Career Timeline of Chris Hemsworth: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Chris Hemsworth, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor who gained initial recognition for his role in the Australian television series *Home and Away*. He achieved international fame for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with the 2011 film *Thor*. This role has solidified his status as one of the highest-paid actors globally.
2002: Early Television Roles
In 2002, Chris Hemsworth appeared in three episodes of Guinevere Jones as King Arthur and also made appearances in Neighbours and Marshall Law, marking his early roles in television.
2004: Casting in Home and Away
In 2004, Chris Hemsworth auditioned for and secured the role of Kim Hyde in the Australian soap opera Home and Away, leading to a significant role in his early career.
2004: Hemsworth Stars in Home and Away
In 2004, Chris Hemsworth began playing the role of Kim Hyde in the Australian television series Home and Away, marking a significant step in his early career.
July 2007: Departure from Home and Away
On 3 July 2007, Chris Hemsworth left the cast of Home and Away after appearing in 171 episodes, a move that preceded his transition to film roles.
2007: Hemsworth Leaves Home and Away
In 2007, Chris Hemsworth left the cast of the Australian television series Home and Away, after appearing in 171 episodes, which led him to pursue a film career in Hollywood.
2009: Roles in Star Trek and A Perfect Getaway
In 2009, Chris Hemsworth appeared as George Kirk in Star Trek and played Kale Garrity in the thriller A Perfect Getaway.
November 2010: Recognition by The Hollywood Reporter
In November 2010, The Hollywood Reporter recognized Chris Hemsworth as one of the young male actors being promoted onto the Hollywood "A-List", highlighting his rising status in the industry.
2011: Hemsworth Stars as Thor
In 2011, Chris Hemsworth starred as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor, marking a breakthrough role in his career.
2011: Casting as Thor
In 2011, Chris Hemsworth was cast as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with his first film in the franchise being Thor which was released in 2011. This marked a significant milestone in his career.
2012: Roles in Snow White, Red Dawn and The Cabin in the Woods
In 2012, Chris Hemsworth appeared in Snow White and the Huntsman, Red Dawn, and The Cabin in the Woods, showcasing his versatility in different film genres.
2012: Role in The Avengers
In 2012, Chris Hemsworth reprised his role as Thor in The Avengers, solidifying his place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and contributing to the film's critical and commercial success.
2012: Roles in The Cabin in the Woods, Snow White, and Red Dawn
In 2012, Chris Hemsworth starred in The Cabin in the Woods, Snow White and the Huntsman, and Red Dawn, displaying his range across different film genres.
2013: Role as James Hunt in Rush
In 2013, Chris Hemsworth portrayed James Hunt in the biographical sports film Rush, earning critical acclaim for his performance.
2013: Role as James Hunt in Rush and Thor: The Dark World
In 2013, Chris Hemsworth starred as James Hunt in Rush and reprised his role as Thor in Thor: The Dark World, continuing his presence in both biographical and superhero films.
2014: Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list
In 2014, Chris Hemsworth appeared in Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list.
2014: AFL's Everything's Possible campaign
In 2014, Chris Hemsworth starred in the Australian Football League's "Everything's Possible" campaign and donated his fees to the Australian Children Foundation.
May 2015: Home and Away Cameo Airs
On 19 May 2015, an episode of Home and Away aired featuring Chris Hemsworth in a cameo as an extra, not as his former character Kim Hyde.
2015: Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list
In 2015, Chris Hemsworth appeared in Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list.
2015: Roles in Vacation and In the Heart of the Sea
In 2015, Chris Hemsworth starred in Vacation and In the Heart of the Sea, expanding his filmography with diverse roles and genres.
2016: Roles in The Huntsman and Ghostbusters Reboot
In 2016, Chris Hemsworth reprised his role in The Huntsman: Winter's War and starred in the Ghostbusters reboot, contributing to major film releases.
November 2017: Thor: Ragnarok Release
On 3 November 2017, Thor: Ragnarok was released in the U.S. starring Chris Hemsworth, receiving critical acclaim for his performance and the film's success.
2017: AFL Commercial
In 2017, Chris Hemsworth starred in the AFL's "I'd Like to See That" commercial.
August 2018: Departure from Star Trek Film
In August 2018, Chris Hemsworth left the fourth film of the rebooted Star Trek film series after contract negotiations fell through, citing an underwhelming script.
2018: Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list
In 2018, Chris Hemsworth appeared in Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list and ranked 31st in Forbes' list of Highest Paid Celebrities.
2018: Role in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Chris Hemsworth reprised his role as Thor in Avengers: Infinity War, contributing to another critically and commercially successful film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2019: Role in Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Chris Hemsworth played Thor in Avengers: Endgame, marking the conclusion of the Infinity Saga and another significant success in his career.
2019: Forbes' Highest Paid Celebrities
In 2019, Chris Hemsworth ranked 24th in Forbes' list of Highest Paid Celebrities with estimated earnings of US$76.4 million.
2019: Starring in Men in Black: International
In 2019, Chris Hemsworth starred in Men in Black: International, a spin-off of the Men in Black series, alongside Tessa Thompson, which received mixed reviews.
May 2020: James and the Giant Peach Reading
In May 2020, Chris Hemsworth and his brother Liam participated in reading Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach" to support Partners In Health.
2020: Starring in Extraction
In 2020, Chris Hemsworth starred in the Netflix action thriller Extraction, which achieved record-breaking viewership on the platform.
February 2021: Filming of Thor: Love and Thunder Begins
In February 2021, filming began in Australia for Thor: Love and Thunder, in which Chris Hemsworth reprised his role as Thor.
2022: Limitless With Chris Hemsworth
In 2022, Chris Hemsworth starred in the six-part documentary series "Limitless With Chris Hemsworth" for National Geographic, exploring various methods humans use to enhance their health. The filming at an Australian sacred site created controversy.
2022: Release of Thor: Love and Thunder
In 2022, Thor: Love and Thunder, starring Chris Hemsworth, was released, marking his fourth standalone film as the character Thor.
2023: Extraction 2 Release
In 2023, Chris Hemsworth returned as Tyler Rake in Netflix's "Extraction 2", earning $20 million for the role.
May 2024: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Release
In May 2024, Chris Hemsworth starred in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", a Mad Max: Fury Road spin-off. His portrayal of the warlord Dementus was critically acclaimed.
October 2024: Talks for Prince Charming Role
In October 2024, Chris Hemsworth entered discussions to play the lead in Paul King's "Prince Charming" for Disney.
2024: Nomination for AACTA Award for Furiosa
In 2024, Chris Hemsworth received a nomination for the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
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