Hafþór Júlíus 'Thor' Björnsson's boxing retirement, career record, career earnings, age, net worth

Hafþór Júlíus 'Thor' Björnsson's boxing retirement, career record, career earnings, age, net worth

Claudia Kogi
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM

Hafþór Björnsson, famously dubbed The Mountain, is an Icelandic professional strongman, actor, and former basketball player. At the World's Strongest Viking competition in Norway on 31 January 2015, he broke a 1,000-year-old record set by Orm Storolfsson by carrying 33 feet long 650 kg, 1,430 pounds plank for five steps.

Thor Bjornsson's career record
Icelandic actor poses during a promotional event for motor oil company in Istanbul, Turkey on 13 October 2016. Photo: Veli Gurgah
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Hafthor has also spent five seasons as Gregor the Mountain Clegane in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Thanks to his diversity, he is a renowned personality who has amassed significant fan bases across social media platforms.

Profile summary

Full name

Hafþór Júlíus 'Thor' Björnsson

Place of birth

Reykjavík, Iceland

Date of birth

26 November 1988

Age

33 years of age as of October 2022

Nationality

Icelandic

Ethnicity

White

Zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Parents

Bjorn Thor Reynisson & Ragnheidur Margret Juliusdottir

Siblings

Hafdís Lind Björnsdóttir

Wife

Kelsey Henson

Height

6 feet 9 inches or 206 centimetres

Weight

322 pounds or 146 kilograms

Religion

Christianity

Profession

Former strongman, boxer, actor

Net worth

$2 million

Social media presence

Instagram, YouTube, Twitter

Hafþór Júlíus 'Thor' Björnsson's biography

The 6'9" professional was born and raised in Reykjavík, Iceland, to Bjorn Thor Reynisson and Ragnheidur Margret Juliusdottir, alongside his brother, Hafdís Lind Bjornsdottir.

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Thor Bjornsson boxing retirement
Game of Throne's actor posing during a promotional event of a soda water device manufacturer in Hamburg, Germany, on 11 April 2016. Photo: Lukas Schulze
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Hafþór Júlíus 'Thor' Björnsson's age

The professional boxer was born on 26 November 1988. Therefore, as of October 2022, he is 33 years old. According to astrology, his sign is Sagittarius.

Hafþór Júlíus 'Thor' Björnsson's height

Iceland's strongman has maintained an athletic and well-built physique. His height is 6 feet 9 inches or 206 centimetres, and his weight is 322 pounds or 146 kilograms. He has dark brown hair and eyes.

Does Hafþór Júlíus 'Thor' Björnssonn have a wife?

The professional actor is married to Kelsey Henson, a fitness model. He has a daughter, Theresa Lif, with his former girlfriend, Thelma Bjork. Before settling with Kelsey, he had been involved with Andrea Sif but eventually called it quits in early 2017. Afterwards, he publicly announced his marriage to the fitness model Kelsey Henson in October 2018.

Hafþór Júlíus 'Thor' Björnsson's career earnings

Thor is a multi-talented individual who has achieved fame as an actor, former World's Strongest Man, and most recently, as a professional boxer. It is hardly unexpected that he has amassed substantial wealth.

On YouTube, Hafthor Bjornsson earns about $119k every month. The bulk of his additional income comes from his work in television and movies, such as Game of Thrones. In addition, he received a cool $75,000 when he was named the World's Ultimate Strongman in 2018.

Hafþór Júlíus 'Thor' Björnsson's net worth

Bjornsson has one of the most recognizable faces in the world, and his popularity comes with a sizable money account. According to various sources, he is estimated to be worth $2 million as of 2022.

'Thor' Björnsson's career record

Bjornsson still competes in the World's Strongest Man competition. In 2011 and 2012, he was named Iceland's strongest man, and in 2012, 2013, and 2014, he finished in the top three in the World's Strongest Man competition.

Thor Bjornsson's age
Icelandic actor poses during a promotional event for motor oil company in Istanbul, Turkey on 13 October 2016. Photo: Veli Gurgah
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At the annual World's Strongest Viking competitions in Norway in 2015, he shattered a famous weightlifting record that had stood for 1,000 years by carrying a 32-foot (9.7 m) 1,433 pounds (650 kg) wood for five steps.

'Thor' Björnsson's boxing retirement

On 18 October 2022, the professional declared his retirement from boxing after defeating competitor Eddie Hall amid rumours that he was in discussions with Tyson Fury. The former strongman announced that he officially would retire his gloves on his YouTube channel. Additionally, he admitted that despite his training efforts, he never truly loved the game.

What is next for 'Thor' Björnsson? He has succeeded in all his endeavours, including acting, strongman, boxing, and businesses. To the surprise of his supporters worldwide, he has now decided to return to his origins and intends to compete in strongman once more.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.