History of Chris Hemsworth in Timeline
Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor who gained recognition for his role as Kim Hyde in the Australian television series 'Home and Away.' He achieved international fame and became one of the world's highest-paid actors for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with the 2011 film 'Thor' and continuing in numerous sequels. His success in the MCU established him as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
1976: James Hunt Became Formula 1 World Champion
In 1976, James Hunt, who was portrayed by Chris Hemsworth in the 2013 film 'Rush', was the Formula 1 World Champion.
1980: Luke Hemsworth's Birth
In 1980, Luke Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth's older brother, was born.
August 1983: Christopher Hemsworth Born
In August 1983, Christopher Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
1990: Liam Hemsworth's Birth
In 1990, Liam Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth's younger brother, was born.
2002: Starred in Guinevere Jones and Appeared in Neighbours
In 2002, Chris Hemsworth starred in three episodes of 'Guinevere Jones' and appeared in 'Neighbours'.
2004: Starred in Home and Away
In 2004, Chris Hemsworth began playing Kim Hyde in the Australian television series 'Home and Away'.
September 2006: Dancing with the Stars Australia Premiere
On 26 September 2006, Chris Hemsworth's season of 'Dancing with the Stars Australia' premiered.
July 2007: Hemsworth Left Home and Away
On 3 July 2007, Chris Hemsworth left the cast of 'Home and Away'.
2007: Left Home and Away
In 2007, Chris Hemsworth left the cast of 'Home and Away' after playing Kim Hyde.
2009: Played George Kirk in Star Trek and Kale Garrity in A Perfect Getaway
In 2009, Chris Hemsworth played George Kirk in 'Star Trek' and Kale Garrity in 'A Perfect Getaway'.
2009: Starred in Star Trek and A Perfect Getaway
In 2009, Chris Hemsworth's film roles included 'Star Trek' and 'A Perfect Getaway'.
November 2010: Named on Hollywood's A-List
In November 2010, The Hollywood Reporter named Chris Hemsworth as one of the young male actors being pushed onto Hollywood's A-List.
December 2010: Marriage to Elsa Pataky
In December 2010, Chris Hemsworth married Spanish model and actress Elsa Pataky.
2011: Starred as Thor
In 2011, Chris Hemsworth starred as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Thor'.
2011: Cast as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
In 2011, Chris Hemsworth was cast as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with his first film being 'Thor'.
May 2012: Birth of Daughter
In May 2012, Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky welcomed their daughter.
2012: Reprised Thor Role in The Avengers
In 2012, Chris Hemsworth reprised his role as Thor in the film 'The Avengers'.
2012: Released in The Cabin in the Woods, Snow White and the Huntsman, and Red Dawn
In 2012, Chris Hemsworth starred in 'The Cabin in the Woods', 'Snow White and the Huntsman' and 'Red Dawn'.
2012: Starred in Snow White and the Huntsman, Red Dawn, and The Cabin in the Woods
In 2012, Chris Hemsworth's film roles included 'Snow White and the Huntsman', 'Red Dawn', and 'The Cabin in the Woods'.
2013: Starred in Rush
In 2013, Chris Hemsworth portrayed James Hunt in the biographical sports film 'Rush'.
2013: Starred 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'.
March 2014: Birth of Twin Sons
In March 2014, Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky welcomed their twin sons.
November 2014: Filmed Home and Away Cameo
In November 2014, Chris Hemsworth filmed a scene as an extra for 'Home and Away'.
2014: Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list
In 2014, Chris Hemsworth appeared in Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list.
2014: AFL Campaign Star
In 2014, Chris Hemsworth starred in the Australian Football League's "Everything's Possible" campaign, donating his fees to the Australian Children Foundation.
2014: Sexiest Man Alive
In 2014, Chris Hemsworth was named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine.
May 2015: Home and Away Cameo
On 19 May 2015, Chris Hemsworth's cameo appearance on 'Home and Away' was broadcast.
2015: Move to Byron Bay
In 2015, Chris Hemsworth and his family moved from Los Angeles to Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia.
2015: Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list
In 2015, Chris Hemsworth appeared in Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list.
2015: Starred in Vacation and In the Heart of the Sea
In 2015, Chris Hemsworth co-starred in the comedy film 'Vacation' and starred in 'In the Heart of the Sea'.
2015: Starred in Blackhat
In 2015, Chris Hemsworth starred in the film 'Blackhat'.
2016: Starred in The Huntsman: Winter's War and Ghostbusters
In 2016, Chris Hemsworth appeared in 'The Huntsman: Winter's War' and 'Ghostbusters'.
November 2017: Thor: Ragnarok Released and Guest Narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional
In November 2017, 'Thor: Ragnarok' was released in the U.S., and Chris Hemsworth was the guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional.
2017: AFL Commercial Star
In 2017, Chris Hemsworth starred in the AFL's "I'd Like to See That" commercial.
August 2018: Left Star Trek Film Project
In August 2018, Chris Hemsworth left the fourth film of the rebooted 'Star Trek' series due to contract negotiations falling through and finding the script underwhelming.
2018: Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors and Celebrities lists
In 2018, Chris Hemsworth appeared in Forbes' World's Highest Paid Actors list. Additionally, he ranked 31st in the magazine's list of Highest Paid Celebrities.
2018: Starred in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Chris Hemsworth starred in the film 'Avengers: Infinity War'.
2019: Forbes' Highest Paid Celebrities list
In 2019, Chris Hemsworth ranked 24th in Forbes' list of Highest Paid Celebrities with estimated earnings of US$76.4 million.
2019: Starred in Men in Black: International
In 2019, Chris Hemsworth starred in 'Men in Black: International'.
2019: Starred in Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Chris Hemsworth starred in the film 'Avengers: Endgame'.
May 2020: James and the Giant Peach Reading
In May 2020, Chris and his brother Liam read an installment of Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach" to aid Partners In Health in fighting COVID-19.
2020: Starred in Extraction
In 2020, Chris Hemsworth starred in 'Extraction'.
February 2021: Filming of Thor: Love and Thunder Began
In February 2021, filming began in Australia for 'Thor: Love and Thunder', in which Chris Hemsworth reprised his role as Thor.
2021: Member of the Order of Australia
In 2021, Chris Hemsworth was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.
2022: Thor: Love and Thunder Released
In 2022, Chris Hemsworth reprised the role of Thor in the fourth film, 'Thor: Love and Thunder' which was released to theaters.
2022: Limitless With Chris Hemsworth
In 2022, Chris Hemsworth worked on "Limitless With Chris Hemsworth", a six-part documentary series for National Geographic, exploring different ways humans seek to improve their health. The show involved Hemsworth participating in extreme activities.
2022: Alzheimer's Gene Discovery
In 2022, it was revealed that Chris Hemsworth has inherited two copies of the APOE4 gene, making him more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
2023: Starred in Extraction 2
In 2023, Chris Hemsworth starred in 'Extraction 2'.
2023: Extraction 2 Release
In 2023, Hemsworth returned as Tyler Rake in Netflix's "Extraction 2", earning him $20 million for the role.
May 2024: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Release
In May 2024, Hemsworth starred in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", a spin-off of Mad Max: Fury Road, where he played the role of warlord Dementus to critical acclaim.
October 2024: Talks for Prince Charming Role
In October 2024, Hemsworth entered talks to play the title character in Paul King's "Prince Charming" for Disney.
2024: Starred in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
In 2024, Chris Hemsworth starred in the action film 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'.
