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
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| Children | 3 |
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Luke Hemsworth (born November 5, 1980) is an Australian actor. He is the older brother of famous actors Chris Hemsworth and Liam Hemsworth. Luke is best known for playing Nathan Tyson in the TV show Neighbours and Ashley Stubbs in the science-fiction series Westworld.
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Early Life and Family
Luke Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Australia. He is the oldest of three brothers. His mother, Leonie, is an author, and his father, Craig, was a social services counsellor, a job where he helped people in the community. His younger brothers, Chris and Liam, are also successful actors.
His family has a diverse background. His grandfather on his mother's side was an immigrant from the Netherlands. His other family roots are Irish, German, Scottish, and English.
Acting Career
Luke trained to be an actor at the famous National Institute of Dramatic Art in Australia. He began his career in 2001 on the popular Australian TV drama Neighbours, where he played the character Nathan Tyson.
Television Roles
For many years, Luke worked mainly in television. He appeared in several Australian TV shows, including:
- The Saddle Club
- Blue Heelers
- Last Man Standing
- All Saints
- Satisfaction
In 2012, he had a major role in the miniseries Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms. His biggest international role came in 2016 when he was cast as Ashley Stubbs in the HBO series Westworld. He also appeared in the second series of the Amazon Prime Video show Deadloch.
Movie Roles
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Luke has also acted in many movies. He often plays strong, adventurous characters. One of his first major film roles was in Kill Me Three Times in 2014.
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe might recognize him from his funny cameo appearances in Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder. In these movies, he plays an actor who portrays his real-life brother's character, Thor, in a stage play.
In 2019, he starred in the movie Crypto. The film is about a family that gets caught up in a dangerous plot involving online money and the Russian mafia. More recently, he appeared in the action movie Land of Bad and the sports comedy Next Goal Wins.
In 2018, Luke became a face for Tourism Australia, appearing in a popular commercial that looked like a trailer for a new Crocodile Dundee movie.
Personal Life
Luke Hemsworth married his wife, Samantha, in 2007. Together, they have three daughters.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of Luke Hemsworth's most well-known roles.
Key Movie Roles
- Kill Me Three Times (2014) as Dylan Smith
- Hickok (2017) as Wild Bill Hickok
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) as an actor playing Thor (cameo)
- Crypto (2019) as Caleb
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) as an actor playing Thor (cameo)
- Next Goal Wins (2023) as Keith
- Land of Bad (2024) as Sergeant Abel
Key Television Roles
- Neighbours (2001–2002) as Nathan Tyson
- Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms (2012) as Gregory "Shadow" Campbell
- Westworld (2016–2022) as Ashley Stubbs
- Young Rock (2021) as Coach Erickson
- Deadloch (2025) as Jason Wade
See also
In Spanish: Luke Hemsworth para niños
