Star Trek (2009)

Chris Hemsworth’s Hollywood debut may have been brief – but it was unforgettable.

In J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot, Hemsworth played George Kirk, father of James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), who sacrifices himself to save his crew in the film’s opening.

Abrams later said: “That scene made everyone stop and ask, ‘Who is this guy?’ He brought so much heart in five minutes.”