Richard Armitage

Official Ambassador

Actor known for his role as Thorin in The Hobbit and other box office hits, including Captain America and The First Avenger.

“I hope my thoughts and feelings connect with everyone, and that we can enjoy social media and online interaction without fear of bullying, and take the same feelings of goodwill into our real life social interactions as well.”

Richard ArmitageCybersmile Ambassador

About

Richard Armitage is a film, television, theater, and voice actor. He is best known internationally for his role as Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson's film trilogy adaptation of The Hobbit and has also starred in recent box office hits, including Captain America: The First Avenger and Into the Storm.

Richard appeared as John Procter in The Old Vic's production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. For his performance, Richard was awarded Best Leading Actor in a New Production of a Play by the Broadway World:UK Awards 2014 and a Best Actor nomination for an Olivier Award. Richard has most recently appeared as Francis Dolarhyde (aka "The Tooth Fairy") in the acclaimed NBC TV production of Hannibal.