Chris Hemsworth Profile:
Name: Chris Hemsworth
Occupation: Film Actor, Television ActorBirth Date: August 11, 1983 (Age: 30)
Education: Heathmont Secondary College
Birth Place: Melbourne, Australia
Zociac Sign: Leo
Height: 6' 3" ; 1.91m
Weight: 92 Kg ; Between 190 and 209 pounds
Shoe Size: 11
Nationality: Australian
Net Worth: 12 Million $
Best Known For:
Australian import Chris Hemsworth is known for portraying Marvel comic book hero Thor in the film series of the same name, and for his role in Snow White and the Huntsman.
Chris Hemsworth Quote:
"As a kid, you run around the house pretending to be a superhero, and now to be doing it as a job, I feel very lucky."
– Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth Biography:
Actor Chris Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983, in Melbourne, Australia. Growing up, he spent much of his time with his older brother, Luke, and younger brother Liam (both also became actors too). Surfing was his No. 2 passion—which his siblings also shared—but Hemsworth knew that his first love was acting. After attending Heathmont Secondary College, the aspiring star snagged minor roles in television shows Down Under. Hemsworth followed in the footsteps of other famous Aussies like Heath Ledger, Isla Fisher, Simon Baker and Naomi Watts by becoming a regular on the soap opera Home and Away. In 2007, after three seasons of playing character Kim Hyde, he headed stateside to continue his entertainment career. Chris Hemsworth has made quite a name for himself by swinging his hammer as Marvel comic book character Thor in the blockbuster film of the same name, as well as for his performance in The Avengers. In 2013, Hemsworth reprised the role of Thor in the sequel Thor: The Dark World. The Melbourne native and married dad has also appeared in the movies Snow White and the Huntsman, Red Dawn and Star Trek.
Heroic secret:
Hemsworth gained so much bulk for the role, his costume didn't fit. Before, his fitness regimen was sports-based, playing Australian Rules Football, boxing and surfing, he told Men's Health. To pack on the pounds for the part, he began lifting weights for the first time, varying weights, reps and speed. He also relied on a constant intake of food, mostly from protein sources, vegetables and fruits.
Chris Hemsworth Family:
Father: Craig HemsworthMother: Leonie
Brother: Luke Hemsworth (older, actor), Liam Hemsworth (younger, actor)
Spouse: Elsa Pataky (actress, since 26-Dec-10)
Relation: Isabel Lucas (actress)
Daughter: India Rose Hemsworth (b. 11-May-12)
Chris Hemsworth Movies List / Filmography:
Avengers: Age of Ultron InfoAvengers: Age of Ultron (2015) aka "The Avengers 2" stars as Thor
Snow White and the Huntsman Sequel InfoSnow White and the Huntsman Sequel (2015) stars as The Huntsman
In the Heart of the Sea InfoIn the Heart of the Sea (2015) stars as Owen Chase
Shadow Runner InfoShadow Runner (2015)
Cyber InfoCyber (2014) aka "Untitled Michael Mann Thriller Project"
Thor: The Dark World InfoThor: The Dark World (2013) aka "Thor 2" stars as Thor
Rush InfoRush (2013) stars as James Hunt
The Avengers InfoThe Avengers (2012) stars as Thor
Red Dawn InfoRed Dawn (2012) stars as Jed Eckert
Snow White and the Huntsman InfoSnow White and the Huntsman (2012) stars as The Huntsman
Thor InfoThor (2011) stars as Thor
Thor: God of Thunder (2011) - VG stars as Thor (voice)
Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis (2010) stars as Chad
Ca$h InfoCa$h (2010) stars as Sam Phelan
The Cabin in the Woods InfoThe Cabin in the Woods (2010) stars as Curt
Star Trek InfoStar Trek (2009) aka Star Trek: The IMAX Experience stars as George Kirk
A Perfect Getaway InfoA Perfect Getaway (2009) stars as Kale
Home and Away (2004) - TV stars as Kim Hyde
Guinevere Jones (2002) - TV stars as King Arthur
Awards & Nominations:
BAFTA Awards
2012Got nomination for BAFTA Film Award
category Rising Star
