Richard ArmitageRichard Armitage is an English actor and author who’s first leading role was in the BBC’s North & South. He best known for his role as dwarf king Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson's film trilogy adaptation of The Hobbit, which brought him internatinal recognition. He is a prolific audiobook narrator with credits such as The River’s Edge by Joy Ellis and Fiona McIntosh’s By By Baby, as well as author of bestselling thriller Geneva. Read More Read Less