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Chris Hemsworth | |
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| File:Chris Hemsworth Comic Con 2010 THOR Cropped.png Hemsworth at Comic Con in 2010 promoting Thor | |
| Born | 11 August 1983 Melbourne, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Liam Hemsworth Luke Hemsworth |
Chris Hemsworth (born 11 August 1983) is an Australian actor best known for portraying Thor in the Marvel Studios films Thor (2011) and The Avengers (2012), and Curt Vaughan in The Cabin in the Woods (2012). Hemsworth is set to reprise his role as Thor in the upcoming film Thor 2 in 2013. He also starred as Kim Hyde in the Australian soap opera Home and Away. He is the younger brother of Luke Hemsworth and the older brother of Liam Hemsworth, both actors.
Early life
Hemsworth was born in Melbourne,[1] the son of Leonie, an English teacher, and Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counselor.[2][3] He was raised both there and in the Northern Territory, in a little Aboriginal community in the Outback, called Bulman," he said. "My earliest memories were on the cattle stations up in the Outback, and then we moved back to Melbourne and then back out there and then back again. Certainly most of my childhood was in Melbourne but probably my most vivid memories were up there in Bulman with crocodiles and buffalo. Very different walks of life."[1] He attended high school at Heathmont College,[1] before his family again returned to the Northern Territory, and then moved a few years later, to Phillip Island.[4]
Career
In 2004, he auditioned for the show Home and Away role of Robbie Hunter (played by Jason Smith), but did not receive the part. He was subsequently recalled for the part of Kim Hyde and moved to Sydney to join the cast, appearing in 171 episodes of the series.[5] 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 played the character Kale in the thriller A Perfect Getaway the same year. Those movies were released before CA$h, the first film he shot upon his arrival in the United States. The film's director, Stephen Milburn Anderson, said Hemsworth had only been in the United States for six weeks when he had auditioned for the role, recalling, "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".[6] 2010 saw Hemsworth receive the coveted GQ Australia 'Breakthrough of the Year' award.[7] In 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".[8] MTV Networks' NextMovie.com named him one of its "25 Breakout Stars to Watch for in 2011".[9]
He then filmed the horror film The Cabin in the Woods (released in April 2012) and played the role of Jed Eckert in a Red Dawn remake (scheduled for November 2012).[10] His next released film was Thor (2011), in which he starred as the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name, the Norse god of thunder banished to Earth to learn humility. Initially, his brother Liam reached the final four for the role while Chris did not, but he won the role after director Kenneth Branagh reevaluated earlier candidates.[11] Chris Hemsworth received advice from his brother, saying "We're competitive, but in the best way."[11] His mother helped him with his audition tape by playing Odin.[12] Hemsworth reprised his role as Thor in The Avengers, also based on a Marvel comic, in which the superheroes of Marvel Studios' cinematic universe join a team to protect the Earth, which was released in 2012.[13]
In May 2011, Hemsworth was in negotiations to star opposite Kristen Stewart in the film Snow White & the Huntsman.[14] Hemsworth is also set to star in Shadow Runner, a thriller involving elite commandos.[15] In June 2011, it was announced that Hemsworth would reprise his role as the titular character in Thor 2, planned for a mid-2013 release.[16] In July 2011, he was in talks to appear in director Ron Howard's film Rush.[17] He is nominated at the 65th British Academy Film Awards for the Rising Star Award.[18]
Personal life
Hemsworth married actress Elsa Pataky sometime during the 2010 Christmas holiday.[19] The two had met through their mutual representative in early 2010. They made their relationship public at a 25 September 2010, party held by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. They are expecting their first child spring 2012.[20]
His older brother Luke and younger brother Liam are also actors, and have had recurring roles as Nathan Tyson and Josh Taylor on Neighbours, respectively.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Star Trek | George Kirk |
| A Perfect Getaway | Kale | |
| Ca$h | Sam | |
| 2011 | Thor | Thor |
| 2012 | The Cabin in the Woods | Curt |
| The Avengers | Thor | |
| Snow White & the Huntsman | Eric the Huntsman | |
| Red Dawn | Jed Eckert | |
| 2013 | Thor 2 | Thor |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 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 |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Thor: God of Thunder | Thor |
| 2012 | The Avengers |
Awards and nominations
- Logie Awards of 2006
- Most Popular Actor – Nominated
- Logie Awards of 2005
- Most Popular New Talent – Male – Won
- Most Popular Actor – Nominated
- Australians in Film's 2010 Breakthrough Awards
- AIF Breakthrough Award – Won
- 2011 Teen Choice Awards
- Choice Movie: Breakout Male – Nominated
- CinemaCon Awards 2011
- Male Star of Tomorrow – Won
- 2011 Scream Awards
- Best Superhero- Nominated
- Breakthrough Performance: Male- Nominated
- 38th People's Choice Awards
- Favorite Movie Superhero- Nominated
- BAFTA Awards
- Rising Star 2012 – Nominated
References
- ^ a b c Lovece, Frank (29 September 2011). "Chris Hemsworth: Not a Thor Loser". FilmFestivalTraveler.com. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Cyrus 'saw in new year on Phillip Island'". Herald Sun. Australia. 4 January 2010. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
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- ^ "Chris Hemsworth on Jimmy Kimmel Live Part 1". Jimmy Kimmel Live via YouTube.com. 5 May 2011.
