Richard Madden is a Scottish actor most notable for his role as Rob Stark in the fantasy series Game of Thrones and Prince Charming in the 2015 movie Cinderella. Often receiving praise for his performances, Madden is one of the on-demand actors, who has showcased his acting skills in Hollywood.
The Scotland native has further expanded his fame through his most recent role in the Elton John biopic Rocketman. Madden plays John Reid, Elton’s manager. Following the release, Madden has been praised for his professionalism and his ability to completely immerse himself in the role he plays.
Married With Wife? Dating Girlfriend?
Richard’s relationship in life has always been the center of attention. A man of good looks and great personality, fans and followers are in a constant state of the question as to who is Richard’s partner. Various reports claim that Richard is currently single and not dating anyone. However, he has been in a few relationships over the years.
In 2011, Richard made headlines in the media after his relationship with actress Jenna Coleman surfaced. Their romantic affair lasted four years, and in 2015, the pair called it quits. After Jenna, Richard was in a short-lived relationship with Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore from March 2016 to August 2016.
Following that, Richard had a brief affair with model and actress Suki Waterhouse in December 2016.
During summer 2017, Richard met actress Ellie Bamber and soon started dating secretly. Despite possessing an intimate relationship, the couple became the talk of the town when they were spotted stealing a kiss in Ibiza. He and his girlfriend Ellie often used to appear in events.
But after 18 months togetherness, the pair reportedly called split in January 2019. The reason for their separation was their frequent arguments. Yet, they have not officially announced their break-up.
As of now, Richard seems to be single, and any plans on getting married to a wife seem to be on hold.
Gay Role; Raises Questions On Sexuality?
As an actor, one has to portray a lot of different roles in order to bring a character to life. For Richard, playing the role of legendary singer Elton John’s manager John Reid in Elton’s biopic Rocketman was a role he could not pass on. But unlike other biopic released in the past, Rocketman is different from the rest.
It is the first Hollywood movie to include any gay sex scene. The scene Richard’s character John and Elton can be seen involved in a sex scene which consists of simulated oral sex.
The role left fans questioning as to whether Richard could be gay. But Richard has come forth and said that gay characters or gay sex scene should not be a big deal. His sexuality, on the other hand, is already clear as can be evident from his history with several different women.
How Much Is Richard’s Net Worth?
Richard Madden has been acting since the age of 13, starting a career with minor roles in movies such as BBC1’s Barmy Aunt Boomerang and Complicity. From there, he debuted in the film Hope Springs, Worried About The Boy (2010), and Chatroom (2013). His most notable came when he was cast to play the role of Rob Stark in the fantasy series Game of Thrones. Since then, he starred in Cinderella and the British television drama series Bodyguard.
As of 2019, he is working on his upcoming movie, Sam Mendes.
His performances during his acting career have helped him collect a number of different awards to his name. In 2011, he won the Star of Tomorrow award. Not only awards, but his performances have also helped him amass a decent net worth to his name. As of 2019, Madden has a net worth of $6 million to his name.
Wiki & Bio
Richard Madden was born in 1986 in Eldersfield, Scotland to parents Pat and Richard Madden Sr. His birthday falls on 18 June. His family members consist of himself, his parents and his siblings Cara Madden and Lauren Madden.
Madden, age 32, stands at the height of 5’9” and a weight of 77 kgs. For his education, he graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 2007.