Chris Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Australia, to Leonie (née van Os), an English teacher, and Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counsellor.

Hemsworth spent his early years moving between Melbourne and the Northern Territory, where his family lived on cattle stations.

The family eventually settled in Melbourne and later moved to Phillip Island, south of Melbourne.

Hemsworth attended Heathmont College before his family returned to the Northern Territory and later moved to Phillip Island.

Hemsworth dated Australian actress Isabel Lucas for a year.

Hemsworth married Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, whom he met through his management company ROAR.

Hemsworth and Pataky welcomed their daughter.

Hemsworth and Pataky welcomed their twin sons.

Hemsworth and his family moved back to Australia from Los Angeles.

Hemsworth was appointed Member of the Order of Australia at the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to the performing arts and to charitable organisations.

Hemsworth starred in three episodes of the fantasy television series "Guinevere Jones" as King Arthur and made appearances in "Neighbours" and "Marshall Law".

Hemsworth appeared in an episode of "The Saddle Club".

Hemsworth auditioned for the role of Robbie Hunter in "Home and Away" but was recalled for the part of Kim Hyde.

Hemsworth played the role of Kim Hyde in "Home and Away", appearing in 171 episodes.

Hemsworth was a contestant on the fifth season of "Dancing with the Stars Australia", partnered with professional dancer Abbey Ross.