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Luke Hemsworth
Hemsworth at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International promoting Westworld
Born (1981-11-05) 5 November 1981 (age 42)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Alma materNational Institute of Dramatic Art
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Samantha Hemsworth
(m. 2007)
Children3
RelativesChris Hemsworth (brother)
Liam Hemsworth (brother)
Elsa Pataky (sister-in-law)
Miley Cyrus (sister-in-law)

Luke Hemsworth (born 5 November 1981)[1] is an Australian actor who is known for his roles as Nathan Tyson in the TV series Neighbours and as Ashley Stubbs in the HBO sci-fi series Westworld. His younger brothers, Liam Hemsworth and Chris Hemsworth, are also actors.

Early life

Hemsworth is the son of Leonie Hemsworth, an English teacher, and Craig Hemsworth, a social-services councillor.[1][2] He is the older brother of actors Chris and Liam Hemsworth.[3] His maternal grandfather is a Dutch immigrant, and his other ancestry is English, Irish, Scottish, and German.[4] He has been married to Samantha Hemsworth since 2007, and they have three children together: Ella, Holly and Harper Rose.[5]

Career

Hemsworth trained in acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art.[5] He started his career on the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Nathan Tyson. Mainly a television actor, Hemsworth has appeared in TV series such as The Saddle Club, Blue Heelers, Last Man Standing, All Saints, and Satisfaction. In 2012, he starred in the 6-part miniseries Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms as Gregory "Shadow" Campbell. He is set to star in the upcoming Australian war film The 34th Battalion as Robinson.

He currently stars in HBO's Westworld as security officer Ashley Stubbs.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2001–2002 Neighbours Nathan Tyson 10 episodes
2003 The Saddle Club Simon Episode: "Foster Horse: Part 1"
2004 Blue Heelers Glen Peters 2 episodes
2005 Last Man Standing Shannon Gazal 3 episodes
All Saints Ben Simpson Episode: "Out of Darkness"
2007 Satisfaction Paul the Butcher Episode: "Lauren Rising"
2008 Neighbours John Carter 3 episodes
The Elephant Princess Uncle Harry Episode: "The Big Gig"
2009 Carla Cametti PD Electrician Episode: "Love, Honour and Cherish"
Tangle John 2 episodes
2011 The Bazura Project Villain Episode: "Money"
2012 Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms Gregory "Shadow" Campbell Miniseries
Winners & Losers Jackson Norton 2 episodes
2014 The Reckoning Detective Jason Pearson
The Anomaly Agent Richard Elkin
Kill Me Three Times Dylan Smith
2015 Infini Charlie Kent
2016–present Westworld Ashley Stubbs Main role
2016 Science Fiction Volume One: The Osiris Child Travek
2017 Hickok Wild Bill Hickok Lead role
Encounter Will Fleming
Thor: Ragnarok Thor's Cameo Cameo
TBA The 34th Battalion Robinson In post-production
Crypto Filming

References

  1. ^ a b "Luke Hemsworth biography". Tribute.ca. Tribute Entertainment Media Group. Archived from the original on 24 June 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2018. Date of Birth: November 5, 1981. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Luke Hemsworth is the oldest brother of fellow actors Liam and Chris Hemsworth. Born to mother Leonie, an English teacher, and father Craig Hemsworth, a social-services councillor... {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Rapkin, Mickey (March 2012). "The Hunger Games' Liam Hemsworth Has No Idea What's About to Hit Him". Details. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  4. ^ "10 Fun Facts About Liam Hemsworth | People Magazine".
  5. ^ a b "Let's get ripped together! Chris Hemsworth keeps brother Luke's Hollywood dreams alive by hiring him on set as a personal trainer". Daily Mail. 2 December 2016.