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Richard Armitage Biography
Richard Crispin Armitage is an English actor known for his work in theater, film, television, and voice acting. He gained popularity in his role as John Thornton in the British TV series "North & South" and achieved international recognition for his role as Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" trilogy.

Early Life and Education
Armitage was born in Leicester, England. His father was an engineer and his mother was a secretary. He developed an interest in music at a young age and played the cello in school and local orchestras while also learning to play the flute. At the age of 14, he received a grant to attend an independent boarding school in Coventry. This experience instilled in him discipline and self-control, and he also gained valuable acting experience by participating in amateur and professional produc