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 and later moved to Phillip Island, south of Melbourne with his family. Chris' older and younger brothers Luke and Liam Hemsworth are also actors and have had recurring roles as Nathan Tyson and Josh Taylor on Neighbours, respectively. He attended Heathmont Secondary College in Melbourne. Chris dated Home and Away co-star Isabel Lucas until June 2006.