Richard Madden is a Scottish stage, film and television actor, born on June 18, 1986 in the village of Elderslie (Renfrewshire, Scotland). Richard's father worked in the fire service, and his mother worked as a school teacher. At the age of 11, the future actor began attending a youth theater program to overcome his shyness. This stage experience helped the guy enter high school. Madden graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 2007.
Richard's acting debut took place at the age of 11, when he played the role of young Andy in the film "Accomplices", a film adaptation of the novel of the same name by the popular contemporary writer Iain Banks. After that, Madden got the main role of Sebastian Simpkins in six episodes of the television series Barmy Aunt Boomerang, which aired on television in 1999-2000.
Childhood and youth
The future star was born on June 19, 1986 in the village of Elderslie, in Scotland. Richard's father worked in the local fire department, his mother taught at school. In an interview, Madden admits that he grew up a modest and shy child. This even prevented the boy from meeting his peers. Then someone advised Richard's parents to send their son to a drama school to help him overcome his shyness. This is how Madden first appeared on the theatrical stage.
Richard Madden in his youth
Soon the boy really stopped being shy, and some time later, when Richard managed to relax on stage, it turned out that he was endowed with acting talent. Both local theater audiences and acting teachers noted the ease with which Madden managed to get used to his characters. It is not surprising that serious producers soon paid attention to the boy.
Films and theater
In 1999, as a 13-year-old teenager, Richard got his first role in a film. And although Madden’s character was not the main character, for the aspiring actor this work was a great experience and an opportunity to show his own talent under the guns of the cameras. Since then, the dream of becoming a professional actor settled in the heart of Richard Madden, and the young man began attending numerous auditions and auditions in the hope of a serious role.
Richard Madden in the series "Aunt's Foamy Boomerang"
Soon Richard was again invited to the set. This time the actor got a role in a children's serial project called "Aunt's Foamy Boomerang." For a year, Madden played one of the key characters in the series, and after filming he finally decided that acting in films and on stage was his calling, and went to study acting professionally.
Richard Madden's choice fell on the Royal Academy of Music and Drama, which is located in Glasgow. The aspiring actor devoted five years to his studies, while simultaneously accepting small roles in the theater and filming in commercials. In addition, Richard joined the troupe of one of the theaters in Glasgow and soon became famous in theater circles.
Richard Madden in the movie "Chat"
Separately, critics noted Madden’s performance in the play “The Fool,” where the actor played the role of a village simpleton. This play was staged in different cities, and when the troupe went on tour to London, Richard Madden was noticed by the director of the Globe Theater.
On the same day, the young man was offered cooperation, but Madden was forced to refuse, citing unfinished studies at the academy. Richard returned to Glasgow, and only after receiving his diploma did he return to the capital. There Madden, already a certified actor, became part of the Globe Theater team. One of Madden's first roles was Romeo in the classic production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In this image, Richard Madden won his first fans.
Richard Madden in the play "Romeo and Juliet"
The next two years, the biography of Richard Madden was devoted exclusively to the theater. The young man honed his acting skills and was already on stage like a professional with impressive experience. However, the dream of cinema did not leave Richard, and in 2009 Madden again began to storm castings and screenings. At first, the actor was invited to play minor characters in TV series. Then there was a cameo role in the film “Chat” (here Richard Madden’s partners on the set were Hannah Murray, Aaron Johnson, Imogen Poots).
In 2010, the actor’s filmography was supplemented by a role in Julian Jarrold’s film “Worrying about Boy.” This biographical drama, which tells about the beginning of the creative career of the legendary Boy George, was liked by both viewers and strict critics. Here Richard Madden got the role of Kirk Brandon, the beloved protagonist. The film also stars actors Douglas Booth, Mark Gatiss, and Freddie Fox.
Richard Madden in the series "Game of Thrones"
Although the name Richard Madden was already known to film fans, the actor gained the greatest fame from his role as Robb Stark in the cult project “Game of Thrones.” This was Madden’s finest hour: after the premiere of the series, the young man literally woke up as a celebrity.
