This biography of Chris Hemsworth chronicles the life and career of the Australian actor, best known for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It covers his early life in Melbourne, his rise to fame in Hollywood, and his current status as one of the
Christopher Hemsworth is an Australian actor and film producer. Born and raised in Melbourne, Victoria, and Bulman, Northern Territory, he rose to prominence playing Kim Hyde in the Australian television series Home and Away (2004–2007) before beginning a film career in Hollywood. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Hemsworth starred as Thor in the 2011 film of the same name and reprised the role in several subsequent installments, which established him among the world's highest-paid actors.