9 things you probably didn't know about Liam Hemsworth

Olivia SinghJan 13, 2021, 22:22 IST

Liam Hemsworth was born on January 13, 1990.Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Liam Hemsworth rose to fame with roles in "The Last Song" and "The Hunger Games," but there are some things fans might not know about the Australian actor.
Growing up, he had a crush on "Charmed" star Alyssa Milano.
The movie that makes Hemsworth cry is "Titanic," because he knows that Leonardo DiCaprio's character dies.

Liam Hemsworth's breakout role happened in 2010 when he starred alongside now-ex-wife Miley Cyrus in the movie "The Last Song." Shortly after, he starred in the wildly popular dystopian franchise called "The Hunger Games" with Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. And by the time the final movie hit theaters in 2015, Hemsworth had already become a household name in Hollywood.

Even though Hemsworth has shared details about himself (and his famous family) over the years, there are some facts that people might not be aware of.

Here are nine things you probably didn't know about him.

His pre-fame jobs included working at a bakery in Melbourne and at a bowling alley.

Liam Hemsworth guest-starred on the show "Workaholics." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Hemsworth's brothers, Chris and Luke, used to call him "Diplodocus," which he says is a large slow-moving dinosaur.

Liam Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth, and Luke Hemsworth are all actors. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

When he was 10 years old, his favorite show was "Charmed" and he had a crush on Alyssa Milano.

"Charmed" lasted for eight seasons. The WB

Hemsworth's mom was a school teacher and taught him sex education when he was in high school.

Liam Hemsworrth landed his first role in 2007. Robin Marchant/GettyImages

He went vegan while training for the movie "Independence Day: Resurgence" and was inspired by "Hunger Games" costar Woody Harrelson.

Woody Harrelson played Haymitch in "The Hunger Games" movies. Murray Close/Lionsgate

He surfed competitively until he was 18 years old.

Liam Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyImages

Liam and Chris used to fight all the time growing up, and one time Liam threw a knife at his older brother.

Liam Hemsworth starred in "The Expendables 2." Kevin Winter/Getty Images

The movie that makes him cry is "Titanic," because he knows that Leonardo DiCaprio's character dies.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet starred in "Titanic." Paramount Pictures

Liam actually made it further in the auditions for Thor than Chris.

Chris Hemsworth as Thor. via Marvel Studios

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