Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor who has now made a big name in Hollywood and his portrayal of the iconic Thor has now made him a household name worldwide. Apart from his handsome looks, it is his versatility, the ability to deliver both action-packed and quieter performances with equal supremacy that has made him such an indispensable star in Hollywood.
On his birthday know about 5 incredible performances delivered by Chris Hemsworth .
Black Hat
Chris plays the role of a prolific hacker who is jailed for stealing money from 5 leading US banks and distributing it to the average citizens. He is released when a cyber-attack emergency threatens national security and he is expected to help the government agencies to find the man behind the sabotage. From throwing punches to dodging bullets and writing computer code, Chris comes as a technologically savvy guy who is boss at hacking.
Extraction
Written by the Russo Brothers, this political action thriller revolves around the character of Hemsworth as a brutal mercenary who develops softness while he protects a teen having a huge bounty on his head. It is the usual, Chris Hemsworth-style action movie that is full of gun fights, kicks, and some phenomenal stunt work.
For this particular role, the Hollywood star had to change Thor's body which required a lot of hard work and dedication in the gym from him.
The Cabin in the Woods
Right from the start of his movie, Hemsworth leads the show and steals your heart. There are a lot of fun moments in the film and Chris surprises in a few shots with his comic delivery as this was his first movie that had a comedy and maybe sort of gave him an experience that he excelled in movies like Thor: Ragnarok.
Bad Times at the EI Royale
The character of Hemsworth in this movie is both dramatically out of the box and funny. He plays the character of a handsome man Billy Lee who is a Southern cult leader. He wanders into the EI Royale motel with the intention to play some psychological mischief but it backfires as some devastating mayhem starts.
Thor: Ragnarok
Thor Odinson as the strongest Avenger on the Earth is the most famous character Chris Hemsworth has played to date and hence the list cannot get completed without mentioning it. In the first two movies of the franchise, Chris played the role of a selfish Prince of Asgard who is way too serious about himself. Things changed when for the third movie, Takia Waititi was brought in as the director that gave Hemsworth wider scope to showcase a wide range of acting abilities including emotions and comedy.