What happened to Richard Armitage?

Leicester-born actor Richard Armitage, 49, made his name playing Lucas North in the BBC drama Spooks and – despite being 6ft 2in – the dwarf prince Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit. Most recently he played Astrov in Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya in the West End. He lives in New York.

How old is actor Richard Armitage?

50 years (August 22, 1971)
Richard Armitage/Age

Was Richard Armitage in Lord of the Rings?

Richard Armitage (born August 22, 1971) is an English actor who portrayed Thorin II Oakenshield in Peter Jackson’s film trilogy adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

Does Richard Armitage have tattoos?

His history has been etched on to his skin. There is no more significant tattoo on his body than the William Blake picture Urizen. It depicts God as the architect and it is a reminder to Lucas he cannot construct his own destiny. ‘As this ninth series builds to a climax, he realises that he no longer has control.

Who played Harry Kennedy in The Vicar of Dibley?

Richard Armitage
Harry Jasper Kennedy is a character in The Vicar of Dibley. He is played by Richard Armitage.

What is the meaning of Armitage?

English: topographic name from Middle English, Old French (h)ermitage ‘hermitage’ (a derivative of Old French (h)ermite ‘hermit’), or a habitational name from a place named with this word.

Are Ianin Armitage and Armitage related?

He is the grandson of former United States Deputy Secretary of State Richard Lee Armitage.

Does Richard Armitage speak Russian?

After agreeing to appear in Spooks, Armitage learned how to speak fluent Russian and lost a stone in weight in order to fit the description of his character. He has performed his own stunts on the series, which have included a waterboarding scene, although the character becomes less physical in the ninth series.

How rich is Richard Armitage?

Richard Armitage Net Worth:Richard Armitage is an English actor who has a net worth of $2 million….Richard Armitage Net Worth.

Net Worth: $2 Million
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.87 m)
Profession: Actor, Voice Actor
Nationality: United Kingdom

Who did The Vicar of Dibley fancy?

More than 12million viewers tuned into to see the Vicar of Dibley marry in the last-ever episode of the hit sitcom. An average 12.3 million saw Geraldine Granger, played by comic Dawn French, finally snare a man and tie the knot with village newcomer Harry Kennedy.

Who married Geraldine Granger?

Harry Kennedy

Geraldine Granger
Occupation Vicar
Spouse Harry Kennedy (from 2006)
Significant other Simon Horton (1998–99)

What nationality is the name Armitage?

English: topographic name from Middle English, Old French (h)ermitage ‘hermitage’ (a derivative of Old French (h)ermite ‘hermit’), or a habitational name from a place named with this word. The name is very common in Yorkshire, where it has been traced to Hermitage Bridge, a locality in Almondbury, near Huddersfield.