Liam Hemsworth

About

Liam Hemsworth is an Australian actor born on January 13, 1990, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is best known for his role as Gale Hawthorne in "The Hunger Games" film series which catapulted him to international fame. Hemsworth started his acting career on Australian television shows, including playing the character Josh Taylor on the soap opera "Neighbours". He made his Hollywood debut in the film "The Last Song" (2010), opposite future wife (now ex) Miley Cyrus. Liam is the younger brother of actors Chris and Luke Hemsworth, making up one of the most successful acting trios from the same family in Hollywood.

Associated With

Liam Hemsworth, an Australian actor, has several associations in the entertainment industry due to his professional collaborations and personal relationships. In film, he is known for roles in the Hunger Games franchise where he starred alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. Also, his on-screen romances include Miley Cyrus in "The Last Song," which transitioned into an on-and-off relationship off-screen lasting around a decade and leading to a brief marriage. Additionally, he starred with Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg in the film "Zombieland: Double Tap," and in "Paranoia" he worked with Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford. Hemsworth was also part of the ensemble cast of "The Expendables 2" which included big names like Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone.

Career Highlights

• 2007: Liam Hemsworth began his acting career by debuting in the popular Australian TV series "Home and Away."
• 2008: He starred in the Australian children's television series "The Elephant Princess."
• 2009: He moved to the United States and began his Hollywood career by landing a role in "Knowing."
• 2010: He bagged a prominent role in the movie "The Last Song," where he also met his future wife, Miley Cyrus.
• 2012: Hemsworth's breakthrough role came in when he got cast as Gale Hawthorne in "The Hunger Games" series. The first film was released in this year.
• 2013: He starred in the sequel "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," which became a major commercial success.
• 2014: He received a nomination for Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy at the Teen Choice Awards for his performance in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
• 2015: He reprised his role as Gale Hawthorne in the last two "The Hunger Games" films – "Mockingjay Part 1" and "Mockingjay Part 2."
• 2016: Hemsworth starred in the film "Independence Day: Resurgence."
• 2019: He won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Drama for his performance in "Isn't it Romantic."
• 2020: Hemsworth began starring in the action-thriller series "Most Dangerous Game" for which he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding ActorA performer who portrays a character in a film, television show, theater, or other dramatic producti... in a Short Form ComedyA genre intended to amuse and provoke laughter, featuring humorous characters and situations. It exi... or DramaA genre that focuses on character development and an emotional narrative, often exploring complex re... Series.
• 2021: He is currently shooting for the action-thriller film "Interceptor."

Notable Awards

• Liam Hemsworth has won several awards in his acting career. Here are a few notable ones:
• Young Hollywood Breakthrough of the Year Award in 2010.
• Peoples Choice Award for Favorite Movie Male Scene Stealer in 2012 for his role in "Hunger Games".
• Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Choice Movie: Liplock in 2012 for "Hunger Games".
• Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Male Buttkicker in 2013 for his role in "Hunger Games: Catching Fire".
• CinemaCon Award for Male Star of Tomorrow in 2015.
• It's important to note that while he has been nominated for a variety of other awards, these are the ones he officially won.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Liam Hemsworth Movie/TV Show?

The most popular movie featuring Liam Hemsworth is arguably "The Hunger Games" series, where he played the role of Gale Hawthorne. This dystopian film saga based on the book series by Suzanne Collins gained immense worldwide acclaim and catapulted Hemsworth, along with his co-stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, to global stardom. The series includes four films: "The Hunger Games" (2012), "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" (2013), "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1" (2014), and "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2" (2015). These movies not only performed exceedingly well at the box office but also earned positive reviews from critics and audiences for their thematic depth and standout performances.

How Did Liam Hemsworth Get Famous?

Liam Hemsworth, an Australian actor, gained international fame primarily due to his role in the highly popular "Hunger Games" series, where he played the character of Gale Hawthorne. Before this breakout role, he had already begun to make a name for himself in the Australian entertainment industry, particularly with roles in TV shows like "Neighbours" and "The Elephant Princess." Yet, it was his subsequent involvement in the "Hunger Games" franchise, along with his high-profile relationship with popA genre of popular music that originates in its modern form in the mid-1950s, characterized by a rhy... star Miley Cyrus, that truly launched his career in Hollywood and propelled him to global stardom.