Chris Hemsworth

Biography

Hemsworth was nearly broke when he landed Thor in 2011; the role made him one of the defining faces of the MCU across a decade of films. He has since headlined Netflix's Extraction series and dramatic turns such as Rush and Furiosa.

Australian actor who went from soap opera Home and Away to global fame as Marvel's God of Thunder.

Known for

Thor in the MCU, Extraction and Rush.

Notable works & defining projects

• Thor franchise
• Extraction
• Rush

Notable achievements

• Starred as Thor across four solo films and multiple Avengers instalments
• Extraction (2020) became one of Netflix's most-watched films on release
• Appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2021 for services to the performing arts and charity

Timeline

1. 2004Joined Australian soap Home and Away
2. 2011Cast as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
3. 2020Headlined Netflix hit Extraction

Did you know?

• His younger brother Liam and older brother Luke are also actors
• He grew up in both Melbourne and the Northern Territory cattle country