CHRIS HEMSWORTH
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Christopher Bruce Hemsworth, born in 11th August 1983, is an Australian actor best known for playing the role of Kim Hyde in the Australian soap opera Home and Away and the Marvel Comics character Thor in Thor. Hemsworth will also portray Thor again in the upcoming film The Avengers.
Hemsworth was born in Christchurch, New Zealand to Leonie and Craig Hemsworth, and raised in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia from the age of 6. He later moved to Philip Island, south of Melbourne, with his family. His older brother Luke and younger brother Liam Hemsworth are also actors, and have had recurring roles as Nathan Tyson and Josh Taylor on Neighbours, respectively. Hemsworth attended Heathmont Secondary College in Melbourne.
In 2004, he auditioned for Home and Away, for the part of Robbie Hunter (played by Jason Smith), but failed to get the part. He was subsequently recalled for the part of Kim Hyde. He was successful in gaining the role of Kim Hyde and moved to Sydney to join the cast of Home and Away, appearing in 171 episodes of the series. He left the cast of Home and Away on 3 July 2007. He has received two Logie Award nominations and has won one for Most Popular New Talent on Home and Away back in 2005. Hemsworth portrayed James T.Kirk's father, George Kirk, in the opening scenes of J.J.Abrams' 2009 film Star Trek. He also played the character Kale in the thriller A Perfect Getaway the same year. Hemsworth will star in upcoming horror film The Cabin in the Woods executive produced by Joss Whedon and will portray Jed Eckert in the upcoming Red Dawn remake.
Hemsworth portrayed Thor in a film adaption of the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name. Initially,his brother Liam reached the final four for the role, while Chris failed to make the shortlist, but he won the role after director Kenneth Branagh decided to re-evaluate earlier candidates. Chris Hemsworth received advice form his brother, saying "We're competitive, but in the best way." His mother helped him with his audition tape by playing Odin. Hemsworth is also scheduled to reprise his role as Thor in The Avengers, also based on a Marvel comic about a team of superheroes assembled to protect Earth, which is scheduled for release in 2012.
In the 2010 film, CA$h, Hemsworth played Sam Phelan, an economically troubled young man. CA$h marked Hemsworth's Hollywood debut, as it was the first film he shot upon his arrival in the United States. In behind-the-scenes interviews, the film's director Stephen Milburn Anderson stated that Hemsworth had only been in the United States for 6 weeks when he had auditioned for the role. Anderson said, "Here's a guy who is young, has the right look, is a very good actor and, let's face it, he's beautiful. So I say, we need to get this guy in. I was very impressed". On November 2010 The Hollywood Reporter named Hemsworth as one of the young male actors who are "pushing - or being pushed" into taking over Hollywood as the new "A-List". MTV Networks' NextMovie.com named him one of the 'Breakout Stars to Watch for in 2011'.
Hemsworth is married to actress Elsa Pataky, whom he met through their mutual representative in early 2010. They made their relationship public at a party held by LACMA in Los Angeles on 25 September 2010, and got married 3 months later. Hemsworth is also a father to 4-year-old Layla Rose, a product of one of his previous relationships. Hemsworth stated in a 2011 interview that he prefers to keep his daughter out of the limelight.
Filmography:-
Year Title Role 2009 Star Trek George Kirk
A Perfect Getaway Kale
2010 Ca$h Sam Phelan
2011 Thor Thor
Red Dawn Jed Eckert
2012 The Cabin in the Woods Curt
The Avengers Thor
Television
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| 2002 | Guinevere Jones | King Arthur | Unknown episodes | ||||||||
| Marshall Law | The Kid | 1 episode: "Domestic Bliss" | |||||||||
| 2003 | The Saddle Club | The New Vet | 1 episode: "Tenderfoot" | ||||||||
| 2004 | Fergus McPhail | Craig | 1 episode: "In a Jam" | ||||||||
| 2004–07 | Home and Away | Kim Hyde | Series regular Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent Nominated — Logie Award for Most Popular Actor |
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External Links
- Chris Hemsworth at the Internet Movie Database
- Chris Hemsworth at Allmovie
- Chris Hemsworth at TV.com
- Chris Hemsworth at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki)
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