Ricky Whittle
Actor
Birth Name: Richard Whittle
Birth Date: November 23, 1981
Age: 43 years old
Birth Place: Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
Born in Oldham, England in 1981, Ricky Whittle attended Southampton University, but his aspiration to get into law was sidetracked when he became a successful model, serving as the face of Reebok in 2000. His first role as an actor on screen came in 2002 as a series regular, playing Ryan Naismith one of the players on the fictional Harchester United on the British football (soccer) drama "Dream Team" (Sky1, 1997-2007). When that show was cancelled, Whittle transferred over to another series regular role, this time on the British soap opera "Hollyoaks" (Channel 4, 1995-). His first taste of success in the US came when he landed a recurring role on season 2 of "Single Ladies" (VH1, 2011-2014; Centric, 2014-).
In 2014, Whittle played major roles in two series, first in a recurring role on "Mistresses" (ABC, 2013-16), and also in a recurring role on "The 100" (The CW, 2013-). After the first season on "The 100" he became a series regular, playing Lincoln, the first "Grounder" (survivor of the nuclear holocaust) found on the exploration to see if life on Earth has again become sustainable. In 2016, it was announced that Whittle would play Shadow Moon, the main character in Starz Network's series adaptation of the Neil Gaiman book American Gods.
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Secret LevelStream
Secret LevelStream
Land of BadStream
Strahan & Sara
Nappily Ever AfterStream
American GodsStream
Succulent & Savory
Hollywood Today Live
The 100Stream
The 100Stream
Very Mallory
The Real
MistressesStream
AustenlandStream
Tavis Smiley
NCISStream
Last Call With Carson Daly
Hollyoaks
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‘American Gods’: Ricky Whittle Talks ‘Epic’ Season Finale and Chances for a Fourth Season (VIDEO)
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‘American Gods’ Sneak Peak: Bilquis Reveals to Shadow What Makes a God (VIDEO)
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‘American Gods’: Neil Gaiman on Season 3, Shadow Moon, and Shaping the Show to Be More like the Book (VIDEO)
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‘American Gods’: Ricky Whittle on Getting to His Favorite Part of Neil Gaiman’s Book (VIDEO)
‘American Gods’ Sets Season 3 Return — Read Neil Gaiman’s Letter to Fans
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‘American Gods’: Starz Unveils First Look at Season 3, Sets 2021 Premiere (VIDEO)
‘American Gods’ Season 3 Drama Continues After Orlando Jones Exit
TV Insider Podcast: Who Was Eating Oreos on the ‘American Gods’ Set? Plus, Remembering Luke Perry
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‘American Gods’ Cast on How Season 2 Goes ‘Back to the Basics’ of Neil Gaiman’s Novel (VIDEO)
‘American Gods’ Season 2 Trailer: The Battle Between New & Old Gods Rages On (VIDEO)
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TV Guide Magazine’s Fan Favorites Panel at Comic-Con Shows Fans the Love
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‘American Gods’: Kristin Chenoweth on Easter Worship and Why She Loves Ricky Whittle Very Much
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The Story Behind ‘American Gods’ Groundbreaking Sex Scene
‘American Gods’ Renewed by Starz for Second Season
5 Questions With … Ricky Whittle of ‘American Gods’
Meet ‘American Gods’ Mr. Wednesday, Mad Sweeney and Bilquis
Ricky Whittle on ‘American Gods’: ‘The Best Ensemble I’ve Ever Seen on Television’
5 Things to Know About ‘American Gods’ (and Watch Its Latest Trailer)
Starz Releases ‘American Gods’ Premiere Date and Key Art
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