Richard C. Armitage
Richard C. Armitage
developer intense life mind terms
I'm a late developer in everything. I have a fast mind and fast metabolism, and I'm an intense worker, but in terms of life development, I'm way behind.
estate
I was an estate agent for three years. That was pretty grim.
lose possible work york
It is possible to work out of New York on film and television and still not lose your connection to theater.
mom
When I told my mom I was going to audition for 'The Hobbit,' she said, 'Well, you've always loved Tolkien.' And she was right.
dip episode good people turn
People like continuity, and the good old cliffhanger every week is something they enjoy. I enjoy it - I don't want to dip into just one episode when I turn on the TV.
draw low mum public whisper
My mum will not speak above a low whisper in public because she doesn't want to draw attention to herself.
improved peter
I think my fighting skills have certainly been improved by working with Peter Jackson.
feels method
You know, to an extent, Method acting feels occasionally lazy.
instant visual
I have a visual mind, so when I read a book, I get an instant picture in my head and it's very clear.
lived since york
I have been to the theater more since I have lived in New York than I ever really did in London working on a television show.
clerk cups menial properties quite round touring
I did quite a lot of menial jobs. I was a waiter, an inventory clerk touring round properties listing cups and saucers, and a laserquest marshal.
bit whether
I'd like a bit of a crack at some kind of anarchic comedy, but whether or not I'm skillful enough at it all, we'll see.
certain constantly faces fighting filled names realise survival television ticket
You fight for certain roles, and you realise they're being filled by television and film actors, because theatre is constantly fighting for survival and they need names and faces and ticket sales.
exists outside
Being thought of as sexy makes one employable, but it's not going to last forever, so I try not to think about it. It's like something that exists outside of me.