Richard Crispin Armitage is an English actor who has starred in a lot of movies and shows. He got a lot of attention in the UK when he played John Thornton in the British TV show North & South (2004). It was because of his role as Thorin Oakenshield, a dwarf king and leader, that he became famous around the world.
About Net worth :
Richard Armitage has a net worth of $13 million. For his roles on North & South and Spooks, he is probably best known. When the movie version of The Hobbit was made, he was also called Thorin Oakenshield.
Is Richard Armitage a homosexual?
Armitage’s fame skyrocketed after his portrayal of his character in The Hobbit trilogy. Richard won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in June 2015.
His off-screen relationship with co-star Lee Pace, however, sparked rumors that they were dating. The two frequently attended events together, adding to the rumors about them.
Despite the fact that their off-screen relationship sparked sexuality rumors, neither of them said anything about it.
Girlfriend’s Failed Relationship
Afterward, Richard broke the rumor that he was gay. He got engaged to his girlfriend turned fiancée, Samantha Colley. Richard played John Proctor in the movie The Crucible, and Samantha played Abigail Williams, who was killed in the movie.
Before they got married, the couple started dating in June 2016. They had been on screen together for a long time.
It didn’t last long, and the couple broke up at some point. After a few years together, Samantha got married and has moved on from Richard.
In the past, Richard had a relationship with an English actress named Annabel Capper.
Biographical Sketch
They were not in show business when he was born in Huncote on August 22, 1971. His father was an engineer, and his mother was a secretary. He is 6 feet, 2 inches tall.
As a movie actor, Richard has starred in Alice Through the Looking Glass, Berlin Station, and Brain on Fire, among other movies.
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This is not all: He also played the role of James Sullivan in the Korean film, Space Sweepers.
He is also the voice actor for Castlevania character Trevor Belmont, who is on Netflix.
Quick Information
- Date of Birth=1971-08-22
- Age=49 Years 9 Month(s)
- Nationality=British
- Birth Place=Leicester, England
- Profession=Actor
- Birth Name=Richard Crispin Armitage
- Nick Name=Ra, Rca
- Zodiac Sign=Leo
- Religion=Christianity
- Ethnicity/Race=White
- Father=John Armitage
- Mother=Margaret Armitage
- Brother/s=Chris Armitage
- Children/Kids=Not Yet
- Relationship Status=Single
- Ex-Girlfriend=Samantha Colley (2014- 2017), Annabel Capper (2013)
- Net Worth=$2 Million
- Awards=Newcastle International Film Festival (2018), Saturn Awards (2016 & 2015), Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2016)
- Nominees=Audie Awards (2016), Critics’ Choice Awards (2016), Olivier Awards (2015)
- Career=1988–present
- High School=Pattison College
- College=London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
- Height/ How Tall?=6′ 2½” (1.89 m)
- Weight=93 kg (205 lbs)
- Hair Color=Dark Brown
- Eye Color=Blue
- Twitter=twitter
- Instagram=Instagram
- Rumors=Daniela Denby-Ashe (2004-2007)
