Hemsworth Brothers: Number, Ages & Forgotten Brother

You probably know Chris Hemsworth as the god of thunder, and Liam as the face of The Hunger Games. But did you know there’s a third Hemsworth brother? Luke Hemsworth is the eldest of the trio, and his career has taken a quieter path. This article sorts out the facts about all three brothers and answers the question fans keep asking: who is the forgotten one?

Number of Hemsworth brothers: 3 ·
Oldest: Luke Hemsworth (born 5 November 1980) ·
Middle: Chris Hemsworth (born 11 August 1983) ·
Youngest: Liam Hemsworth (born 13 January 1990)

Three brothers, one family trade: all three Hemsworths became actors, but only two reached global superstardom. Here are the key facts.

How many Hemsworth brothers are there?

The three Hemsworth brothers

There are exactly three Hemsworth brothers: Luke, Chris, and Liam. They are all biological sons of Leon Hemsworth and Leonie van Os (People (entertainment magazine)). No fourth brother exists, and no half-brothers or adopted siblings have ever been reported in reliable sources.

Luke, Chris, and Liam

Luke Hemsworth, born 5 November 1980, is the eldest. Chris Hemsworth was born 11 August 1983, making him the middle brother. Liam Hemsworth, born 13 January 1990, is the youngest (Now To Love (Australian lifestyle magazine)).

Is there a fourth Hemsworth brother?

Rumors and myths

No, there are only three Hemsworth brothers. The misconception that a fourth brother exists may arise from unverified online claims or confusion with extended family members. There are no half-brothers or adopted siblings known in any credible source (People).

Why some fans ask about a fourth brother

Some social media posts have speculated about a “fourth Hemsworth brother,” but these are not based on fact. The Hemsworth family is well-documented by Australian media and entertainment outlets, and all public records confirm the trio.

Who is the forgotten Hemsworth brother?

Luke Hemsworth’s career

Luke Hemsworth is the oldest brother but far less internationally known than Chris and Liam. He has acted in Australian TV series and films, notably appearing in Westworld as Ashley Stubbs (South China Morning Post (news outlet)). He also had a role as Thor in the 2011 Marvel film Thor — but that part was actually played by his brother Chris; Luke played a brief role as a different character.

Why Luke is less famous than Chris and Liam

Chris Hemsworth’s global fame as Thor and Liam Hemsworth’s success in The Hunger Games and The Witcher have overshadowed Luke’s more modest career. A 2016 profile in the New York Daily News explicitly called Luke the “clear bronze medalist” and noted that people often forget he exists until reminded (New York Daily News (tabloid newspaper)).

Do the Hemsworth brothers have the same dad?

Parentage of the Hemsworth brothers

Yes, all three brothers share the same father, Leon Hemsworth, and the same mother, Leonie van Os. The parents are still married (People).

Family background

The Hemsworth family is Australian. Leon Hemsworth worked as a social-services counselor, and Leonie van Os was a teacher. The family lived in Melbourne during the brothers’ childhood (Now To Love).

Who is the wealthiest Hemsworth brother?

Net worth comparison

Chris Hemsworth is the wealthiest, with an estimated net worth of $150 million (SCMP). Liam Hemsworth’s net worth is estimated around $40 million, and Luke Hemsworth’s net worth is lower, estimated at $4 million (People).

Chris Hemsworth’s financial success

Chris’s earnings come primarily from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he played Thor in multiple films, as well as endorsements and production deals. He is the only brother with a net worth in the nine-figure range.

Liam and Luke Hemsworth’s earnings

Liam’s net worth is boosted by his roles in major franchises, while Luke’s earnings come from television work and smaller film roles. The gap is substantial but reflects the difference in global exposure.

Three brothers, three net worth tiers: Chris leads with $150M, Liam at $40M, and Luke at $4M. The pattern is clear – fame in blockbuster franchises is the primary driver of wealth.

What are the Hemsworth brothers known for in their careers?

Chris Hemsworth’s major roles

Chris is best known for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a role he has portrayed since 2011 (SCMP). He also starred in The Avengers series, Extraction, and Rush.

Liam Hemsworth’s filmography

Liam is known for The Hunger Games series as Gale Hawthorne, and for The Last Song and Independence Day: Resurgence. He currently stars in the Netflix series The Witcher as Geralt of Rivia (People).

Luke Hemsworth’s acting credits

Luke appeared in Westworld (HBO) as Ashley Stubbs, and in Australian soap Neighbours as Nathan Tyson. He also had roles in Australian films such as Anomaly and The Reckoning (Hello! Magazine (celebrity news outlet)).

For fans of the Hemsworth family, the takeaway is straightforward: there are three brothers, all actors, and the so-called “forgotten brother” label sticks to Luke not because of a lack of talent, but because of the sheer scale of his younger brothers’ fame. The Chris Hemsworth and Liam Hemsworth stories dominate the headlines, but the full picture includes Luke’s steady career in Australian television and Hollywood supporting roles. Luke remains the brother whose career path reveals the starkest consequence of fame in blockbuster franchises.