Logie Awards
2006
Got nomination for Silver Logie
category Most Popular Actor for Home and Away (1988) (TV)
2005
Won Logie Award
category Most Popular New Talent - Male for Home and Away (1988) (TV)
2005
Got nomination for Silver Logie
category Most Popular Actor for Home and Away (1988) (TV)
MTV Movie Awards
2013
Won MTV Movie Award
category Best Fight for The Avengers (2012)
shared with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans; Mark Ruffalo; Scarlett Johansson; Jeremy Renner; Tom Hiddleston
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
2013
Got nomination for Blimp Award
category Favorite Male Buttkicker for The Avengers (2012)
People's Choice Awards, USA
2014
Got nomination for People's Choice Award
category Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor
2013
Won People's Choice Award
category Favorite Action Movie Star
2013
Got nomination for People's Choice Award
category Favorite Movie Superhero for The Avengers (2012) (as Thor)
2013
Got nomination for People's Choice Award
category Favorite On-Screen Chemistry for The Hunger Games (2012)
shared with Kristen Stewart
2012
Got nomination for People's Choice Award
category Favorite Movie Superhero for Thor (2011)
Scream Awards
2011
Got nomination for Scream Award
category Best Superhero for Thor (2011)
2011
Got nomination for Scream Award
category Breakout Performance Male for X-Men: First Class (2011)
ShoWest Convention, USA
2011
Won ShoWest Award
category Male Star of Tomorrow
Teen Choice Awards
2013
Got nomination for Teen Choice Award
category Choice Movie Actor: Action for Red Dawn (2012)
2012
Won Teen Choice Award
category Choice Summer Movie Star: Male for Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
2012
Got nomination for Teen Choice Awards
category Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy for The Avengers (2012)
2011
Got nomination for Teen Choice Award
category Choice Movie Breakout: Male for Thor (2011)
Chris Hemsworth Workout:
Chris Hemsworth first pushed his limits at age 7, while living in an Aboriginal community in the bush north of Melbourne, Australia. He was the rare white child, there because his parents herded buffalo and ran the local food store, which doubled as the post office. "We'd heard many Aboriginal spiritual beliefs about things. We'd been told there was a cave nearby that had spirits in it," he says.
What's a kid to do? This, naturally: "We built wooden swords and hammered nails into them, and we checked out the cave. My friends and I were convinced we'd meet some ghosts and devils."All they found were craggy walls that echoed their deep breaths.
Hemsworth still dives into places that challenge him—but now, 20 years later, those spots are more likely to resemble the Santa Monica farmers' market where we've come to walk around. It's the sort of place that was crucial for a man who had to pack 20 pounds of muscle onto his 6'3" frame so he could play the lead in the upcoming movie Thor.
Adding that much weight required a constant intake of food, most of which came from protein sources, vegetables, and fruit. "I feel as if I've been busy, but all I've been doing is eating all day," he says as we pass a farm stand brimming with organic broccoli. "Eating when you're not hungry and taking in that amount of food is exhausting."
But every bite was useful, because you can't rely on just protein shakes to help you grow. Sure, protein was Hemsworth's foundation. But nonprocessed carbohydrates, such as fruit, helped him rebuild muscle by slowing muscle protein breakdown. Fruits and vegetables provide fiber, which can strengthen cardiovascular health, and their antioxidants aid muscle recovery. He was strategic, eating for value. For example, he didn't bother with rice but scarfed quinoa. "It's one of the few grains that actually has protein," he says. It also has healthy fats and fewer carbohydrates than most grains.
