One of the main advantages of the acclaimed series “Game of Thrones” is the charismatic characters, including Robb Stark. Actor Richard Madden gained star status precisely thanks to the filming in this television project, which has become a "ticket to life" for many aspiring artists. What is known about the Young Wolf and the man who embodied this vivid image?
Robb Stark: actor biography
Richard Madden was born in Scotland. It happened in June 1986. The family of the future Robb Stark was not connected with the world of cinema. His mother taught at school, his father worked in the fire service. The boy turned 11 when he became interested in theater. Acting classes he was advised to attend by a family friend, since Richard in those years suffered from excessive shyness. Of course, the school that worked at the Paisley Center for the Arts helped him deal with this problem.
What was the first role that future Robb Stark played? The actor first hit the set in 1999, as he liked the producers of the film "Partners". Its plot was borrowed from the novel of the same name by Ian Banks. Of course, the role he played in this dramatic thriller was episodic. However, she helped Richard overcome his fear of the camera.
First achievements
In what other films and series did the future Robb Stark appear before the Game of Thrones? The actor, after the release of "Partners", affirmed his intention to connect life with the world of cinema. He began to actively attend various castings, trying on himself dissimilar images. The next television project with his participation is Auntie’s Foamy Boomerang, aimed at a children's audience. In this series, Richard in 1999 received one of the key roles. He embodied the image of Sebastian Simpkins.
Having starred in a television project, Madden decided to devote some time to self-improvement. Richard settled in Glasgow, became a student at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. In parallel, the young actor began to play in the theater. The image of the simpleton Tom helped to draw attention to the future star of the Game of Thrones. He played this character in the play "The Fool."
It was thanks to this role that representatives of the famous metropolitan theater Globus found out about him. Romeo is the first character played in this theater by Robb Stark. The actor adorned with his presence the legendary Shakespearean production. His game was appreciated by critics. Then followed the shooting in the films “Hope Springs”, “Chat”, “Surviving Bob”, “Sirens”.
"Game of Thrones"
The character, whose image was embodied by Richard Madden in the cult series “Game of Thrones”, is Robb Stark. The actor was approved for this role in 2010, successfully surpassing numerous applicants. It is known that before the casting, Richard was not familiar with the George Martin saga "Song of Ice and Fire", the plot of which formed the basis of the film adaptation. Later, he familiarized himself with the chapters in which his character appears. The first season of Game of Thrones was presented to the audience in early 2011. Richard Madden appeared in the first series of the television project.
Of course, the audience could not but please the courageous and noble Robb Stark. The actor, whose name was known only to a narrow circle of people, instantly became a star.
Character fate
Robb Stark is the elder legitimate son of Eddard Stark, who, after the death of his father, becomes Lord of Winterfell. Wanting to avenge the death of a parent who was killed by order of King Joffrey, the hero collects an army and announces the separation of his lands, formerly part of the fantastic kingdom of Westeros. Nationals proclaim Robb king, give him the nickname Young Wolf.
Unfortunately, the fate of the character is tragic. The young lord wins one battle after another, however, he makes a number of serious political mistakes due to his inexperience. As a result, he and his mother become victims of the betrayal of their own vassals. They die at the end of the third season. The Red Wedding series, in which Robb Stark is treacherously killed, made a shocking impression on numerous fans of the charming character.
After the Game of Thrones
What other roles did Robb Stark play? The actor, whose photo can be seen in this article, after the “Game of Thrones” received a lot of interesting offers. For example, it can be seen in the picture "Cinderella." In this fantastic melodrama, Madden embodied the image of the handsome prince. Richard laughs about the fact that for the sake of the role he had to get rid of the familiar beard that he still misses. He was also forced to straighten his hair, start taking dance and singing lessons.
The drama “Lady Chatterley's Lover” was also successful, in which Richard embodied one of the key images. His character is a huntsman who, by the will of fate, has become the lover of a noble lady. The Klondike series, dedicated to the difficult life of treasure hunters in the era of the Gold Rush, deserves the attention of fans of the actor. Finally, Madden can be seen in the television project Bird's Song, in which the brave captain Michael Weir became his hero.
Personal life
Of course, the fans of the actor are also interested in the girls whom Robb Stark met. The biography of the young man indicates that his relationship with actress Jena Coleman, who embodied the image of Clara Oswald in the famous series Doctor Who, lasted the longest. There were rumors that lovers were engaged. Unfortunately, the beautiful couple recently broke up, the reasons for their separation remained behind the scenes. Currently, Richard's heart is free. His priority remains professional activity.