Luke Hemsworth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Luke Hemsworth
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Hemsworth at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
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| Born | 5 November 1980 |
| Alma mater | National Institute of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Samantha Hemsworth
(m. 2007) |
| Children | 3 |
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Luke Hemsworth (born on 5 November 1980) is an actor from Australia. He is well-known for playing Nathan Tyson in the TV show Neighbours. He also played Ashley Stubbs in the HBO science fiction series Westworld. Luke is the older brother of famous actors Chris Hemsworth and Liam Hemsworth.
Early Life and Family
Luke Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Australia. He is the oldest son of Leonie and Craig Hemsworth. Leonie was an English teacher, and Craig worked as a social services counselor. Luke has two younger brothers, Chris and Liam, who are also actors. His family has roots from different countries, including the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, Scotland, and England.
Acting Career
Luke Hemsworth studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art. He began his acting journey in 2001 on the Australian soap opera Neighbours. In this show, he played the character Nathan Tyson.
Luke has mostly worked in television. He has appeared in many TV series like The Saddle Club, Blue Heelers, and All Saints. From 2016 to 2022, he had a main role as Ashley Stubbs in the popular sci-fi series Westworld.
In 2012, Luke starred in a six-part mini-series called Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms. He played a character named Gregory "Shadow" Campbell. He also appeared in the 2019 film Crypto, where he played Caleb Duran. This movie was about a family caught up in a crypto conspiracy.
In 2018, Luke became the face of Tourism Australia. He appeared in an advertisement for "Dundee" to promote tourism in his home country. More recently, in November 2024, it was announced that Luke will join the second season of the Amazon Prime Video series Deadloch. He will play the role of Jason Wade.
Film and Television Roles
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Luke Hemsworth has acted in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | The Reckoning | Detective Jason Pearson | |
| The Anomaly | Agent Richard Elkin | ||
| Kill Me Three Times | Dylan Smith | ||
| 2015 | Infini | Charlie Kent | |
| 2016 | Science Fiction Volume One: The Osiris Child | Travek | |
| 2017 | Hickok | Wild Bill Hickok | |
| Thor: Ragnarok | Thor actor | Cameo | |
| 2018 | We Are Boats | Lucas | |
| River Runs Red | Von | ||
| Encounter | Will Fleming | ||
| 2019 | Crypto | Caleb | |
| 2020 | Death of Me | Neil | |
| The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee | Himself (cameo) | ||
| 2021 | Asking for It | Vernon | |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder | Thor actor | Cameo |
| Bosch & Rockit | Bosch | ||
| 2023 | Next Goal Wins | Keith | |
| Bad Hombres | Donnie | also executive producer | |
| 2024 | Land of Bad | Sergeant Abel | also executive producer |
| Gunner | Lee Gunner |
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001–2002 | Neighbours | Nathan Tyson | 10 episodes |
| 2003 | The Saddle Club | Simon | Episode: "Foster Horse: Part 1" |
| 2004 | Blue Heelers | Glen Peters | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Last Man Standing | Shannon Gazal | 3 episodes |
| All Saints | Ben Simpson | Episode: "Out of Darkness" | |
| 2007 | Satisfaction | Paul the Butcher | Episode: "Lauren Rising" |
| 2008 | Neighbours | John Carter | 3 episodes |
| The Elephant Princess | Uncle Harry | Episode: "The Big Gig" | |
| 2009 | Carla Cametti PD | Electrician | Episode: "Love, Honour and Cherish" |
| Tangle | John | 2 episodes | |
| 2011 | The Bazura Project | Villain | Episode: "Money" |
| 2012 | Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms | Gregory "Shadow" Campbell | Miniseries |
| Winners & Losers | Jackson Norton | 2 episodes | |
| 2016–2022 | Westworld | Ashley Stubbs | Main role |
| 2021 | Young Rock | Coach Erickson | 2 episodes |
| 2025 | Deadloch | Jason Wade | TV series |
| TBA | The Terminal List: Dark Wolf | Jules Landry | Recurring role; Pre-production |
See also
In Spanish: Luke Hemsworth para niños
