"The characters that I love from the book like Bard, I'm excited for them to come into play," he said. [December 2006], Shot the second series of Robin Hood, reprising his role as Guy of Gisbourne. Bio, Novio, Edad, Boyfriend, Novelas, Fotos, IG, Pattison College, Brockington College, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Eleanor of Lancaster, Isabel le Despenser, Countess of Arundel, Alice FitzAlan, Countess of Kent, Richard FitzAlan, 11th Earl of Arundel, John FitzAlan, 1st Baron Arundel, Joan Fitzalan, Countess of Hereford, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor, Empire Award for Best Supporting Actor, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series, WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Play, Empire Award for Best Actor. Richard Armitage in «Der Hobbit». In 1988, he earned his Equity Card with Nachtcircus in Budapest before returning to England to pursue a career in theatre. Speaking about how he stepped into the role, the actor said: "Rassilon is one of those defining spines of this lore. At the end of a job, you have to remind yourself who and what you are. "It was such a global success and three films came out over three years so it was a sustained period of visibility," Richard explained. Behind the scenes shooting The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Richard Armitage in «Der Hobbit». We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. A Tölgypajzsos Thorint alakító színész polcát, most egy, a forgatásról elhozott kard ékesíti, ami saját bevallása szerint igazán “vadállatiasan” mutat a szobában – számolt be a Digitalspy. Aside from acting, Armitage has also done voice work; he’s recorded 11 audio books including “The Lords of the North”, “The Convenient Marriage”, and “Venetia”. Noses and eyebrow hair aside, the role of Thorin is somewhat of a dream come true for Armitage, who had his eye on the film since inception. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it … Nominated for WhatsOnStage Best Actor in a Play Award - for his role in The Crucible. He was part of “The Hobbit” film trilogy adaptation as the dwarf prince Thorin Oakenshield. Bill Burr SNL: Comedian’s ‘offensive’ monologue causes uproa... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Richard Armitage (born August 22, 1971) is famous for being movie actor. In interviews, he refused to describe himself as a method actor; according to him it’s easy to believe you are the character rather than pretending to be it, so he takes the term “concentrating actor”. It's a whole new world of skill.”. During this time, he also became part of the film “Into the Storm”, and was cast in “Urban Grimshaw and the Shed Crew”. [March 2008], Completed filming the first episode of _"Inspector George Gently" (2007)_ qv. "Do people really think that about my nose? In a way, what I have tried to do with Rassilon is a little bit Tom Baker-esque.". Richard Armitage (born August 22, 1971) is famous for being movie actor. This has not stopped him from taking aqua aerobics classes to prepare for the role of Lee in Cold Feet, allowing himself to be water-boarded twice (In Spooks and Strike Back), swimming at least 50 laps a day to prepare for the role of Heinz Kruger in Captain America, and allowing himself to be submerged in a well for a considerable length of time while shooting an episode of Robin Hood. The actor is dating , his starsign is Leo and he is now 49 years of age. Nominated for an Olivier Best Actor Award for his role in The Crucible. Richard Crispin Armitage is an English film, television, theatre and voice actor. "I really want to see the elf kingdom - I've seen glimpses of it in terms of what they've built on the set, it looks amazing. But it was his role as dwarf prince and leader Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson’s film trilogy adaptation of The Hobbit that first brought him international recognition. He stayed there for three years and then returned to theatre in a production of “Macbeth”, and he also started taking small roles in film and television. They cost about $2000 each, you only stick them on once because they’re so delicate, and once the day is over you throw them in the bin. Other projects he’s been a part of include “The Crucible”, “Hannibal”, “Spooks” and “Robin Hood”. And Mirkwood, I can't wait to see what Mirkwood looks like, I think it's going to be psychedelic - there's definitely going to be something interesting Peter's going to do with that. Around this time, he appeared in other projects such as “Ordeal by Innocence” and “Spooks” in which he played Lucas North, remaining in the show until series nine. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. [July 2009], Filmed some scenes of Spooks Series 7 in Moscow. In "Gently Go Man" he played the character of Ricky, a Geordie biker. For his personal life, it is known that Richard is now engaged to Samantha Colley. But the real question for Armitage, who won legions of fans thanks to his roles as Lucas North on Spooks and John Thornton in North & South, is: Why cover up such a delightful nose in the first place? «Ich finde es sehr erfüllend», schwärmt er. He graduated with A Levels in Music and English, having also performed in various productions such as “Half a Sixpence”, “The Hobbit”, and “Showboat” at The Alex in Birmingham. At 17, joined a circus in Budapest for six weeks to get his Equity card. Continue to the next page to see Richard Armitage net worth, estimated salary and earnings. The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix traumatises viewers. Imagine telling Thorin, as he’s dying, that you’re pregnant with his child. On 22-8-1971 Richard Armitage (nickname: Richard) was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England. In 2015, he was cast in “Hannibal’ and appeared in six episodes, continuing to earn critical acclaim. Richard Armitage was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK on Sunday, August 22, 1971. All times AEDT (GMT +11). It took me around the globe and enabled me to work on other things.