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  1. 1988–present. Richard Crispin Armitage (/ ˈɑːmətɪdʒ /; born 22 August 1971) is an English actor and author. He received recognition in the UK with his first leading role as John Thornton in the British television programme North & South (2004). [ 1 ] His role as dwarf king and leader Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson 's film trilogy ...

  2. Richard Armitage. Actor: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Richard Crispin Armitage was born and raised in Leicester, England, to Margaret (Hendey), a secretary, and John Armitage, an engineer. He attended Pattison College in Binley Road, Coventry, where he discovered his love for acting. He took part in many theatre productions all over the UK, from musical theatre (Cats) to classical ...

    • August 22, 1971
  3. Richard Armitage : Biography. Richard Armitage was born in Leicester on 22nd August 1971, the second son of Margaret, a secretary, and John, an engineer. He grew up in a village outside the city, and has described himself as a somewhat solitary child who developed a “vivid imagination” through his passionate enjoyment of reading.

  4. 99+ Photos. Richard Crispin Armitage was born and raised in Leicester, England, to Margaret (Hendey), a secretary, and John Armitage, an engineer. He attended Pattison College in Binley Road, Coventry, where he discovered his love for acting. He took part in many theatre productions all over the UK, from musical theatre (Cats) to classical ...

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  5. English stage, film, television and voice actor. Date of Birth: 22.08.1971 Country: Great Britain. Richard Armitage Biography Richard Crispin Armitage is an English actor known for his work in theater, film, television, and voice acting. He gained popularity in his role as John Thornton in the British TV series "North & South" and achieved ...

  6. Apr 28, 2024 · Where and when did Richard Armitage begin acting? Covered in prosthetics, Richard Armitage in The Hobbit Armitage, now 52, was born in Leicester, one of two sons.

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  8. Sep 24, 2024 · Early Career. Richard Armitage began his acting career in the late 1990s with appearances in various television series. His early roles were modest, but they laid the groundwork for future success. Some notable shows he appeared in include: Cold Feet (1999) Heartbreaker (2000) BBC's Robin Hood (2006-2009) as Guy of Gisbourne