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Chris Hemsworth Biography

Birth Name:
Chris Hemsworth
Birth Place:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Spent part of his childhood growing up in an Aboriginal community
  • In 2006, competed on Australia's version of Dancing with the Stars
  • Portrayed Captain Kirk's father, George, in J
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  • Abrams' Star Trek (2009)
  • First major big-screen starring role was the title character in 2011 comic-book adaptation Thor
  • Named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2014

Awards

  • 2020People's Choice Awards-Favorite Movie Actor: nominated
  • 2020People's Choice Awards-Favorite Action Movie Actor: winner
  • 2005Logie Awards-Most Popular New Male Talent: winner

Relationships