Who is Craig Hemsworth?
Craig Hemsworth was born on 1 September 1955 under the zodiac sign of Virgo, in Melbourne, Australia. He’s a 68-year-old social service counselor and celebrity family member, probably best recognized for being the father of renowned Hollywood actors Luke, Chris and Liam Hemsworth.
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How rich is he, as of now? Craig Hemsworth’s Net Worth
As of early of 2024, Craig’s net worth is estimated at over $1 million; acquired through his successful professional pursuits that include his career as a professional social counselor. Beyond his individual endeavors, he likely benefits from the wealth of his well-known sons, since Chris has amassed a fortune exceeding $130 million, Liam $28 million, and Luke accumulating over $3 million.
Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion, Education, Public Appearances
Craig was raised in Melbourne, and has spent the majority of his life there. He was raised in a working-class family, but there is no information about the names and professions of his parents. Speaking about his siblings, it is also unknown whether he has any of them or is an only child. Craig holds Australian nationality and belongs to the White Caucasian ethnic group. He is of German, English, and Scottish descent, and in terms of his religion, he follows the Christian faith. Looking at his educational background, he’s never disclosed anything about that.
Professional Career
When it comes to speaking about his professional career, Craig has spent more than two decades working in child protection as a professional social service counselor. In addition, he and his wife Leonie worked together on a cattle farm while they were living in the Northern Territory. They also managed a community center that functioned as both a grocery store and post office, serving a remote community located more than four hours away from the closest town. At the moment, both of them are involved in the Australian Childhood Foundation, for which their son Chris serves as a patron, while Liam is an ambassador.
Nonetheless, the widespread recognition of their sons propelled them into the spotlight. Craig and Leonie are very proud of their three sons, and sometimes make appearances on the red carpet alongside them even though they usually keep themselves out of the limelight. They joined Chris at the premiere of his 2015 film “The Dressmaker” and Liam at the premiere of the “Hunger Games” fourth installment, “Mockingjay”. Craig and Leonie are also often featured in their sons’ posts on social media as the Hemsworth brothers expressed their appreciation for them, frequently labeling them as ‘the best’ parents.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
Craig still maintains a fit and healthy physique at the age of 68. He has short grey hair and blue eyes, stands at a height of 5ft 9ins (1.75m) and weighs around 165lbs (75kgs) – details about his vital statistics, biceps size, and shoe size are unavailable.
Personal Life – Children and Grandchildren
Craig has been married for more than four decades to English teacher Leonie, since they exchanged their wedding vows back in 1981. Prior to tying the knot, Leonie gave birth to their eldest son Luke on 5 November 1980. They welcomed their second son Chris, on 11 August 1983, while their youngest of the trio, Liam, was born on 13 January 1990. All three sons were born in Melbourne, and enjoyed a unique upbringing not only in the city but also in the Australian Outback in Bulman, Northern Territory, as well as spending some time living on Phillip Island, Victoria.
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In addition to being the parents of three successful Hollywood actors, the Hemsworths are also proud grandparents to seven grandchildren. Their son Luke shares four children with his wife Samantha Hemsworth, whom he married in 2007. They have three daughters, named Ella, Holly, and Harper Rose, and a son, named Alexandre. Meanwhile, Chris, who tied the knot with Spanish model and actress Elsa Pataky in December 2010, has three children – they welcomed a daughter named India Rose in 2012, and twin sons Sasha and Tristan in 2014.
Luke Hemsworth Short Wiki/Bio
Craig’s eldest son, Luke Hemsworth, is an accomplished actor with training from the National Institute of Dramatic Art. He gained early recognition for his roles in Australian TV series before making his mark internationally, kicking off with his appearance as Nathan Tyson in the highly popular Australian soap opera “Neighbours”, starring from 2001 until 2008. His next major role came in 2012, when he featured as Shadow in the six-part Australian drama miniseries “Bikie Wars: Brothers In Arms” (2012), while he became widely recognized for his portrayal of Ashley Stubbs in the HBO dystopian sci-fi Western series “Westworld” (2016-2022). Luke has also demonstrated his acting skills in such film titles as “The Anomaly” (2014) and “Ocean Boy” (2022).
Chris Hemsworth Short Wiki/Bio
Following in his elder brother’s footsteps, Chris Hemsworth is a highly acclaimed actor. His career began with minor roles in Australian TV series, but he eventually achieved popularity as Kim Hyde in the soap opera “Home And Away” from 2004 to 2007. Thereafter, he started his film career in Hollywood, rising to international prominence for his iconic portrayal of the superhero Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with the film “Thor” in 2011 and reprising it most recently in “Thor: Love And Thunder” in 2022.
Beyond this superhero role, Chris has also played in various other genres, starring in such roles as George Kirk in “Star Trek” (2009), the title role of The Huntsman in “Snow White And The Huntsman” (2012) and its sequel “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” (2016), Kevin in “Ghostbusters” (2016), and Agent H in “Men In Black: International (2019), among others. Most of his films were critically praised box office successes, earning millions of dollars. His contributions to the film industry have earned him numerous accolades, while his charismatic performance and outstanding acting talent established him as one of Hollywood’s leading actors.
Liam Hemsworth Short Wiki/Bio
Craig’s third and youngest son Liam is also a notable actor, who embarked on his career by starring as Josh Taylor alongside his brother Luke in “Neighbours” from 2007 to 2008. Following his portrayal of Marcus in the children’s TV series “The Elephant Princess” (2008-2009), Liam ventured into Hollywood. His breakthrough came in 2010, when he played Will Blakelee in the romantic drama “The Last Song”, sharing the screen with Miley Cyrus.
Liam’s most notable appearance, which brought him worldwide fame, came when he joined the cast of “The Hunger Games” film series (2012-2016), in which he portrayed Gale Hawthorne. He also played Jake Morrison in the 2016 sci-fi disaster film “Independence Day: Resurgence”. Most recently, it was announced that he’ll take on the lead character Geralt of Rivia in the fourth season of the hit Netflix fantasy drama series “The Witches”, replacing Henry Cavill.
