Chris Hemsworth, born on August 11, 1983 in Melbourne, Australia, is an Australian actor. In 2008, the first film Chris made after coming to the United States was the small-cost thriller "Cash" starring Sean Bing. Later, he played the father of actor Kirk in the 2009 science fiction film "Star Trek", and starred in the thriller "A Perfect Escape" with Milla Jovovich and Timothy Olifant. . In 2011, Chris Hemsworth starred in the Hollywood movie "Thor" and became a Hollywood star with the role of Thor.
Chris Hemsworth was born in Melbourne and spent his childhood in Melbourne and in the interior of the Northern Territory, an aboriginal community called Bullman. Chris’ mother, Leonie Hemsworth, is an English teacher, and his father, Craig Hemsworth, is a social service consultant. Chris studies at Heathmont Middle School in Melbourne. There is also an older brother, Luke Hemsworth, and a younger brother, Liam Hemsworth, both actors. After finishing high school in Melbourne, Chris moved to Phillip Island with his family. Before contacting the acting industry, Chris did various jobs.
In 2004, Chris auditioned for the role of Robbie Hunter in "Gathering, Dispersing and Clutching" but ultimately failed, but he unexpectedly got the opportunity to play Kim Hyde in the same drama. After that he moved to Sydney and joined the crew. Chris also participated in the star reality show "Dancing with the Stars" on Seven TV in Australia. He has been nominated for the Roger Award twice, and won the "Most Popular Newcomer Award" in 2005 for his role in "Dispersion and Separation". He left on July 3, 2007, the crew of the "Ju San Li He".
In 2008, the first film Chris made after coming to the United States was the small-cost thriller "Cash" starring Sean Bing. Later, he played the father of actor Kirk in the 2009 science fiction film "Star Trek", and starred in the thriller "A Perfect Escape" with Milla Jovovich and Timothy Olifant. ". In 2011, Chris Hemsworth starred in the Hollywood movie "Thor" and became a Hollywood star with the role of Thor. In 2012, Chris won the 14th Youth Choice Award for Best Actor in Summer. In 2013, Chris won the People's Choice Award for the Most Popular Action Movie Star for his roles in "The Avengers" and "Snow White and the Hunter".
In 2014, Chris Hemsworth was nominated for the People’s Choice Award for the Most Popular Actor in a Dramatic Movie and the Youth’s Choice Award for the Best Actor in a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie. In 2014, Chris was named the world's sexiest man by the American "People" magazine. On April 22, 2016, "The Hunter: Winter War" starring Chris Hemsworth was released simultaneously in North America/Mainland China. In the same year he starred in "Super Expendables". In July, Chris Hemsworth confirmed to star in "Star Trek 4." "Thor 3: Ragnarok" starring Chris also officially started filming in Queensland, Australia.
In 2015, Chris Hemsworth earned US$27 million, ranking 15th on the Forbes list of the richest actors in the world. In June 2017, Chris Hemsworth became a member of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 2019, with an income of 76.4 million U.S. dollars, it ranked second in the TOP10 of the world's highest paid actor in 2019 released by Forbes. Chris has a height of 1.91 meters and a head of brilliant blonde hair. He is tall and fit. He is a typical sunny boy who grew up on an Australian farm. Whether standing in the "Star Trek" capsule and directing a battle, or holding a sledgehammer or axe, Chris Hemsworth can always be the center of attention.