Chris Hemsworth
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Born and raised between Melbourne, Victoria, and Bulman in Northern Territory, Australian actor Christopher Hemsworth made a name for himself playing Kim Hyde on the popular Australian television series "Home and Away" from 2004 to 2007. This role paved the way for his Hollywood career, which truly took off when he was cast as Thor in Marvel's 2011 blockbuster film of the same name. Since then, Hemsworth has become one of the world's highest-paid actors thanks to his impressive filmography and continued success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In addition to his iconic role as the Norse God of Thunder, Hemsworth's film career has spanned various genres. He starred as Kirk in J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" (2009), fought alongside Kristen Stewart in "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012) and its sequel "The Huntsman: Winter's War" (2016). Hemsworth has also tackled action roles in films like "Red Dawn" (2012), "Blackhat" (2015), "Men in Black: International" (2019), and "Extraction" (2020) with its planned 2023 sequel.
The actor has not shied away from more dramatic roles, either. He played the thrilling role of James Hunt in the critically acclaimed biographical sports film "Rush" (2013), earning him a nomination for the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Hemsworth also lent his voice to the animated feature film "Transformers One" (2024) as Optimus Prime, while taking on the highly anticipated role of Furiosa in an upcoming action film set within the "Mad Max" universe titled "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" (2024).
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