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Richard Crispin Armitage Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on February 24, 2026: By Alex

Best Known For:The film The Hobbit
Breakthrough:Became an overnight sensation for his portrayal of John Thornton in the BBC adaptation of North & South in 2004

10 Quick Facts About Richard Crispin Armitage

  • Full Name: Richard Crispin Armitage
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The film The Hobbit
  • Date of Birth: August 22, 1971
  • Age: 54 years old
  • Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Popular As: Richard Armitage
  • Specialization: Actor
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Richard Crispin Armitage Age

Richard Crispin Armitage is 54 years old. He was born on August 22, 1971, and his zodiac sign is Leo.

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Richard Crispin Armitage Height

Richard Crispin Armitage stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.

Richard Crispin Armitage Weight

Richard Crispin Armitage weighs around 93 kilograms. This is approximately 205 lbs.

Education

He attended London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, where he studied Acting.

  • London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
    • Field of Study: Acting

Rise to Fame

Richard Crispin Armitage rose to prominence for his role in the film The Hobbit.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include North & South, The Hobbit, and Robin Hood.

Television

  • TV Show: North & South (John Thornton, 2004) — Breakthrough role
  • TV Show: Robin Hood (Guy of Gisborne, 2006-2009)

Film

  • Film: The Hobbit (Thorin Oakenshield, 2012-2014)

Awards & Achievements

  • Saturn Award — Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films — 2015 — Best Supporting Actor in a Film

Richard Crispin Armitage Family & Relationships

Richard Crispin Armitage is single. He has 1 sibling, Chris Armitage.

  • Father: John Armitage
  • Mother: Margaret Armitage
  • Siblings:
    • Chris Armitage

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Richard Crispin Armitage
  • Popular As: Richard Armitage
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: British
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: August 22, 1971
  • Age: 54
  • Birthday: August 22
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 2 in
  • Weight: 93 kg
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: John Armitage
  • Mother: Margaret Armitage
  • Siblings: Chris Armitage
  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • John Armitage (Parent • Father)
  • Margaret Armitage (Parent • Mother)
  • Chris Armitage (Sibling • Brother)

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/richardcarmitage
  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/RCArmitage

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