Richard Armitage Biography
Richard Armitage is an English actor who was born on August 22, 1971, in Huncote, the United Kingdom as Richard Crispin Armitage. Richard received recognition in the UK with his first leading role as John Thornton in the British television program North & South (2004).
Richard’s role as dwarf prince and leader Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson’s film trilogy adaptation of The Hobbit brought him international recognition. Other notable roles include John Proctor in Yaël Farber’s stage production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, Francis Dolarhyde in the American TV series Hannibal, Lucas North in the British TV drama Spooks, John Porter in the British TV drama Strike Back, Daniel Miller in the EPIX spy series Berlin Station as well as Guy of Gisborne in the British TV drama Robin Hood.
Richard voiced Trevor Belmont in the Netflix adaptation of Castlevania. In 2020, Richard played the lead role in the Netflix miniseries The Stranger. After graduating from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), he initially sought theatre work and was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). Richard turned to film and television roles when he noticed that leading stage roles went to actors with name recognition who could bring in patrons to fill venues.
After twelve years away and having earned that name recognition, Richard returned to the stage in 2014 taking his first leading role in a major production. Richard played John Proctor in the successful and critically acclaimed production of The Crucible at The Old Vic, as well as earned an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor.
One of his trademarks is his baritone voice, which Richard has employed as a voice actor since 2006. While working on the TV series Robin Hood, Richard was asked to record audiobooks for the first season of that series. Richard has recorded several audiobooks and has worked as a narrator on TV and radio shows and adverts.
10 Quick Facts About Richard Armitage
Richard Armitage Age
Richard is 49 years old as of 2020, he was born on August 22, 1971, in Huncote, the United Kingdom as Richard Crispin Armitage. He celebrates his birthday on August 22, every year.
Richard Armitage Height
Richard stands at a height of 6 feet 2½ inches (1.89 m) tall and she has a weight of 93 kgs (204.6 lbs).
Richard Armitage Education
Richard enrolled at Huncote Community Primary School in Huncote, Blaby District, Leicestershire as well as began secondary school at the local comprehensive school, Brockington College in Enderby.
Richard Armitage Parents
Richard was born and raised by his parents in Leicester, England, he is the younger son of Margaret, a secretary, and John Armitage, an engineer. He has an older brother named Chris.
Richard Armitage Wife
Richard is currently not married or in a romantic relationship with anyone. However, in the year 2014, Richard met his girlfriend Samantha Colley on the set of the theater play The Crucible.
Richard Armitage Net Worth
Richard has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, Richard has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
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Richard Armitage Wiki
- Full Names: Richard Crispin Armitage.
- Popular As: Actor
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor
- Nationality: British
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Richard Armitage Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 49 years old as of 2020
- Zodiac Sign: To be updated
- Date of Birth: August 22, 1971
- Place of Birth: Huncote, the United Kingdom
- Birthday: August 22, every year
Richard Armitage Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2½ inches (1.89 m) tall
- Weight: 93 kgs (204.6 lbs).
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Richard Armitage Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): John Armitage
- Mother: Margaret
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Chris
- Marital Status: Single
- Wife/Spouse: Not Available.
- Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: To be updated
Richard Armitage Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $2 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actor
Richard Armitage House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Richard Armitage Movies and TV shows
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 2012
- North and South 2004
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of 2013
- Robin Hood 2006 – 2009
- The Stranger Since 2020
- Captain America: The First Avenger 2011
- Berlin Station 2016 – 2019
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 2014
- Space Sweepers 2021
- Ocean’s 8 2018
- Spooks 2002 – 2011
- Castlevania Since 2017
- Into the Storm 2014
- Hannibal 2013 – 2015
- The Lodge 2019
- Strike Back 2010 – 2020
- Brain on Fire 2016
- Pilgrimage 2017
- Alice Through the Looking Glass 2016
- The Crucible 2014
- My Zoe 2019
- Sparkhouse 2002
- Inspector George Gently 2007 – 2017
- Sleepwalker 2017
- Stay Close The Impressionists Since 2006
- Ultimate Force 2002 – 2008
- Between The Sheets 2003
- Moving On Since 2009
- Frozen 2005
- Urban & the Shed Crew 2015
- Ordeal by Innocence 2007
- Miss Marie Lloyd – Queen of The Music Hall Agatha Christie’s Marple 2004 – 2013
- Strike Back: Project Dawn The Golden Hour 2005
- Cleopatra 1999
- Der Hobbit
- This Year’s Love 1999
- Macbeth 2001
- Malice Aforethought 2005
- CBeebies Bedtime Story
- Staged
- Arden’s Wake 2017
- ShakespeaRe-Told: Macbeth
- Lost Land of the Tiger 2010
- Sąmyšis galvoje
- National Geographic: Road to War: Iraq 2007
- Inspector Lynley: Und vergib uns unsere Schuld
- Elisabeth Gaskells North & South
- A Cabana
Richard Armitage Nominations
- 2016 – Hannibal – Critics’ Choice Awards – Best Guest Actor/Actress in a Drama Series
- 2016 – Classic Love Poems – Audie Awards – Best Male Narrator
- 2015 – The Crucible – What’s On Stage Awards – Best Actor in a Play
- 2015 – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – SFX Awards – Best Actor
- 2015 – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – Empire Awards – Best Actor
- 2015 – Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel – Audie Awards – Best Solo Narration – Male
- 2015 – The Crucible – Olivier Awards – Best Actor
- 2014 – The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Empire Awards – Best Supporting Actor
- 2013 – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – SFX Awards – Best Actor
- 2011 – Venetia – Audie Awards – Best Audiobook Adaptation
- 2009 – Spooks – Golden Nymph Awards – Outstanding Actor – Drama Series
- 2009 – Spooks – TV Quick Awards – Best Actor
Richard Armitage Audiobooks
- The Monster Collection
- Venetia
- The Convenient Marriage
- Sylvester
- David Copperfield
- The Turn of the Screw
- Romeo and Juliet: A Novel
- Classic Love Poems
- Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
- The Chimes
Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Armitage
Who is Richard Armitage?
Richard is an English actor
How old is Richard Armitage?
Richard is 49 years old as of 2020, he was born on August 22, 1971, in Huncote, the United Kingdom as Richard Crispin Armitage.
How tall is Richard Armitage?
Richard stands at a height of 6 feet 2½ inches (1.89 m) tall
Is Richard Armitage married?
Richard is currently not married or in a romantic relationship with anyone.
How much is Richard Armitage worth?
Richard has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2021.
How much does Richard Armitage make?
Richard has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars
Where does Richard live?
Richard lives in New York, though not all the time and New Yorkers can count him among those who reject the notion that we are anything less than friendly.
Is Richard dead or alive?
Richard is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Richard Now?
Richard is an English actor
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