- ^ Finke, Nikki (18 May 2009). "More 'Thor': Marvel Studios Casts UK Actor Tom Hiddleston as Villain Loki". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ “”. "The Movie CASH Podcast Series: Casting Chris Hemsworth". Youtube. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ [1], Chris Hemsworth – GQ.
- ^ Blank, Emily (15 November 2010). "Hollywood's A-List Redefined". (slide 4 of 10 in slideshow) The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
{{cite news}}:|first2=missing|last2=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|lasat2=ignored (help) - ^ Evry, Max (5 January 2011). "25 Breakout Stars to Watch for in 2011". NextMovie.com. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
{{cite web}}:|archive-url=is malformed: liveweb (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) Additional WebCitation archive (7 October 2011) - ^ Valby, Karen (17 May 2009). "Wolverines! Chris Hemsworth nabs lead in 'Red Dawn'". Entertainment Weekly.
{{cite web}}:|archive-url=is malformed: liveweb (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Galloway, Stephen (13 April 2011). "Kenneth Branagh on 'Thor': 'Commercial Gods Will Have to Decide Whether It's a Success". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
{{cite news}}:|archive-url=is malformed: liveweb (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Chris Hemsworth: My audition was a family effort". MusicRooms.net, quoting radio station 2Day FM. 19 April 2011. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Billington, Alex (7 June 2009). "Profile [of] Marvel Studios with Big Updates from Kevin Feige". Firstshowing.net. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
{{cite web}}:|archive-url=is malformed: liveweb (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Kit, Borys (9 May 2011). "'Thor' Star Chris Hemsworth in Talks to Join Kristen Stewart in 'Snow White and the Huntsman'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
{{cite news}}:|archive-url=is malformed: liveweb (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Kit, Borys (29 June 2011). "Chris Hemsworth to Star in Sony's 'Shadow Runner'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 3 July 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Flemming, Mike (30 June 2011). "Marvel And Disney Setting 'Thor 2' For Summer 2013; Chris Hemsworth's Back but Kenneth Branagh Won't Return". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Chitwood, Adam (11 July 2011). "Chris Hemsworth in Talks to Play Formula 1 Driver James Hunt in Ron Howard's 'Rush'". Collider.com. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
{{cite web}}:|archive-url=is malformed: liveweb (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Levy, Glen (17 January 2012). "BAFTA 2012 Nominations: The Artist, Tinker Tailor Lead the Way". TIME. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ Jordan, Julie (28 December 2010). "Thor Star Chris Hemsworth Gets Married". People. Archived from the original on 28 March 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Elsa Pataky y Chris Hemsworth: La imagen que confirma su noviazgo / Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth: The Image that Confirmed their Relationship". ¡Hola!. 26 September 2020. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) In Spanish: …ahora la pareja ha hecho su primera aparición pública en una fiesta celebrada este sábado en Los Ángeles. Así queda confirmado este noviazgo que comenzó, al parecer, hace ya unos meses. Elsa y Chris se conocieron porque ambos comparten el mismo representante en Estados Unidos, William Ward, al que Pataky contrató a principios de verano. ... La fiesta en cuestión estaba organizada en el Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles (LACMA), donde se presentó el nuevo pabellón de exhibiciones Lynda y Stewart Resnick. In English: "…now the couple has made its first public appearance at a party this Saturday in Los Angeles. This confirmed this courtship, which began, apparently, a few months ago. Elsa and Chris met because both share the same representative in the United States, William Ward, who contracted with Pataky in early summer. ... The party in question was held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), during the presentation of the new Exhibition Hall [related to] Lynda and Stewart Resnick."
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