Chris Armitage (Brother of Richard Armitage) Wiki, Age and Family Details

Did you know that Chris Armitage is actually the brother of Richard Armitage, who starred in 'The Hobbit'? Richard has gained a lot of fame and recognition worldwide for his impressive performances in various stage plays and movies.

Chris Armitage Wiki and Age

Chris Armitage who is believed to be in his mid-50s, grew up with his older brother Richard. They both attended Huncote Community Primary School where Richard discovered his love for music. Richard has spoken about their upbringing, stating that their parents worked hard to provide for them. Their mother, Margaret, was a homemaker while their father worked as a local postman. The brothers shared a close bond and enjoyed their childhood together.

Who is Richard Armitage?

Richard Armitage is an actor who attended Brockington College in Enderby. He became well-known for his performance as John Thornton in the BBC series "North & South" in 2004. He has provided voice coverage for radio and television during the BBC's 2010 Winter Olympics in addition to acting.

He gained international recognition for playing Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" trilogy. In 2020, he starred in the Netflix miniseries "The Stranger." In 2022, he expanded his career into the world of video games by voicing the character Be'lakor in "Total War: Warhammer III."

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Richard has been working on several projects recently to showcase his incredible acting abilities. Some of his notable works include Space Sweepers (2021), Stay Close (2021), The Man From Rome (2022), The Boy In The Woods (2023), and Obsession (2023). In addition, he also appeared in a thrilling limited series called 'Fool Me Once' on Netflix.