Richard Madden's Biography
The enigmatic bodyguard, the impenetrable King in the North, the passionate Romeo - British actor Richard Madden brings all these roles to life with remarkable authenticity. He started as a shy, slightly overweight boy who transformed himself into a movie star. "Game of Thrones," "Medici," "Eternals" - just a few of the high-profile projects that have defined his career.
Childhood and Early Roles
Richard Madden was born in the Scottish village of Elderslie on June 18, 1986. Madden's father was a firefighter, while his mother managed the household and cared for their three children - Richard and his older and younger sisters. In 1997, she became a teacher at her son's elementary school, which he'd already graduated from.Madden was an extremely shy child, despite growing up in his hippie parents' home that was always buzzing with guests, including some pretty eccentric characters. While he had no problem talking to adults, at school in the neighboring village of Paisley, he was too shy to even start conversations with kids his own age. He was self-conscious about his weight and became a frequent target for bullies.
Richard's parents were advised to enroll him in a drama studio to help overcome his crippling shyness. Richard loved the creative outlet, but the bullying followed him to drama club. The choice was simple: attend the Paisley drama school or don't attend at all, since there were no other options in their area.


In 2003, Richard graduated high school and enrolled at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow.When I went to high school, everyone knew that they would now be studying with 'the fat gay guy who was raped by a 50-year-old Scotsman.' I had a 40-inch waist, and until I was 19, I never wore jeans simply because my mother couldn't find a size that fit me.
Theater
Theater instantly captivated Richard. He quickly slimmed down, not wanting to become the target of fresh ridicule. Richard balanced his rigorous studies at the Madden Academy with stage performances - he even took on small roles in plays and appeared in commercials. His efforts paid off: Richard's performance in "The Fool" was a breakthrough that brought incredible success to the production. The production initially ran in a Scottish theater before the decision was made to bring it to London.Madden returned to London at the end of 2006. The Globe hadn't forgotten the actor and offered him the male lead in their new production of "Romeo and Juliet". Just months later, Richard was performing on London's main stage in Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. In summer 2007, 21-year-old Madden took his Romeo to major venues across the UK with the company.

Career Advancement
The actor refused to give up on his screen comeback. In 2009, he played a minor role in the psychological horror movie "Chatroom", where the main character was portrayed by Aaron Johnson. In 2011, he landed a career-defining project - the series "Game of Thrones". Madden scored one of the show's most crucial roles - the eldest son of the Stark family, Robb, destined to become the King of the North after his father's death.
The bloody death of the characters at the end of the third season broke the hearts of Richard's fans. However, the actor later admitted that he left the series at the right time. Many of his colleagues, who stayed with the show for nearly 10 years, struggled when "Game of Thrones" ended and found themselves typecast, including Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke.Kit Harington, Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner and I - we were all kids at the beginning of filming. We went on this incredible journey, literally growing up throughout the series. I haven't had any other similar job where I still maintain friendly relationships with the people I worked with.






Richard Madden's Personal Life
After the success of "Game of Thrones", Madden was immediately included in the lists of the sexiest men in Scotland, along with James McAvoy and Gerard Butler. Paparazzi followed his every move, eager to discover who had captured the bachelor's heart.


Richard Madden Now
In April 2023, the premiere of the science fiction series "Citadel" took place, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra. Even before its release, it was renewed for a second season. "Playing two characters in one body is a massive challenge," Richard explained, praising the directorial genius of series creators the Russo brothers.