Liam Hemsworth
An Australian actor who stepped out of his brothers' shadows to find global fame as the steadfast Gale Hawthorne in *The Hunger Games*.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Australian actor·Birthday: January 13·Millennials
Biography
Liam Hemsworth, the youngest of the three acting Hemsworth brothers, left his home in Melbourne as a teenager to chase roles in Sydney. His early work on Australian soaps like *Neighbours* provided a training ground, but his life pivoted with a trip to Los Angeles and a starring role opposite Miley Cyrus in *The Last Song*. That film not only launched his Hollywood career but also sparked a high-profile, on-again-off-again relationship. While often framed in the context of his famous siblings, Liam carved his own identity as Gale Hawthorne, the brooding hunter from District 12 in the blockbuster *Hunger Games* franchise. The role made him a face recognized worldwide. Post-Gale, he has navigated a mix of action films and thrillers, building a filmography that showcases his physical presence and a reserved, everyman charisma that distinguishes him in a crowded field.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Liam was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Liam Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Liam's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Gale Hawthorne across all four films of the massively successful *The Hunger Games* franchise.
- Landed his breakthrough Hollywood leading role opposite Miley Cyrus in the 2010 film *The Last Song*.
- Starred as a series regular in the Australian children's TV show *The Elephant Princess* early in his career.
Did You Know?
He is a certified personal trainer and has a black belt in Goju-Ryu karate.
He and his brothers Chris and Luke all auditioned for the role of Thor, which ultimately went to Chris.
He worked as a builder's laborer and in a skate shop before finding success in acting.
He became an Australian citizen in 2015 after being born with New Zealand citizenship.
“I think the biggest challenge is to try and not let it change you as a person, to stay grounded and stay who you are.”
