Chris Hemsworth Movies and Career Information

Chris Hemsworth (born 11 August 1983) is an Australian actor best known for playing the roles of Kim Hyde in the Australian soap opera Home and Away and George Kirk in the 2009 film Star Trek. Hemsworth will portray Marvel Comics character Thor in the upcoming films Thor and The Avengers. Hemsworth was born and raised in Melbourne, the son of Leonie and Craig Hemsworth. He later moved to Phillip Island, south of Melbourne, with his family. His older brother Luke and younger brother Liam Hemsworth are also actors, and have had recurring roles as Nathan Tyson and Josh Taylor on Neighbours, respectively. Hemsworth attended Heathmont Secondary College in Melbourne. In 2004, he auditioned for the part of Robbie Hunter (played by Jason Smith), but failed to get the part. He was subsequently recalled for the part of Kim Hyde. He was successful in gaining the role of Kim Hyde and moved to Sydney to join the cast of Home and Away. Hemsworth appeared in season five of celebrity dancing show Dancing with the Stars with Abbey Ross, but they were the sixth couple eliminated. He left the cast of Home and Away on 3 July 2007. He has received two Logie Award nominations and has won one for Most