Chris Hemsworth

Early Life and Education

Chris Hemsworth's early life and education laid the foundation for his future success in acting.

Birth

11 August 1983

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

Moving between Melbourne and the Northern Territory

Early childhood

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

Settling in Melbourne and Phillip Island

Late childhood

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

Attending Heathmont College

High school years

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