Christopher Hemsworth (born 11 August 1983) is an Australian actor. He rose to prominence playing Kim Hyde in the Australian TV series Home and Away (2004–07) before beginning a film career in Hollywood by taking on parts in the science fiction film Star Trek (2009) and the thriller A Perfect Getaway (2009).
Hemsworth went on to star in the fantasy film Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), the war film Red Dawn (2012), the action thriller Blackhat (2015), the biographical thriller In the Heart of the Sea (2015), the comedy Ghostbusters (2016), and the Men in Black film series spin-off Men in Black: International (2019). His most critically acclaimed roles include the comedy horror The Cabin in the Woods (2012) and the biographical sports film Rush (2013), in which he portrayed James Hunt.
Chris Hemsworth Isn’t Planning On Taking On Many More Acting Roles After Receiving Health Warning, Source Says
etcanada.comChris Hemsworth is looking to take on fewer acting roles after learning he’s at a high risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
The Aussie star spoke to Vanity Fair about wanting to work less in November, and a source has now told Page Six that that’s definitely the plan.
Hemsworth has four upcoming projects; including reprising his “Thor” character in an upcoming “Avengers” flick, as well as an untitled Hulk Hogan biopic.
However, a source told the publication that once those films are done, “he doesn’t plan to take on many roles because of [learning about his high risk for] Alzheimer’s.” READ MORE: Chris Hemsworth And Elsa Pataky Criticized Over Prank Shoving Son’s Face Into Birthday Cake Despite not retiring, the insider said Hemsworth is heading in that direction.
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