Biography of Ricky Whittle
Ricky Whittle is a British actor and model who has become famous in his homeland through roles in the TV series "Dream Team" and "Hollyoaks." Throughout the world including Russia, the handsome and expressive actor was recognized after the premiere of the sensational fantasy series "American Gods". Net worth: $15 million.
Childhood and family
Whittle was born on December 31, 1981, in Oldham of Greater Manchester, Great Britain. His parents are Harry Whittle, a former soldier of the Royal Air Force of Jamaican origin, and Maggie Goodwin, a British woman. Ricky traveled a lot with his family around the world and got used to being away from home, he even said that at home he felt uncomfortable at times.The actor said that his family was one of the few black families in the area, and he was the only black child at school. So as a child, he experienced whispering behind his back and even bullying.
Instead, Whittle entered the Faculty of Criminology at the Southampton Solent University in England and continued playing football and rugby in university teams. However, Ricky never graduated from university because he dedicated himself to acting and modeling. He spent his free time on the football pitch though, taking the Running back position in the American football team "Manchester Titans."
Movie Career
In 2000, while still a university student, Whittle became the face of the Reebok campaign. After that, casting agents of the British entertainment channel Sky1 who were looking for young talents for the series "Dream Team" had noticed Ricky. This TV project was about the fictional football club "Harchester United." Finally, and the actor was approved for the role of an athlete Ryan Naysmith.
In 2006, after an ambiguous episodic role in the series "Holby City," Whittle was invited to play in the popular British soap opera "Hollyoaks." The role of the mysterious Calvin Valentine was an important milestone in the career of the young actor, but in 2009, Whittle announced he was leaving the project. The producers decided to "kill" Ricky's character. In May 2010, the actor completed his work in "Hollyoaks."
In 2012, Ricky appeared in eight episodes of the successful series "Single Ladies," and a year later, the actor got the first, albeit very small, role in the American film project. It was the series about the adventures of the team of professional special agents "NCIS – Naval Criminal Investigative Service."
TV
In January 2008, Whittle appeared in the famous TV show "The Weakest Link." He made it to the finale but lost to the British star of the show "Crimewatch" Ruv Wilding. In August 2009, Whittle took part in the British dance show "Strictly Come Dancing." The actor danced in pair with Australian professional dancer Natalie Lowe. One of his rivals was Ali Bastian with whom the actor happened to star in the series "Hollyoaks." Whittle and his partner got to the finale overtaking the same Ruv Wilding, but the main prize went to TV anchor Chris Hollins and his partner Ola Jordan. Whittle and Natalie took second place.American Gods
In 2016, Ricky was offered to star in the American fantasy series American Gods. The first series was aired on HBO on April 30, 2017. The adaptation of the most "adult" novel by the science fiction writer Neil Gaiman became one of the most anticipated premieres of the year.Also, together with actors Maxim Roy and Simone-Elizoy Girard, Whittle starred in the art-house film "Succulent & Savory" directed, scripted and starred by Jasmine O'Donnell
In 2017, in addition to his work on the second season of "American Gods," Ricky Whittle starred in the tragicomedy "Happily Ever After" along with Camille Guaty. The story is about a bald girl who decided to start a new life.
Ricky Whittle's personal life
In 2007, Whittle began to date an American actress Carly Stenson, his partner from "Hollyoaks." The relationship lasted more than three years. In 2011, the couple broke up when Wittle got close with Natalie Lowe, his partner in the dance show.
In 2014, Whittle spent three months dating an actress Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. According to The Sun magazine, the reason for their breakup was the actor's tight schedule – at that time, Ricky worked for 12-15 hours on the set of the television show "The 100."
In 2021 actor was single. He is still in search of
the perfect relationship, as he said.
Ricky Whittle now
In 2019, the actor appeared in the new 'American Gods' season. Obviously, his fee let him pay $1,5 million for a luxury mansion in LA.
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