Richard Madden - Actor Profile

Richard Madden

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
19Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 18, 1986
Birth Place: Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK

About Richard Madden

Richard Madden (born 18 June 1986) is a Scottish actor. He was cast in his first role at age 11 and made his screen acting debut in 2000. He later began performing on stage whilst a student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. In 2007, he toured with Shakespeare's Globe company as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, a role he reprised in the West End in 2016. Madden rose to fame by portraying Robb Stark in the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones from 2011 to 2013. Madden subsequently played Prince Kit in the romantic fantasy film Cinderella (2015) and Italian banker Cosimo de' Medici in the first season of the historical fiction series Medici (2016). In 2018, he gained acclaim for his performance as a police officer in the thriller series Bodyguard, for which he won a Golden Globe Award. The following year, Madden was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time. He had supporting roles as music manager John Reid in the biopic Rocketman and Lieutenant Blake in the war film 1917. He has since starred as Ikaris in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Eternals (2021) and as a spy in the action thriller  Citadel (2023–present). Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Madden, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Richard Madden Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Richard Madden reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Richard Madden's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 47% of Richard Madden's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Richard Madden Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Madden's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Richard Madden has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 World of Westeros Ambient Video Robb Stark Flop Similar →
2024 Killer Heat Leonides / Elias Vardakis Average Similar →
2022 Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals Self - Ikaris Hit Similar →
2021 Eternals Ikaris Hit Similar →
2019 1917 Lieutenant Blake Super Hit Similar →
2019 Rocketman John Reid Hit Similar →
2019 Harry Birrell Presents: Films of Love & War Narrator Flop Similar →
2018 Ibiza Leo West Average Similar →
2017 Oasis Peter Hit Similar →
2016 Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet Romeo Montague Super Hit Similar →
2016 Bastille Day Michael Mason Average Similar →
2015 Group B Shane Hit Similar →
2015 Lady Chatterley's Lover Oliver Mellors Average Similar →
2015 Cinderella Prince Hit Similar →
2013 A Promise Friedrich Zeitz Average Similar →
2011 Strays Elliot Hit Similar →
2010 Chatroom Ripley Average Similar →
2010 Worried About the Boy Kirk Brandon Average Similar →
2000 Complicity Young Andy Average Similar →

Richard Madden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Madden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Madden is "Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Richard Madden acted in?

Richard Madden has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Madden?

Other notable films include "1917", "Oasis", and "Rocketman".

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