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He gained his first prominent role in the Australian supernatural film ''[[Gabriel (film)|Gabriel]]''.<ref name="Spartacus">{{cite news|url=http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1003647|title=Aussie stars in sex and violence epic|date=25 January 2010|work=Ninemsn|accessdate=25 January 2010}}</ref> Whitfield also stars in the 2010 television series ''[[Spartacus: Blood and Sand]]'', which is filmed in [[New Zealand]].<ref name="Spartacus"/> He plays the part of [[Spartacus]], a soldier condemned to fight as a [[gladiator]] and who ultimately leads a rebellion against the [[Ancient Rome|Romans]].<ref name="Radish">{{cite news|url=http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8165:interview-andy-whitfield-talks-spartacus-blood-and-sand-&catid=44:interviews&Itemid=172|title=Interview: Andy Whitfield Talks SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND|last=Radish|first=Christina|date=22 January 2010|work=IESB|accessdate=25 January 2010}}</ref> 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, New South Wales|Deniliquin]].<ref name="Miller"/> |
He gained his first prominent role in the Australian supernatural film ''[[Gabriel (film)|Gabriel]]''.<ref name="Spartacus">{{cite news|url=http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1003647|title=Aussie stars in sex and violence epic|date=25 January 2010|work=Ninemsn|accessdate=25 January 2010}}</ref> Whitfield also stars in the 2010 television series ''[[Spartacus: Blood and Sand]]'', which is filmed in [[New Zealand]].<ref name="Spartacus"/> He plays the part of [[Spartacus]], a soldier condemned to fight as a [[gladiator]] and who ultimately leads a rebellion against the [[Ancient Rome|Romans]].<ref name="Radish">{{cite news|url=http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8165:interview-andy-whitfield-talks-spartacus-blood-and-sand-&catid=44:interviews&Itemid=172|title=Interview: Andy Whitfield Talks SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND|last=Radish|first=Christina|date=22 January 2010|work=IESB|accessdate=25 January 2010}}</ref> 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, New South Wales|Deniliquin]].<ref name="Miller"/> |
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In August 2010, Andy Whitfield up with [[Freddie Wong]]. And created an 2 minute long YouTube video named "Time Crisis", based on the game [[Time Crisis]]. |
In August 2010, Andy Whitfield teamed up with [[Freddie Wong]]. And created an 2 minute long YouTube video named "Time Crisis", based on the game [[Time Crisis]]. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Andy Whitfield | |
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 Andy Whitfield at the San Diego Comic-Con International, July 2010 | |
| Occupation(s) | Actor model |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse(s) | Terrica Smith-Whitfield (1999–2003) Vashti Whitfield |
| Children | 2 |
Andy Whitfield (born May 10, 1974) is a Welsh-born Australian actor and model.
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, Andy Whitfield teamed up with Freddie Wong. And created an 2 minute long YouTube video named "Time Crisis", based on the game Time Crisis.
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.[6]
Whitfield is married to Vashti Whitfield[6] and has two children.[5][1]
Illness
In March 2010, Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, beginning treatment immediately in New Zealand.[7] This delayed production of season two of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.[7]
In June 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.[8] Three months later, in September, it was announced that Whitfield's cancer had returned and he would not be returning for the second season of Spartacus.[9]
Whitfield will make a brief appearance in the prequel mini-series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, scheduled to premiere in January 2011.[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 "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) - ^ 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.
- ^ "'Spartacus': 'Gods of the Arena' or gods of TV?". TCA Press Tour. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
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