Who is Richard Madden?
Richard Madden is a Scottish actor renowned for his performance of Romeo in Romeo and Juliet back in 2007, he reprised the role in the West End in 2016. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Robb Stark in the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones from 2011 to 2013.
How old is Richard Madden?
As of 2024, Richard Madden is 38 years old, born on June 18, 1986, in Elderslie, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday yearly on June 18.
How tall is Richard Madden?
Madden is approximately 5 feet and 8 inches tall.
Who is Richard Madden Wife?
Madden maintains a private stance on his personal life, and there is no information available regarding his current relationship status or past relationships.
Richard Madden Family
Madden was raised in Elderslie, near Glasgow, alongside his two sisters Cara Madden and Lauren Madden by his parents Richard Madden, a firefighter, and Pat Madden, a primary school teacher.
Richard Madden‘s Net worth
Madden’s successful acting career has contributed to an estimated net worth ranging between $6 million and $10 million.
Richard Madden Education
Madden attended Castlehead High School before pursuing his education at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, formerly known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, from which he graduated in 2007.
Richard Madden Career
Madden attended PACE Youth Theatre to overcome his shyness at the age of 11. His early roles included playing young Andy in the 2000 film Complicity and Sebastian in the children’s TV series Barmy Aunt Boomerang (1999-2000). During high school, he worked with the Glasgow Repertory Company and The Arches, and he performed in the play Tom Fool at the Citizen Theatre. Additionally, he portrayed Romeo at the modern Globe Theatre in London.
From December 2007 to February 2008, Madden played Callum McGregor in Noughts & Crosses and starred as Mark McNulty in Be Near Me (2009) and Dean McKenzie in the BBC comedy-drama Hope Springs (2009). He also portrayed Kirk Brandon in Worried About the Boy (2010) and Ripley in Chatroom (2010). Madden rose to prominence as Robb Stark in the HBO series “Game of Thrones” (2011-2013) and appeared in Birdsong (2011) and Sirens (2011-2013). He earned his first Screen Actors Guild (SAG) card for his role as Bill Haskell in the 2014 miniseries Klondike and played Prince Kit in Cinderella (2015). He starred as Romeo in the West End in May 2016 and appeared in Bastille Day (2016).
Richard Madden Other Career
Madden portrayed Cosimo de’ Medici in the first season of Medici: Masters of Florence and featured in the first episode of “Electric Dreams” in 2017. He starred in Ibiza as a DJ and gained acclaim for his role as Sergeant David Budd in the BBC thriller series Bodyguard (2018), winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama. In 2019, Madden played John Reid in Rocketman and a World War I soldier in 1917. He voiced a survivor in the science fiction podcast series From Now. He portrayed Ikaris in Eternals (2021) and starred alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Citadel (2023). Madden’s upcoming projects include Killer Heat.
Richard Madden Awards
Madden received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama In 2019. He was also honored with the Golden Nymph Award for Outstanding Actor and the National Television Award for Drama Performance.
Richard Madden Citadel
Madden portrays Mason Kane, Nadia’s romantic partner and colleague within Citadel’s elite espionage unit. Also known as Kyle Conroy, he assumes this alias after his memory is wiped by Abby’s husband, Bernard.
Richard Madden Eternals
Madden takes on the role of Ikaris, a formidable Eternal gifted with the ability to emit cosmic energy beams from his eyes and to soar through the skies. Ikaris shares a centuries-long love with Sersi, though their differing perspectives lead them to opposing sides: while Sersi harbors compassion for humanity, Ikaris remains emotionally distant.
Richard Madden Cinderella
Madden portrays Prince Kit, a humble and honorable monarch betrothed to marry a princess for the betterment of his kingdom. Despite his duty-bound obligations, he finds himself falling deeply in love with Ella.
Richard Madden Bodyguard
Madden plays the role of PS David Budd, a dedicated Principal Protection Officer (PPO) within Protection Command and a Scottish veteran of the Afghanistan conflict. He struggles with the lasting effects of the war, leading to unpredictable behavior and struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Budd’s basic distrust of politicians complicates his assignment to protect Julia Montague, whose political stance he fully opposes. Throughout the series, Budd wrestles with conflicting loyalties and uncertainties.
Richard Madden Movies and Television Shows
Movies
- Complicity
- Chatroom
- Strays
- A Promise
- Cinderella
- Group B
- Bastille Day
- Ibiza
- Rocketman
- 1917
- Eternals
- Killer Heat
Television Shows
- Barmy Aunt Boomerang
- Taggart
- Hope Springs
- Worried About the Boy
- Sirens
- Game of Thrones
- Birdsong
- Klondike
- Lady Chatterley’s Lover
- Medici
- Oasis
- Electric Dreams
- Bodyguard
- Citadel