Before becoming an actor, Chris Hemsworth worked as a waiter and cleaned breast pumps for a baby store.
Chris is an accomplished dancer, showcasing his skills on "Saturday Night Live."
His younger brother, Liam Hemsworth, was considered for the role of Thor before Chris got the part.
Chris was initially considered for the role of Gambit in the "X-Men" films but declined due to scheduling conflicts.
After facing early career struggles, Chris considered quitting acting before landing the role of Thor.
Chris was an avid surfer and competed in surfing competitions during his youth.
Chris has a strong connection to India and has visited multiple times, even getting a tattoo of the "Om" symbol.
Chris assisted in rescuing a lost hiker in Canada using his real-life hero skills.
In "Thor: The Dark World," a double was used for some scenes because Chris's height made him too tall for certain frames.
Despite playing Thor, his favorite superhero from childhood was actually Spider-Man.