Leonie Hemsworth and Craig Hemsworth are the parents of Chris Hemsworth.
Christopher Hemsworth is an Australian actor who gained fame through his portrayal of Kim Hyde in the television series Home and Away (2004-2007). He then pursued a career in Hollywood, starting with films.
Hemsworth's breakthrough in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) began with his role as Thor in the eponymous 2011 film. He has since played the character in various MCU films and, most recently, in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid actors in the world.
Among his notable film credits, Christopher Hemsworth has appeared in several action-packed movies such as Snow White, Star Trek and the Huntsman (2012), Red Dawn (2012), Blackhat (2015), Men in Black: International (2019), and Extraction (2020).
What do the parents of Chris Hemsworth do?
Born on August 11, 1983, in Melbourne, Christopher Hemsworth is the 2nd of three sons born to Leonie (née van Os), an English teacher, and Craig Hemsworth, a social services counselor.
His older brother Luke, born in 1980, and younger brother Liam, born in 1990, are also actors. Hemsworth's maternal grandfather is of Dutch descent, and his maternal grandmother has Irish roots, while his paternal lineage comprises English, Scottish, and German ancestry. He spent his childhood in both Melbourne and Bulman, Northern Territory, where he grew up in the Outback.
How old is Chris Hemsworth?
Chris Hemsworth is 39 years old. At the beginning of his career, Christopher Hemsworth's acting work primarily involved television series. In 2002, he played the role of King Arthur in two episodes of the fantasy show Guinevere Jones and also made a guest appearance on the soap opera Neighbors and an episode of Marshall Law. The following year, Hemsworth appeared in an episode of The Saddle Club.
Christopher Hemsworth's career in Hollywood has propelled him to become one of the highest-paid actors in the world. He was featured in Forbes' list of the World's Highest Paid Actors in 2014, 2015, and 2018 and was also ranked 31st in the magazine's list of Highest Paid Celebrities in 2018 and 24th in 2019, earning an estimated US$76.4 million in the latter year.
Who is Chris Hemsworth married to?
Chris Hemsworth is married to Australian-Spanish actress and model Elsa Pataky. Elsa was born on July 18, 1976, in Spain. Her full name is Elsa Lafuente Medianu.
Elsa Pataky is recognized for her portrayal of Elena Neves in the Fast & Furious film series. She has also acted in several other movies, including Snakes on a Plane, Giallo, Give 'Em Hell, and Malone. In addition to her work in Hollywood, Pataky played a lead role in the Spanish film Di Di Hollywood (2010).
Elsa Pataky's parents are José Francisco Lafuente, a biochemist from Spain, and Cristina Medianu Pataky, a publicist from Romania. Elsa has a younger half-brother, Cristian Prieto Medianu, who works as a cinematographic director. Pataky chose to use her Hungarian maternal grandmother's surname, Pataky, as a tribute to her.
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