| Richard Madden Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9¾ in |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 18, 1986 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Richard Madden is a Scottish actor, theatre artist, voice actor, and producer who rose to acclaim by playing the role of Robb Stark in the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones from 2011 to 2013. His other television roles include appearing as Cosimo de’ Medici in the historical drama series Medici, PS David Budd in the political thriller series Bodyguard, Bill Haskell in the miniseries Klondike, and Ashley Greenwick in the comedy-drama series Sirens.
Born Name
Richard Madden
Nick Names
Rich, Richard
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Elderslie, Scotland, United Kingdom
Residence
He divides his time between –
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Richard educated at Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD), from where he graduated in 2007.
Occupation
Actor, Theatre Artist, Voice Actor, Producer
Family
- Father – Richard Madden (Fire Serviceperson)
- Mother – Pat Madden (Classroom Assistant)
- Siblings – Lauren Madden (Younger Sister), Cara Madden (Younger Sister)
Manager
Madden has been signed to –
- Troika
- William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Net Worth
His net worth has been $6 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 9¾ in or 177 cm
Weight
169 lbs or 77 kg
Girlfriend / Boyfriend / Spouse
Richard Madden has dated –
- Jenna Coleman (2011–2016) – In 2011, Richard commenced dating the British actor Jenna Coleman. The couple called it quits in January 2016.
- Laura Whitmore (2016) – Irish TV personality Laura Whitmore and Richard secretly dated for about 6 months until August 2016.
- Suki Waterhouse (2016) – In December 2016, English model and actor Suki Waterhouse and Madden hooked up.
- Ellie Bamber (2017-2019) – He reportedly started going out with English actor Ellie Bamber in the year 2017 but the duo later parted ways in 2019.
- Brandon Flynn (2019) – In March 2019, when Richard shifted base to Los Angeles, the reports of him dating actor Brandon Flynn started appearing in the tabloids. They were spotted together multiple times. But, the duo didn’t confirm the relationship. They separated later in the year.
- Froy Gutierrez – It is RUMORed that he started going out with American actor and singer Froy Gutierrez in April 2020. However, the couple broke up after some time.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Richard Madden is of Irish and Scottish descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Disputed
He has not revealed his sexuality publicly but has dated both men and women.
Distinctive Features
- Blue eyes
- Curly red hair
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
His role as Robb Stark in the popular TV series Game of Thrones (2011)
First Film
Madden first appeared in the movie Complicity (2000), playing the role of Young Adam.
First TV Show
Barmy Aunt Boomerang is the name of the TV series in which Richard made his television debut in 1999. He played the role of Sebastian Simpkins in a total of 20 episodes.
Personal Trainer
For the role of Robb Stark in the TV series Game of Thrones (2011), Richard went through comprehensive weight lifting training, including lots of medicine ball drills, lots of core work, and skill-specific training with a sword.
He also needed to learn how to ride a horse so besides his regular training he took riding classes.
Richard Madden Favorite Things
- Disney Film – Aladdin
Source –Â Just Jared Jr
Richard Madden Facts
- His family belongs to an unknown Scottish clan.
- Because of the fact that Richard was very shy as a kid, at the age of 11, he went to Paisley Arts Centre and joined the youth theater program, thinking that acting will help him overcome shyness.
- Madden won the award for Most Stylish Male (A Scottish style award) in 2009.
- Richard has appeared on the stage of the National Theater of Scotland.
- In 2010, he was named one of Scotland’s Most Eligible Men by the Scotsman newspaper.
- In 2011, Madden was named to be one of the stars of Screen International.
- He co-starred as PS David Budd in the political thriller television series Bodyguard in 2018 and this role won him the Golden Globe Award for “Best Actor – Television Series Drama” while he was also nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award.
- He portrayed the character of John Reid in the 2019 biographical musical drama film Rocketman. The film is based on the life and career of British musician Elton John.
- Alongside Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie, he co-starred as Ikaris in the 2021 American superhero film Eternals. It is the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