Along with Richard, Sean Bean, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke and other talented actors played in the series. The character of Madden, as conceived by writer George Martin, did not live to see the end of the saga, but was remembered by the audience thanks to the talented performance of the actor.
After Game of Thrones, Richard Madden was literally bombarded with offers of cooperation. In 2012, the film “Bird Song” by Philip Martin was released. In this war drama, Richard got the role of Captain Weir. A year later, the actor appeared in a touching romantic story called “The Promise.”
This film tells about the love of a young secretary for his elderly master's wife. Young people struggle with the surging passion, but love turns out to be stronger than their will. Richard Madden played the role of Friedrich Seitz here. The film also stars Rebecca Hall, Alan Rickman, and Shannon Tarbet.
Richard Madden in the film Lady Chatterley's Lover
In 2015, Madden's filmography was expanded with the film Lady Chatterley's Lover, where the actor played one of the main roles - Oliver Mellors, who became Lady Chatterley's lover. This love drama raises both the theme of romance and more serious issues, such as the rehabilitation of war veterans, as well as morality and its boundaries. Here, Richard Madden's colleagues in the filming process were actors Holliday Granger, James Norton, Edward Holcroft. This film adaptation of the novel of the same name by writer David Lawrence pleased fans of the actor.
Richard Madden in the series "Medici: Masters of Florence"
Also in 2015, Richard Madden played the prince in Kenneth Branagh's Cinderella with Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Chaplin. A year later, in 2016, the actor began acting in the historical mini-series “Medici: Lords of Florence.” This drama, based on real events, tells about the fate of the royal family and the events of that era.
The series has already won favor with film critics and rave reviews from viewers. Richard Madden appeared in the title role of Cosimo di Giovanni de' Medici. The film also stars Dustin Hoffman, Stuart Martin, and Valentina Cervi.
Richard Madden in the TV series Oasis
At the same time, in 2016, the actor appeared in James Watkins’ film “Strong Measures,” and a year later began working on the set of the science fiction series “Oasis.” Priest Peter Lee, the hero of Richard Madden, is sent to a planet called Oasis to introduce the inhabitants of the planet to the Word of God. However, the natives turn out to be not as friendly as we would like. And now Peter’s task is not only to introduce the inhabitants of Oasis to the Bible, but also to survive in hostile conditions. The situation is complicated by the fact that, as it turned out, not everything is going smoothly on Earth either.
Biography of Richard Madden
Richard Madden is an actor whose name is closely linked in the minds of millions of viewers with the name of his on-screen hero - Robb Stark, Lord of Winterfell from the Game of Thrones universe.
But can we say that this talented Scot is an actor of one role? Probably not. After all, in the life and career of Richard Madden there were many outstanding acting works in theater and cinema. Speaking about them as certain steps in his destiny, in this article we will try to talk about how the formation of this talented Scottish actor took place, as well as what interesting facts his vivid biography contained. Video course “Spring”
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Personal life
Richard Madden, unlike his career successes, tries to keep his personal life secret. It is known that in 2011 the man began dating actress Jenna Coleman, known for the TV series Doctor Who.
Richard Madden and Jenna Coleman
Joint photos of lovers and reports of an imminent wedding appeared in the press. However, the wedding did not come to fruition: the actors broke up in 2016. Perhaps Richard Madden's heart is still free - the man has not yet commented on this part of his life.
Richard Madden now
In 2011, Richard Madden successfully passed the audition and was cast in the role of Robb Stark in the popular television series Game of Thrones. Having played the role of Lord Winterfell, the King of the North, he instantly became popular and known in all corners of the Earth. Here he worked with such actors as Jason Momoa, Sean Bean, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage and others. At this moment, the young theater actor acquired fame, which he seemed to have never dreamed of.
The popular series opened up many opportunities for Richard Madden, which he did not fail to take advantage of. In 2012 and 2013 (after the death of his on-screen character), the Scottish actor starred in two new films - the drama Bird Song and the romantic film The Promise. Currently, two new film projects with the participation of our today's hero are being prepared for release. It is quite noteworthy that in one of the designated films Richard Madden should play Prince Charming from the legend of Cinderella.
