# Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor who rose to international fame as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood and has starred in blockbusters including Extraction, Furiosa, and Rush.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** August 11, 1983
- **Birthplace:** Melbourne, Australia
- **Nationality:** Australian
- **Occupation:** Actor
- **Category:** Movies & TV
- **Net Worth:** $140M (est. 2025)

## Overview

Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor who rose to international fame as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood and has starred in blockbusters including Extraction, Furiosa, and Rush.

## Profile Focus

Chris Hemsworth is profiled in Peoplebio under Actor. Current rank signal: #85. Trend score: 76.8.

## Public Impact

This entry tracks Chris Hemsworth's relevance in Movies & TV using structured profile metadata, trend signals, and ongoing editorial updates.

## Timeline

### 1983 — Christopher Hemsworth was born on 11 August 1983 in Melbourne, to Leonie (née...
Christopher Hemsworth was born on 11 August 1983 in Melbourne, to Leonie (née van Os), an English teacher, and Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counsellor

### 1983 — Birth
Born in Melbourne, Australia

### 2002 — In 2002, Hemsworth starred in three episodes of fantasy television series...
In 2002, Hemsworth starred in three episodes of fantasy television series Guinevere Jones as King Arthur, as well as making an appearance in soap opera series Neighbours and one episode of Marshall Law

### 2004 — In 2004, Hemsworth auditioned for the role of Robbie Hunter in Australian soap...
In 2004, Hemsworth auditioned for the role of Robbie Hunter in Australian soap opera Home and Away

### 2006 — The season premiered on 26 September 2006, and after six weeks, Hemsworth was...
The season premiered on 26 September 2006, and after six weeks, Hemsworth was eliminated on 7 November

### 2007 — He left the cast of Home and Away on 3 July 2007
He left the cast of Home and Away on 3 July 2007

### 2009 — In 2009, Hemsworth played James T
In 2009, Hemsworth played James T

### 2010 — It received mixed reviews, but Hemsworth was praised for his "appropriately...
It received mixed reviews, but Hemsworth was praised for his "appropriately intimidating" performance of a "thuggish backpacker." Paul Young of Screen Rant also praised Hemsworth's performance as "solid." Hemsworth went on to play Sam in 2010's Ca$h alongside English actor Sean Bean, which was the f

### 2011 — Thor and worldwide recognition (2011–2015) In 2011, Sony Pictures announced...
Thor and worldwide recognition (2011–2015) In 2011, Sony Pictures announced that Hemsworth would star in the thriller Shadow Runner, but the film was never made

### 2026 — Profile Created
Chris Hemsworth was added to the Peoplebio knowledge graph.

### 2026 — Profile Enrichment Update
Bio sections, timeline, quick facts, and profile notes were expanded.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Chris Hemsworth is tracked in Peoplebio for impact in Actor."
> — Chris Hemsworth, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Profile summary: Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor who rose to international fame as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe."
> — Chris Hemsworth, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This profile was enriched with structured overview blocks."
> — Chris Hemsworth, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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