But how much do you know about his life away from the cameras? Richard, who hails from Leicester, is the youngest son of Margaret, a school secretary, and John Armitage, a nuclear engineer.

For many stars, 'The Lord of the Rings' or 'The Hobbit' was the international catapult to fame. This was the case for Richard ...

LOS ANGELES—A year ago, the name Richard Armitage wouldn ... You get creative,” says Armitage, noting that he had extensive practice in swordplay from his time on the set of Robin Hood.