Pretty much agree with you, he's low-key and keeps his personal life out of his professionnal life and that's what I like most about him as an actor because I don't watch his movies or TV shows thinking "Oh yeah that guy just got out of a nasty divorce, probably because of scientology I bet" (Yes, that's what I think when I watch a tom cruise movie trailer because I never watch his movies in full because of that LOL) And because he's that low-key I can appreciate his characters so much better.
There are pretty boys, beautiful men, and drop-dead-sexy men. Richard is a unique one. To me, he doesn't fit any of the above, as i feel his beauty is even more arresting. He's got the charisma charm, classic good looks and on top of all that he's fantastically intelligent, modest, sweet, sensitive and an utter gentleman with massive talent backing all of that up... It's a deadly combination, lol. Any woman with a brain would want such a man. I hope he's ready for the female craziness, lol
I think he has, by far, the most well spoken-of, well-thought of answers to questions regarding his role EVER. Well not really, but he's ONE of the very few actors and actresses who have relevant answers regarding their role.
My categories are usually pretty, hot and handsome. He is handsome. But beyond like...fucking...what. I cannot even. You described it better than I ever could.... ;)