In the British film and television industry, there is an actor who has become the favorite of countless audiences with his unique charm and excellent acting skills.He is Richard Armitage who plays the dwarf king Thorin Oakenshield in the Lord of the Rings series.
Richard Armitage was born on August 22, 1971 in Leicester, England.He attended Brockington and Pattison secondary schools in Coventry, and then entered the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art for further studies, focusing on acting.When he was only 17 years old, he joined the Budapest Circus and received his card from the British Actors Guild just six weeks later, showing his unique talent and talent.
Richard Armitage's acting career began in 2002, when he played farm worker John Standring in the BBC film Sparkhouse.Although this role was not the protagonist, it opened the door to the acting world for him.However, it was the 2004 TV series North and South that made Richard Armitage famous.His deeply rooted role as John Thornton, an industrial owner from the North, won rave reviews from audiences and critics alike.
After North and South, Richard Armitage's acting career took another step forward.He has successively starred in many movies and TV series, showing a variety of acting skills.However, what really made him stand out internationally was joining the large-scale fantasy movie directed by Peter Jackson - The Lord of the Rings - The Hobbit -.In this movie, he played the dwarf king Thorin Oakenshield, and together with a group of outstanding actors interpreted this classic fantasy story.
As an actor, Richard Armitage conquered the audience with his superb acting skills and unique charm.Not only did he create an unforgettable image of the Dwarf King in the Lord of the Rings series, he also showed diverse acting skills in other works.His performance style is both British gentlemanly and has strong personal characteristics, making him unique in the British film and television industry.
In addition to his achievements in acting, Richard Armitage is also actively involved in public welfare undertakings.He pays attention to environmental issues, is committed to promoting sustainable development, and actively participates in related public welfare activities.He uses his influence to call more people to pay attention to environmental issues and contribute to protecting the earth.