Richard Crispin Armitage, an English actor, gained international acclaim for his performance as Thorin in Peter Jackson’s film trilogy The Hobbit. But, little did he know, the film would spark gay rumors. Lee Pace, his Hobbit co-star, has been linked to him.
Quick Facts About Richard Crispin Armitage
| Full Name | Richard Crispin Armitage |
| Date of Birth | Aug 22, 1971 |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Height/How tall? | 6′ 2½” (1.89 m) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Father Name | John Armitage |
| Mother Name | Margaret Armitage |
| Gender Identity | N/A |
| Is Married? | No |
| Is Gay? | N/A |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
Richard Armitage majored in acting
Richard Armitage, an English actor, was born on August 22, 1971, in Leicester, Leicestershire. His mother is a secretary named Margaret Armitage, and his father is an engineer named John Armitage. His older brother’s name is Chris Armitage. Huncote Community Primary School was Richard’s school of choice. After discovering his passion for the arts, he first studied Music at Brockington High School.
At the age of 14, he persuaded his parents to send him to Pattison Theatre Arts, a vocational school in Coventry. He attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, where he studied acting and earned O and A-levels.
The Hobbit brought in a lot of new fans
Richard began his career, to be precise, in 1992, following his educational endeavors. Since 1999, he has been working in film, with small roles in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Cleopatra, and This Year’s Love. In 2004, he made a name for himself by playing John Thornton in the TV mini-series North and South.
His fame skyrocketed in 2012 when he began playing Thorin in The Hobbit trilogy. So much so that in June 2015, The Stranger actor won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
Rumors About Gay People Rose Along With Success from The Hobbit
Richard rose to prominence as a result of his acting abilities in The Hobbit. However, his real-life relationship with his co-star Lee Pace from the same show became the talk of the town as well. The couple was rumored to be in a relationship. They were seen hanging out and attending red carpet events together.
Although it is common for co-actors to hang out and attend red carpets together, rumors of Richard and Lee being a gay couple spread after a suspicious photo of them surfaced on the internet. The image of Richard and Lee standing very close to each other fueled gay rumors.
Furthermore, the couple was spotted at casual gatherings. In April 2014, for example, they were photographed together in Washington Square Park. They also ate dinner together with their families. Despite the fact that their union sparked rumors about their sexuality, neither Lee nor Richard commented on their relationship.
Relationship Status Following a Failed Engagement
In terms of his relationship status, Richard’s life is quite ambiguous. For the time being, there is no evidence to support whether he is dating, single, engaged, or married. Since his engagement with Samantha Colley ended, the Uncle Vanya star has kept his dating life a secret. Samantha Colley, his ex-fiancée, on the other hand, moved on and married.
Richard had a long-term relationship with English actress Annabel Capper before meeting Samantha. He was so engrossed in the relationship that he revealed his desire to start a family with his girlfriend. They broke up and parted ways for undisclosed reasons.
Richard Crispin Armitage Net worth
Richard Crispin Armitage’s net worth is about $2 million as of December 2024.
New television shows and Movies
Armitage, who stands 6 feet 2 and a half inches tall, has over 52 acting credits to his name. He has appeared in films and television shows such as Captain America: The First Avenger, Hannibal, Into The Storm, and Ocean’s Eight.
Richard has also appeared in the hit TV show The Stranger and the animated series Castlevania. He was cast in Harlan Coben’s adaptation of the novel ‘Stay Close’ in 2020.
