Best Known For:The film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Breakthrough:Breakout role as John Thornton in the BBC television adaptation of North & South in 2004
10 Quick Facts About Richard Armitage
- Full Name: Richard Armitage
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
- Current Role: Actor
- Place of Birth: Leicester
- Birth Year: 1971
- Marital Status: Single
- Net Worth: $150,000-$10,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $35,000-$450,000 (Estimated range)
Richard Armitage Age
Richard Armitage is about 55 years old as of 2026. Richard Armitage was born in 1971.
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Richard Armitage Height
Richard Armitage stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.
Education
He attended London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, where he earned a Diploma in Acting.
- London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
- Qualification: Diploma
- Field of Study: Acting
Rise to Fame
Richard Armitage rose to prominence for his role in the film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, North & South, and The Stranger.
Television
- TV Show: North & South (John Thornton, 2004)
- TV Show: The Stranger (Adam Price, 2020)
Film
- Film: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Thorin Oakenshield, 2012)
Richard Armitage Family & Relationships
Richard Armitage is single. He has 1 sibling, Chris Armitage.
- Father: John Armitage
- Mother: Margaret Armitage
- Siblings:
- Chris Armitage
Personal Information
- Full Name: Richard Armitage
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1971
- Place of Birth: Leicester
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Blue
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Armitage
- Mother: Margaret Armitage
- Siblings: Chris Armitage
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $35,000–$450,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $150,000–$10,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
