Andy Whitfield
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Andy Whitfield | |
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 Andy Whitfield at the San Diego Comic-Con International, July 2010 | |
| Born | July 17, 1974[citation needed] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Model |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Spouse(s) | Terrica Smith-Whitfield (m. 1999-2003) [citation needed] Vashti Whitfield |
| Children | 2 |
Andy Whitfield (born 17 July 1974) is a Welsh actor and model, most famous for his leading role in the Starz television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
'Bold text''''Bold text''''Bold text'Bold textBig textBig text''''''''''==Career== Before becoming an actor, Whitfield worked as an engineer.[1] He attended Screenwise Film & TV School for Actors, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[2] He has appeared in several Australian television series, such as Opening Up, All Saints, The Strip, Packed to the Rafters and McLeod's Daughters. He gained his first prominent role in the Australian supernatural film Gabriel.[3] Whitfield also stars in the 2010 television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, which is filmed in New Zealand.[3] He plays the part of Spartacus, a soldier condemned to fight as a gladiator and who ultimately leads a rebellion against the Romans.[4] Whitfield also appears in the upcoming Australian thriller The Clinic starring opposite Tabrett Bethell (of Legend of the Seeker fame), set for release in 2010, which was shot in Deniliquin.[5] In August 2010, Whitfield teamed up with Freddie Wong and created a 2 minute long YouTube video named "Time Crisis", based on the game Time Crisis. Whitfield will make a brief appearance in the prequel mini-series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, scheduled to premiere in January 2011.[6] ''''Bold text''''Bold text'''Bold text''''''
Film and television credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | All Saints (TV series) | Matthew Parkes | TV episode: "Opening Up" |
| 2007 | Gabriel (film) | Gabriel | Film (Australia) |
| 2008 | The Strip (Australian TV series) | Charlie Palmer | TV episodes |
| 2008 | Packed to the Rafters | Nick Leigh | TV episode: "All in the Planning" |
| 2008 | McLeod's Daughters | Brett Samuels | TV episode: "Nowhere to Hide" |
| 2010 | The Clinic | Cameron | Film |
| 2010 | Spartacus: Blood and Sand | Spartacus | TV series |
Personal life
He was born to Robert and Pat Whitfield in Amlwch, Wales. He moved to Australia in 1999.[4] He has a sister named Laura.[7]
Whitfield is married to Vashti Whitfield[7] and has two children.[1][5]
Illness
In March 2010, Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, beginning treatment immediately in New Zealand.[8] This delayed production of season two of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.[8]
In June 2010 it was announced that Whitfield completely finished his treatment, had a clean bill of health and was expected to be back on the set of Spartacus: Blood and Sand by October.[9] Three months later, in September, it was announced that Whitfield's cancer has returned and he would not be returning for the second season of Spartacus.[10]
References
- ^ a b Amatangelo, Amy (January 22, 2010). "Andy Whitfield: A warrior made". Boston Herald. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ "Andy Whitfield Biography". Full Issue. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ^ a b ews.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1003647 "Aussie stars in sex and violence epic". Ninemsn. 25 January 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ a b Radish, Christina (22 January 2010). "Interview: Andy Whitfield Talks SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND". IESB. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ a b Miller, Gerri (Jan 21 2010). "Ecollywood: Glenn Close, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Eric Stoltz, Lucy Lawless and more". Ecollywood. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "'Spartacus': 'Gods of the Arena' or gods of TV?". TCA Press Tour. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ^ a b "Andy Whitfield: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ^ a b Ausiello, Michael. "'Spartacus' delayed as star Andy Whitfield undergoes cancer treatment". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "'Spartacus' Star Andy Whitfield Is Cancer-Free & Ready To Return To The Starz Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "'Spartacus' Star Andy Whitfield's Cancer Is Back: Won't Return Next Season To Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
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