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As Thorin Oakenshield, the leader of the company of dwarves that accompany Bilbo on his journey, Richard Armitage has a huge part in Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." He not only looks the part, but he can lead a group of dwarves in song.

Tribute.ca spoke with Richard in New York about taking on the role, getting prepared to play a dwarf and the injuries he sustained in the battle scenes.

Interview by Bonnie Laufer Krebs for Tribute Entertainment Media Group

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" movie info: http://www.tribute.ca/movies/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey/24952/