Richard Armitage, 1971
Actors · August 22, 1971
Richard Armitage
★ HOW OLD IS RICHARD ARMITAGE?
Richard Armitage is 54 years old, born August 22, 1971 in United Kingdom · Leo.
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About
Richard Armitage traded Shakespeare for Middle-earth and became an international screen fixture through his baritone voice and brooding intensity. Born in England on 22 August 1971, the actor earned UK recognition playing John Thornton in North & South (2004) before Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy brought global attention. His signature roles—Francis Dolarhyde in Hannibal, John Porter in Strike Back, and a lead turn in Netflix's The Stranger (2020)—cement him as a character-actor mainstay. As a Leo, Armitage channels that sign's dramatic gravitas into every role.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Richard Armitage is an English actor and author born 22 August 1971. After training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), he spent early years with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) before pivoting to television and film. His breakthrough came as John Thornton in the British drama North & South (2004), but international stardom followed his casting as dwarf king Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy.
Armitage's filmography spans genre work: Francis Dolarhyde in the psychological thriller Hannibal, Lucas North in the spy drama Spooks, John Porter in the military action series Strike Back, Daniel Miller in the EPIX spy series Berlin Station, and Guy of Gisborne in the historical action series Robin Hood. In 2020, he anchored Netflix's miniseries The Stranger in its lead role. His return to theatre in 2014 saw him play John Proctor in Yaël Farber's production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible at The Old Vic, earning an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor.
Armitage's defining trademark is his baritone voice, deployed as a voice actor since 2006. He narrates audiobooks, television documentaries, and radio programs, and in 2022 entered video-game voice work, voicing the Daemon Prince Be'lakor in Total War: Warhammer III. He also voiced Trevor Belmont in Netflix's Castlevania adaptation. As a writer, Armitage published his debut crime thriller Geneva via Audible and in print through Faber in October 2023, followed by The Cut in August 2025. Born under the Leo zodiac sign, his Life Path number 3 reflects creative expression and communication—traits evident in his extensive voice and narrative work.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Armitage graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), seeking theatre work early in his career. He eventually left stage roles after noticing that leading parts went to actors with established name recognition who could draw audiences. This strategic shift to television and film, pursued over twelve years, built the recognition that would later allow his 2014 return to major theatre productions.
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Trivia
- His baritone voice has been his professional signature since 2006, deployed across audiobooks, documentaries, radio, and video games—including the Daemon Prince Be'lakor in Total War: Warhammer III (2022).
- Armitage earned an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor for his 2014 performance as John Proctor in Arthur Miller's The Crucible at The Old Vic.
- He launched a writing career as an author, publishing the crime thriller Geneva via Audible and in print through Faber (October 2023), with The Cut following in August 2025.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Richard Armitage gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Richard Armitage?
- Richard Armitage is 54 years old (born August 22, 1971).
- When is Richard Armitage's birthday?
- Richard Armitage was born on August 22, 1971.
- What is Richard Armitage's zodiac sign?
- Richard Armitage is a Leo, born August 22, 1971.
- What is Richard Armitage's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Richard Armitage was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Richard Armitage from?
- Richard Armitage is from United Kingdom.
- What does Richard Armitage do?
- Richard Armitage is a actor.
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