Food was only a third of the equation. "Rest and exercise were equally as important," he says. Sounds sensible enough. And it's a formula anyone can follow. Need proof? "It wasn't until Thor that I started lifting weights. It was all pretty new to me," he says. Before that, he'd built a foundation of fitness purely by playing sports. He surfed as if it were his religion; he boxed; and he even played Australian Rules Football, a sport that's like the overstimulated love child of soccer and rugby.
But when he hit the gym, he needed to build dense muscle that would show onscreen. That meant dedicating himself to a regimen that incorporated ever-changing challenges. His trainers constantly forced him to vary weight, reps, and even speed so that his muscles never adjusted to workouts. Even minor changes, such as swapping hand placement on a pullup, can stimulate muscles in new ways. In fact, mixing things up is important no matter what kind of muscle gain you're looking for. When your usual workout starts to feel easier, it isn't benefiting you as much as it once did.
If you visit the gym regularly, eat right, and rest enough, how quickly will you see results? Consider this: Hemsworth trained hard for Thor while filming Red Dawn, a movie due for release later this year. If you watch that film closely enough, you will actually see the size of his neck change from scene to scene. (Who smells DVD bonus material?)
These days, with filming over, Hemsworth has dialed back the gym visits—but he hasn't left them entirely, and he's playing plenty of sports. After all, for any sequels he'd have to retain his size—which would disappear quickly if he didn't stay active and eat enough. He learned that the hard way, when he shrunk after only a 4-week vacation. "My body doesn't sit at that weight," he says.
But with enough work, it will.
Source: Men's Health
Becoming Thor:
It didn't take long for the actor to make it onto the American silver screen when he appeared in J.J. Abrams's 2009 remake of Star Trek. His part as Captain James T. Kirk's dad may have been small, but it was enough of a performance to lead to a huge Hollywood opportunity.
Hemsworth auditioned for the lead in the superhero film Thor. He went up against super stiff competition, including younger brother Liam. But director Kenneth Brannagh chose the older Hemsworth to play the Norse god in the 2011 flick opposite Oscar-winners Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins. This box-office success elevated Hemsworth to A-List status. The following year, he became Thor once more in the The Avengers. Hemsworth was then cast to play the character for a third time in 2013's Thor: The Dark World.
It didn't take long for the actor to make it onto the American silver screen when he appeared in J.J. Abrams's 2009 remake of Star Trek. His part as Captain James T. Kirk's dad may have been small, but it was enough of a performance to lead to a huge Hollywood opportunity.
Hemsworth auditioned for the lead in the superhero film Thor. He went up against super stiff competition, including younger brother Liam. But director Kenneth Brannagh chose the older Hemsworth to play the Norse god in the 2011 flick opposite Oscar-winners Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins. This box-office success elevated Hemsworth to A-List status. The following year, he became Thor once more in the The Avengers. Hemsworth was then cast to play the character for a third time in 2013's Thor: The Dark World.
Hemsworth began dating Spanish actress Elsa Pataky in early 2010 after meeting through their mutual representatives. They married in December 2010, and have a child together, daughter India Rose (b. 2012), who was born in London, England. In November 2013, Hemsworth announced that he and Pataky were expecting a second child. Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on the comic book character of the same name published by Marvel Comics. It is the fourth film released as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was directed by Kenneth Branagh, written by Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz and Don Payne, and stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Colm Feore, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Kat Dennings, Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins. The film tells the story of Thor, the crown prince of Asgard, who is exiled from his homeland to Earth. While there, he forms a relationship with Jane Foster, a scientist. However, Thor must stop his adopted brother Loki, who intends to become the new king of Asgard.
Elsa Lafuente Medianu, known professionally as Elsa Pataky, is a Spanish model, actress, and film producer. Hemsworth began dating Spanish actress Elsa Pataky in early 2010 after meeting through their mutual representatives. They married in December 2010, and have a child together, daughter India Rose (b. 2012), who was born in London, England. In November 2013, Hemsworth announced that he and Pataky were expecting a second child.
