Richard Armitage is an English actor born on August 22, 1971 in Huncote, England. He is best known for his role as Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 2012, but prior to this he was known for his role as John Thorton in North & South.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $13 million (2024)
About
English actor who was introduced to international audiences as Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 2012. Prior to this role, he was known for playing John Thorton on North & South.
Before Fame
He played the cello and flute in school orchestras as a teen. After graduating from Brockington College in Enderby, he attended Pattison College and studied acting.
Trivia
He had his breakout television role as Guy of Gisborne on the UK's Robin Hood.
Family Life
He has an older brother named Chris. His mother Margaret was a secretary and his father John was an Engineer.
Associated With
He had a supporting role opposite Chris Evans in the 2011 hit action film Captain America: The First Avenger.
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