderhead (2022) as Steve Abnesti
- Spiderhead (2022) Producer
- Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) as Self - Thor
- Kath & Kim: Our Effluent Life (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Loki (2021) as Throg (voice) (uncredited)
- What If...? (2021) as Thor (voice)
- What If...? (2021) as King Thor Odinson (voice)
- Marvel Studios Legends (2021) as Thor (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Marvel Studios Assembled (2021) as Self - Thor (archive footage)
- Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special (2021) as Thor (voice) (archive footage)
- Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth (2021) as Self
- Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth (2021) Executive Producer
- Extraction (2020) as Tyler Rake
- Extraction (2020) Producer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) as Thor
- Men in Black: International (2019) as Agent H
- Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019) as Self
- Amazing Saturday (2018) as Self
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) as Thor
- 12 Strong (2018) as Mitch Nelson
- Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) as Billy Lee
- Tourism Australia | Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home (2018) as Wally Jr.
- Team Darryl (2018) as Thor
- Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Andy Irons: Kissed by God (2018) Executive Producer
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) as Thor
- Team Thor: Part 2 (2017) as Thor
- Doctor Strange (2016) as Thor (uncredited)
- Ghostbusters (2016) as Kevin
- The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) as The Huntsman
- Team Thor (2016) as Thor
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) as Thor
- Vacation (2015) as Stone Crandall
- In the Heart of the Sea (2015) as Owen Chase
- Blackhat (2015) as Nicholas Hathaway
- Phase 2 Tag Scenes: A Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Two (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Planeta Calleja (2014) as Self - Guest
- Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014) as Self / Thor
- A Brothers' Journey: Thor & Loki (2014) as Self
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Video Quizmaster
- Thor: The Dark World (2013) as Thor
- Rush (2013) as James Hunt
- The Amazing Race Canada (2013) as Self
- The Avengers (2012) as Thor
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) as Curt Vaughn
- Evening Urgant (2012) as Self
- Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) as The Huntsman
- Red Dawn (2012) as Jed Eckert
- Heroes and Demons (2012) as Chad (segment "Ollie Klublershturf vs. The Nazis")
- Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe (2012) as Self
- Thor (2011) as Thor
- Thor: From Asgard to Earth (2011) as Self
- Ca$h (2010) as Sam Phelan
- Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis (2010) as Chad
- Star Trek (2009) as Commander George Kirk
- A Perfect Getaway (2009) as Kale
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Dancing with the Stars (2004) as Self
- Fergus McPhail (2004) as Craig
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Guinevere Jones (2002) as Le roi Arthur
- Marshall Law (2002) as The Kid
- The Saddle Club (2001) as The New Vet
- The View (1997) as Self
- Home and Away (1988) as Kim Hyde
- Home and Away (1988) as Extra
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Neighbours (1985) as Jamie Kane
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Presenter
- Extraction 3 as Tyler Rake
- Extraction 3 Producer
- HADES as Pawdy
- Prince Charming as Prince Charming
- Kockroach
- Stuntnuts: The Movie
- Down Under Cover
- Down Under Cover Producer
- Subversion
- The Corsair Code
- The Corsair Code Producer
- Untitled Tatts Finke Desert Race Feature
- Untitled Tatts Finke Desert Race Feature Producer