CHRIS HEMSWORTH

Chris Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983 in Melbourne, Australia.  Chris travelled with his family throughout different parts of Australia.  He even worked the cattle ranch of his aunt and uncle in the Northern Territory, an indigenous region.

As a teen, Hemsworth learned how to surf and did well in athletics including the hurdles, water polo and football.  

Chris moved to Sydney after being cast in Home and Away where he played the son of a school principle.  In 2004, Chris was nominated for Best New Talent and the Silver Logie.  He was nominated Best New Actor in 2004 by the UK Magazine Inside Soap.  He was crowed Best Hottie by Nickelodeon.  Dolly awarded him Prince of TV and would later award him King of Teen.


In 2007, Chris Hemsworth was cast to play the role of George Kirk in Star Trek (2009).  In May 2009, Chris Hemsworth was cast the lead role in the Red Dawn remake.  Also in May 2009, Chris Hemsworth was cast to play the role of the god of thunder, Thor.