Liam Hemsworth is an Australian actor. He played the roles of Josh Taylor in the soap opera Neighbours and Marcus in the children’s television series The Elephant Princess. In American films, Hemsworth starred as Will Blakelee in The Last Song, as Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games film series and as Jake Morrison in Independence Day: Resurgence.
Birth Name
Liam Hemsworth
Nickname
Liam
Profession
Actor
Nationality
Australian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Liam Hemsworth was born on January 13, 1990, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Age
He’s currently 29 years old.
Residence
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Ethnicity
White
His ancestry is English, Irish, Scottish, Dutch and German.
Religion
Anglican / Episcopalian
Education
He attended Lion High School for his schooling.
Family Details
- Father – Craig Hemsworth (Social Service Counselor)
- Mother – Leonie Hemsworth (English Teacher)
- Siblings – Chris Hemsworth (Older Brother) (Actor), Luke Hemsworth (Older Brother) (Actor)
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Liam Hemsworth has dated –
- Miley Cyrus (2009-2013; 2016-Present) – Miley and Liam dated from June 2009 until September 2013. They ended their relationship in August 2010. But, they reconciled later. She announced her engagement with Liam in June 2012. Her engagement ring was a 3.5-carat handmade cushion-cut diamond, designed by Neil Lane and it was priced around $250,000. They finally separated in September 2013 as it was revealed that Liam cheated on Miley when he was seen with January Jones. Liam and Miley started dating again in January 2016 and reportedly engaged for the second time. They allegedly got married in December 2016. They tied the knot on December 23, 2018, in Franklin, Tennessee.
- January Jones (2013) – Liam had a fling with American actress, January Jones in August 2013.
- Eiza González (2013) – After separating from Miley Cyrus in September, Liam started his dating relationship with Mexican singer and actress, Eiza in the same month. They both met for the first time during a Las Vegas party. Moreover, both of them were born in January 1990 (with Liam, born a couple of days earlier than her). Liam and Eiza broke soon in November 2013.
- Nina Dobrev (2014) – In February 2014, Liam and Bulgaria born Canadian actress Nina Dobrev were RUMORed to have had a fling with each other. They were seen in a bar on February 7 and spent their time together with a couple of other friends.
- Maika Monroe (2015) – He briefly dated his Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) co-star Maika Monroe in July 2015.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 6 feet 3 inches
- In centimeters – 191 cm
- In meters – 1.91 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 89 kg
- In Pounds – 196 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 46-16-33
- Chest – 46 inches
- Biceps –16 inches
- Waist – 33 inches
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Blond
Shoe Size
He wears a size 12 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
His role of Josh Taylor in the soap opera Neighbours and as “Marcus” on the children’s television series The Elephant Princess. His part in The Hunger Games film series established himself as a versatile actor in the entertainment industry. This was the most successful work in his acting career so far.
Film Debut
Liam Hemsworth earned his first acting role with the 2009 American-British science fiction disaster film Knowing, in which he played the role of Spencer.
Television Debut
Australian television soap opera Home and Away. He appeared in just 1 episode as a cameo role in 2007.
Brand Endorsements
Liam has appeared in a TV commercial for Bench Clothing.
Awards & Nominations
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | The Last Song | Young Hollywood Breakthrough of the Year | Won |
Nickelodeon Australian Kids’ Choice Awards Favorite Kiss | Won | ||
Teen Choice Awards Male Breakout | Won | ||
Teen Choice Awards Best Liplock with Miley Cyrus | Nominated | ||
Teen Choice Award for Best Movie Drama | Nominated | ||
Teen Choice Awards Best Movie Chemistry | Nominated | ||
2012 | The Hunger Games | Teen Choice Scene Stealer: Male | Nominated |
People’s Choice Awards Chemistry | Won | ||
MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | ||
MTV Movie Award for Best Cast | Nominated | ||
Teen Choice Award for Choice Hottie-Male | Nominated | ||
2014 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Teen Choice Award for Actor Sci-Fi/Fantasy | Nominated |
2015 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 | Teen Choice Award for Actor Sci-Fi/Fantasy | Nominated |
2017 | Independence Day: Resurgence | People’s Choice Awards: Favorite Action Movie Actor | Nominated |
Liam Hemsworth Favorites
- Favorite Actors – Leonardo DiCaprio, Heath Ledger, Paul Newman
- Favorite Movies – A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006), The Goonies (1985), The Departed (2006), Step Brothers (2008), James Dean (2001)
- Favorite Color – Light Blue
Liam Hemsworth Net worth
Liam’s net worth stands at $16 million dollars as of 2019. He lives in Malibu.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Liam Hemsworth
- Instagram – liamhemsworth
- Twitter – Liam Hemsworth
Some Lesser Known Facts About Liam Hemsworth
- Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are his good friends.
- He and his brother Chris were both auditioned for the title role in Thor, but they got rejected initially. However, after the second attempt, the role ultimately went to his brother, Chris Hemsworth.
- Hemsworth is the ambassador of the Australian Childhood Foundation.
- In September 2009, Hemsworth appeared at a dinner event to promote Foxtel, an Australian pay television company.
- In March 2010, Details magazine selected Hemsworth as one of their predictions for “The Next Generation of Hollywood’s Leading Men”.
- In 2012, he won the Teen Choice Award for “Male Breakout Star” and the “Young Hollywood Breakthrough of the Year” award. Along with Miley Cyrus, he also won the “Fave Kiss” award in the Nickelodeon Australian Kids’ Choice Awards.
- Liam was ranked at #3 on Glamour’s “Sexiest Man” list in 2013, ahead of his older brother Chris Hemsworth who ranked in at number 7.
- In 2013, Hemsworth appeared in Empire State, with Emma Roberts and Paranoia, co-starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Amber Heard.
- Hemsworth is vegan and was named PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2016.
- In 2016, Liam became the first celebrity face of “Diesel Only The Brave” fragrance.
- In November 2018, Liam (along with Miley Cyrus) donated $500,000 to The Malibu Foundation after the destruction which had happened during the 2018 California wildfires. Liam and Miley had also lost their common home in the wildfire.
- In 2019, he played a fantasy version of a romantic comedy leading man in the film Isn’t It Romantic.