Top 10 Best Richard Armitage Movies and TV Shows

In this adaptation of Tolkien's classic, Armitage plays Thorin Oakenshield, the proud and tragic leader of the dwarves who wants to reclaim his kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug. His powerful, emotionally complex performance is one of the trilogy's highlights.

Armitage plays John Thornton, a stern but passionate cotton mill owner in this Victorian drama. His magnetic, intensely romantic performance made him an icon of the period drama genre.

In this mystery thriller based on Harlan Coben's bestseller, Armitage plays Adam Price, a man whose life falls apart when a mysterious woman tells him a devastating secret about his wife. Gripping until the final episode.

In the third season of Hannibal, Armitage plays Francis Dolarhyde, aka the Red Dragon, a serial killer with a dangerous obsession. His intensely physical, psychologically disturbing performance made him one of the scariest characters in the series.

In this realistic spy series, Armitage plays Daniel Miller, a CIA officer posted to Berlin to unmask a whistleblower. A cool but complex performance, a must for fans of spy thrillers.

Armitage plays Gary Fuller, a father and school principal trying to save his sons during a series of devastating tornadoes. A straightforward disaster film to which he adds emotion and urgency.

Armitage lends his deep voice to Trevor Belmont, the cynical but heroic vampire hunter in this dark animated series based on the famous video games. His voice work balances sarcasm, emotion and heroism perfectly.

In this psychological thriller, Armitage plays William, a respected surgeon who begins a dangerous affair with his son's fiancée. His intense, layered acting and the erotic tension make it a gripping, dark thriller.

Armitage plays Sir Raymond de Merville, a ruthless knight after a religious relic in 13th-century Ireland. His menacing, charismatic presence makes him a perfect historical antagonist.

In this filmed version of Chekhov's classic play, Armitage plays Astrov, an idealistic doctor trapped in melancholy and lost dreams, proving he also excels in pure drama and classical theater.

In this adrenaline-fueled ITV thriller, Armitage plays Dr. Matthew Nolan, a man arrested at Heathrow for an alleged murder and flown to Beijing. Over six episodes, a claustrophobic psychological duel unfolds on a red-eye flight.