Biography / Wiki
Ricky Whittle is one of the extraordinary actors whose performances stand out in every movie and TV show. He developed a dedicated fan base with his fabulous acting skills in the television series American Gods.
He had to face frequent bullying at his predominantly white school throughout his childhood because of his dark skin but he demonstrated to the world how hard work and dedication toward dreams can turn into a successful personality on earth.
In his school days, he wanted to become a professional footballer but a series of freak incidents forced him to give up his athletic dreams and look for other avenues instead.
Height / Weight / Age
Born on the 31st of December 1981. He is towering tall with a height of 175 centimeters and 5’9” in feet & inches. He possesses a fit and healthy personality with a weight of 72 kilograms and 154 lbs in pounds.
He seems younger with his Black eyes and Black hair. His body measures 38 inches chest, 32 inches waist, and 35 inches hips and his biceps size is 14.5 inches approximately whereas his shoe size is 8 (US).
Date Of Birth | 31st of December 1979 |
Age | 54 Years |
Height | In Centimeters – 175 cm
In Feet & Inches – 5’9” |
Weight | In Kilograms: 72 kg
In Pounds: 154 lbs |
Body Measurements | 38-32-35 |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
Net Worth
He earns the sum of a good amount of money and fame through her profession as an actor. Her estimated net worth is said to be $1 Million based on some online reports.
Education / Family
Ricky was born and raised up in Oldham, England, and belongs to a mixed ethnicity. He is born to his father Harry Whittle and her mother Maggie Whittle.
In addition to this, he has two brothers whose names were not disclosed. He completed his high school education and attended Southhampton Solent University to study law and criminology.
Name |
Richard Whittle |
Nickname | Ricky |
Birth Place | Oldham, England |
Profession | Actor |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
School | High School |
College | Southhampton Solent University |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | American-English |
Home Town | Oldham, England |
Current Residence | LA, California, USA |
Fathers Name | Harry Whittle
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Mothers Name | Maggie Whittle
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Brothers | Two (name not known) |
Sister | Not Known |
Career / Fashion And Style
He started his acting career with the sixth season of ‘Dream Team’ in 2002. He worked with ‘Dream Team’ until completing its ninth season. Later, he featured in a British medical series, ‘You Can Choose Your Friends’ in 2004. After that, he appeared in a popular British soap opera ‘Hollyoaks’ in 2006.
He remained with the show and appeared in 238 episodes in total. After quitting ‘Hollyoaks’, he debuted in films, and appeared in a short film called ‘Losing Sam’. Furthermore, he appeared in the American television show ‘Single Ladies’ in 2012 which followed by the television series ‘NCIS’.
Later, he was cast in ‘The 100’ and as Daniel Zamora in 2014. After that, he worked in the leading role of Shadow Moon in the fantasy drama series ‘American Gods’ and in the Netflix original movie ‘Nappily Ever After’.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, and More
He is not married yet but he was in a relationship with actress Kirstina Colonna from 2016 to 2018 and previously dated his ‘Hollyoaks’ co-star Carley Stenson between 2007 and 2009.
Girlfriend | Carley Stenson
Kirstina Colonna |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Wife | None |
Favorite Things
Here we are providing you a list of his favorite things.
Favorite Actors | Kevin Spacey |
Favorite Actress | Charlize Theron |
Favorite Musical Instrument | Not Known |
Favorite Singer(s) | Not Known |
Favorite Food | Spanish Food |
Favorite Destinations | Paris |
Favorite Color(s) | Blue |
Some Interesting Facts About Ricky Whittle
- He belongs to the Mixed-Ethnicity.
- His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
- His hobbies include Playing Music Instruments.
- He owns the GT500 Eleanor.
- He won the TRIC Award 2010 for Best TV Personality.
- In the early 2000s, he worked as a model for Reebok.
- He faced racial discrimination in his childhood because of his dark skin.