Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor, best known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films and more.
Personal Life and Assets
Chris Hemsworth, also known as Christopher Hemsworth in full was born August 11, 1983, to Leonie Hemsworth, an English teacher, and Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counselor in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is Dutch from his immigrant maternal grandfather, Irish, English, Scottish, and German ancestry.
Chris has two brothers, Liam Hemsworth and Luke Hemsworth who are also actors and his uncle was Rod Ansell, he inspired Crocodile Dundee in 1986.
Chris is married to Elsa Pataky, a Spanish actress. They have a daughter, India, and twin sons, Tristan and Sasha.
Chris lives with his family in a lavish mansion in Byron Bay, Australia. The mansion was brought in 2014 and it is worth $20 million. He also owns a home in Suffolk Park worth $4.5 million and a Malibu worth $3.45 million. His cars include Audi Q7 worth $90,500, and Cadillac Escalade worth $200,000.
Chris`s Education and Career
Chris Hemsworth attended and graduated from Heathmont College in Heathmont, Victoria. Also, he studied American English at Screenwise Film & TV School for Actors in Sydney, Australia.
In 2002, Chris acted for the first time when he played the role of King Arthur in two episodes of the TV series Guinevere Jones. Furthermore, in 2004, he did audition for the role of Robbie Hunter in the Australian soap opera Home and Away, but he was unlucky.
However, he was called back to play the role of KimHyde, which he did until 2007. He appeared in the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars in 2006. His popularity in soap gave him an edge. He was the fifth contestant to be dismissed.
The first time Chris appeared in Hollywood was in the science fiction blockbuster Star Trek in 2009. However, it was his formal role in the superhero blockbuster Thor that trigger his fame. He redid the role in the superhero blockbusters The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
Highlights
Some of the best highlights of Chris Hemsworth’s career:
- Star Trek (Movie, 2009)
- Thor (Movie, 2011)
- The Avengers (Movie, 2012)
- Men in Black: International (Movie, 2019)
Chris Hemsworth Movies
Below are Chris Hemsworth movies:
- Star Trek (2009) (Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure)
- Star Trek into Darkness (2013) (Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi)
- Rush (2013) (Drama, Sport, History, Biography)
- Doctor Strange (2016) (Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Adventure)
- The Avengers (2012) (Sci-Fi, Action)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) (Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) (Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action)
- Thor: The Dark World (2013) (Fantasy, Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure)
- Thor (2011) (Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure) and more
Awards and Recognition
Chris has received several awards which include:
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Actor for Avengers: Age of Ultron and in the Heart of the Sea in 2016.
- Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor for Ghostbusters in 2017.
- Teen Choice Awards for Choice Summer Movie Star: Male for The Avengers and Snow White and the Huntsman in 2012.
- MTV Movie Awards for The Avengers for Best Fight in 2013.
What is Chris Hemsworth’s Net Worth and Salary?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Chris Hemsworth’s net worth is $130 million as of 2022.
Chris Hemsworth received $58 million for a role in “Rush” and “Thor.” and between 2016 and 2017, he received $30 million. In addition, He received $75 million in 2018 and 2019, the years Avengers: Infinity War, and was paid $15 million for Avengers Endgame, this is not part of his profit. Also. He was ranked 24th in Celebrity 100 Earnings in 2019 by Forbes. The magazine estimated that he earned $76.4 million in 2019.
In addition, Chris also earn from real estate. He brought home in Malibu’s Point Dume neighborhood for $4.8 million. He later sold the home for $7 million. Also, it was reported that he spent $15 million constructing a mansion in Byron Bay, New South Wales. Now, this mansion is worth $30 million.
Chris has 1,300 acres worth $15 million in northeast Tasmania, which has two miles of ocean frontage.
Chris Hemsworth Fitness App
There were several questions about how Chris got in shape after Thor. He created an app Centr that enables his fan to follow his workout, training, meal plans, and nutrition at home. He later sold this app in 2022 to HighPost Capital. HighPost Capital is a private equity firm operated by Jeff Bezos‘s brother Mark. The valuation was $200 million.
Chris Hemsworth’s Figure Measurements, Size, Height & Weight
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Blue
Height Feet – 6 feet 2 inches
Meters – 1.9 m
Centimeters – 190 cm
Weight in Kilograms – 100 Kg
Figure Measurements Chest Size – 48
Waist Size – 35 Inches
Hips Size – 37 Inches
Figure Measurements – 48-35-37
Shoe Size – 9 US
Chris Hemsworth’s Favorite Quotes
“People who put themselves on the line and sacrifice their own safety for the greater good and for others, and anyone in any profession whose concern is the welfare of other people instead of the individual, are inspiring and important.” – Chris Hemsworth
For whatever reason, we relate to anything godlike with an English accent. The English are very proud of that. And with anything Roman or gladiators, they have an English accent. For an audience, it is an easy trick to hook people in.” – Chris Hemsworth
“I have seen ‘Thor’, yeah. It’s fantastic. Being that close to something, it’s often pretty hard to watch yourself, but the film in so many ways is so impressive that I was swept along with it like an audience member, and that’s a pretty good sign.” – Chris Hemsworth
“I’d like to think I’m a normal sort of guy, but go to my mum and she’ll probably say, ‘You know, Chris was always the daughter out of my three boys.’” – Chris Hemsworth
“You get the part, sign the contract and start to realize millions of people follow this guy and know more about your character than you do.” – Chris Hemsworth
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
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How old is Chris Hemsworth?
Chris Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983, and is currently 39 years old.
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How tall is Chris Hemsworth?
Chris Hemsworth’s height is 1.90 m, which is equal to 6 ft. 3 in.
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What is the net worth of Chris Hemsworth/Chris Hemsworth’s Net Worth?
The net worth of Chris Hemsworth is $130 million.
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Where does Chris Hemsworth live?
Presently, he lives in Suffolk Park. His actual residence is in Byron Bay, Australia which is going through renovation.
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How much Chris Hemsworth was paid for Avengers: Endgame?
Reportedly Chris Hemsworth was paid $15 million and a profit share (4% to 5%) for Avengers: Endgame.