Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 18/06/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
Latest News about Richard Madden
05/08/2026
Paramount+ announced a new scripted drama titled Trauma starring Richard Madden as Jim Marchant, a former Royal Marines medic turned ER doctor. The series centers on a London hospital takeover and is being developed by Lionsgate Television and 42 Management & Production for Paramount+ in multiple territories outside the U.K. and Ireland.
21/04/2026
The second season of Citadel reached a major release milestone when its trailer and release date were revealed, confirming the show’s return for May 2026. Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas were both featured as returning leads, and the season rollout brought the franchise back after a long production and scheduling delay.
24/06/2025
Netflix officially approved Trinity, a political thriller from Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio, with Richard Madden and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in the lead roles. The series is set aboard the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine, and casts Madden as Secretary of Defense Webb Preston, a politically powerful character with a technology background.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous Role | Robb Stark in 'Game of Thrones' (2011-2013) |
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| Other Notable Roles | PS David Budd in 'Bodyguard' (2018), Secretary of Defense Webb Preston in 'Trinity', Athena in 'Eternals' (2021), Prince Kit in 'Cinderella' (2015) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Cobalt Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown with a Grey Streak |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Castlehead High School, Paisley, Scotland |
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| College/University | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow (formerly Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Richard Madden (firefighter) |
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| Mother | Pat Madden (primary school teacher, classroom assistant) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/maddenrichard/ | |
| X | https://x.com/_richardmadden |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Richard Madden hails from Elderslie, Scotland. | |
| 2. At age 11, he joined PACE Youth Theatre to boost his confidence. | |
| 3. Madden grappled with shyness and body insecurities growing up. | |
| 4. He faced bullying over his weight during high school. | |
| 5. While at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Madden collaborated with The Arches and Glasgow Repertory Company. | |
| 6. He took on roles in plays like 'Tom Fool' at Citizens Theatre in Glasgow. | |
| 7. During his time at the Royal Conservatoire, he performed in 'Romeo and Juliet' at Shakespeare’s Globe in London. | |
| 8. In 2010, he voiced the character ‘Curley’ in the radio play 'Of Mice and Men.' | |
| 9. Madden portrayed ‘Elliot’ in the 2011 short film ‘Strays.' | |
| 10. From 2011 to 2013, he starred as ‘Robb Stark’ in 'Game of Thrones.' | |
| 11. Madden has appeared in TV shows like 'Birdsong' (2012), 'Bodyguard' (2018), and is set for 'Citadel' in 2023. | |
| 12. His portrayal of PS David Budd in 'Bodyguard' took a toll on him emotionally. | |
| 13. Madden has contributed his voice to video game characters and narrated documentaries. | |
| 14. He has been romantically involved with actors and models. | |
| 15. Madden sports a white patch of hair due to poliosis. | |
| 16. He is noted for his tendency to avoid goodbyes at the conclusion of projects. | |
| 17. His character Robb Stark was brutally murdered at the Red Wedding in the ninth episode of season three, 'The Rains of Castamere.' | |
| 18. He was cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Eternals,' which also featured Kit Harington, who played his on-screen half-brother Jon Snow in 'Game of Thrones.' | |
| 19. Before his breakthrough role as Robb Stark, Madden was broke and contemplated moving back in with his parents. | |
| 20. He played Prince Kit in the romantic fantasy film 'Cinderella' (2015). | |
| 21. He portrayed Italian banker Cosimo de' Medici in the first season of the historical fiction series 'Medici' (2016). |