Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 22/08/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Leicester, Leicestershire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Richard Armitage
30/09/2026
Richard Armitage starred as Dr Ethan Winter, a maverick forensic pathologist, in the six-part ITV crime drama Winter. He co-stars with Annabel Scholey as DI Lauren Bell, and the pair investigate difficult murder cases in Bristol.
05/08/2026
A fake Facebook page falsely reported Armitage's death in early August 2026, which spread widely among fans. The report was confirmed to be a hoax and the actor is alive.
28/02/2026
Armitage was cast as King Herod in a new London Palladium production of Jesus Christ Superstar, sharing the role with several other performers. His guest run is scheduled for 27 July to 1 August 2026, alongside Sam Ryder as Jesus.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Richard Crispin Armitage | ||||
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo | ||||
| Religion | Atheist | ||||
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian | ||||
| Address (FanMail) | United Agents Ltd. 12-26 Lexington Street London, W1F 0LE UK | ||||
| Occupations | Actor; author | ||||
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| Eye Color | Blue | ||||||
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Huncote Community Primary School, England |
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| Educational Qualification | Degree in Arts |
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| Tattoos | On his chest and arms |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Siblings | Chris Armitage (Older Brother) |
Career
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Favourites
| Favourite Food | Sugar Pancakes with glass of Red Wine |
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| Favourite Actor | Michael Fassbender |
| Favourite Band | Bastille |
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| Favourite Singer | Sam Smith |
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| Favourite TV Show | Fargo |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Richard shares his namesake with King Richard III of England. | |
| 2. His musical journey began in college where he mastered the cello and flute. | |
| 3. To prepare for a TV role, he trained in aqua aerobics for 'Cold Feet'. | |
| 4. Richard has phobias of deep water and Japanese horror movies. | |
| 5. Prior to his acting career, he spent time packing boxes in a warehouse. | |
| 6. At age 17, he joined a circus in Budapest for 6 weeks to earn his Equity Card. | |
| 7. He is also an author in addition to his acting career. | |
| 8. He provided the voice of the Daemon Prince Be'lakor in the video game Total War: Warhammer III (2022). |
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