The Andy Whitfield Handbook - Everything you need to know about Andy Whitfield

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Andy Whitfield (died 11 September 2011) was a Welsh Australian actor and model. He was best known for his leading role in the Starz television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand.

This book is your ultimate resource for Andy Whitfield. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more.

In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Andy Whitfield's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Andy Whitfield, Amlwch, Freddie Wong, Gabriel (film), Liam McIntyre, Spartacus, Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, University of Sheffield 44…and more pages!

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• Autobiography
• Biography

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• Publié par: Emereo Publishing
• Date de parution: 19 avril 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781488505010
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 5 Mo

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Contents

Articles Andy Whitfield Amlwch Freddie Wong

Gabriel (film) Liam McIntyre Spartacus Spartacus: Blood and Sand Spartacus: Gods of the Arena University of Sheffield

References Article Sources and Contributors Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors

Article Licenses License

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Andy Whitfield

Andy Whitfield

Andy Whitfield

Whitfield at the San Diego Comic-Con International, July 2010

Born

Died

Occupation

Years active

Spouse(s)

Children

Amlwch, Wales

11 September 2011 Sydney, Australia

Actor, model, engineer

2004–2011

Vashti

Jesse & Indigo

[1] Andy Whitfield(died 11 September 2011) was a Welsh Australian actor and model. The actor left behind his wife Vashti and two children, Jesse and Indigo. He was best known for his leading role in the Starz television series [2] Spartacus: Blood and Sandduring 2010.

Career Whitfield was born in Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales. He studied engineering at the University of Sheffield, England and [3][4] worked in Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia as an engineer before settling in Sydney in 1999. He appeared in several Australian television series, such asOpening Up,All Saints,The Strip,Packed to the Rafters, and McLeod's Daughters. [5] Whitfield gained his first prominent role in the Australian supernatural filmGabrielalso starred in the 2010. He [5] television seriesSpartacus: Blood and Sand, which was filmed in New Zealand. He portrays a version of the historical Spartacus, although in this retelling he is a conscripted soldier condemned to death who defeats all four of his executioners and is thereby recycled as a gladiator. The actual Spartacus, like this fictional version, was destined [6] to lead a rebellion against the Romans (the Third Servile War). Whitfield also appeared in the Australian thriller [7] The Clinicstarring opposite Tabrett Bethell (ofLegend of the Seekerfame) which was shot in Deniliquin. In August 2010, Whitfield teamed up with Freddie Wong and created a 2-minute YouTube video named "Time [8] Crisis", based on the gameTime Crisismade a brief, uncredited voice-only appearance in the prequel. Whitfield [9] mini-seriesSpartacus: Gods of the Arena, which premiered on 21 January 2011.

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"Nowhere to Hide" (season 8, episode 4)

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Illness and death

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2008

2011

References [1] "Spartacus star Whitfield dies, age 39" (http:/ /www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/5608742/Spartacus-star-Whitfield-dies-aged-39). Stuff.com.nz. 12 September 2011. . Retrieved 12 September 2011. [2]Spartacus: Vengeanceepisode 201 (http://www.starz.com/originals/spartacus/videos/#/episode-201) ending credits at 54:00 time mark [3] Crump, Eryl (20 September 2010). "Anglesey-born star pulls out of Spartacus series after cancer returns" (http:/ /www.dailypost.co.uk/ news/north-wales-news/2010/09/20/anglesey-born-star-pulls-out-of-spartacus-series-after-cancer-returns-55578-27300997/ ).Daily Post, North Wales News. . Retrieved 25 April 2011. [4] Amatangelo, Amy (22 January 2010). "Andy Whitfield: A warrior made" (http:/ /www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/ general/view.bg?articleid=1227317).Boston Herald. . Retrieved 25 January 2010. [5] "Aussie stars in sex and violence epic" (http:/ /news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1003647).Ninemsn. 25 January 2010. . Retrieved 25 January 2010. [6] Radish, Christina (22 January 2010). "Interview: Andy Whitfield Talks SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND" (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).Inland Empire Strikes Back Fan Club. . Retrieved 25 January 2010. [7] Miller, Gerri (21 Jan 2010). "Ecollywood: Glenn Close, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Eric Stoltz, Lucy Lawless and more" (http:/ /www. mnn.com/lifestyle/ecollywood/stories/ecollywood-glenn-close-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-eric-stoltz-lucy-lawless).Ecollywood. Archived (http://web.archive.org/web/20100123192118/http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/ecollywood/stories/ ecollywood-glenn-close-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-eric-stoltz-lucy-lawless) from the original on 23 January 2010. . Retrieved 25 January 2010. [8] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKogQf9ooR8

Spartacus: Blood and Sand

Spartacus

The Clinic

Television

Role

Spartacus (voice only, uncredited)

Gabriel

Title

2010

2007

Whitfield died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in Sydney, Australia, on 11 September 2011, 18 months after his initial [1][16] cancer diagnosis.

Filmography

The Strip

All Saints

Packed to the Rafters

McLeod's Daughters

Film

Title

Andy Whitfield

In March 2010, Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and began undergoing treatment immediately [10] [10] in New Zealand. This delayed production of season two ofSpartacus: Vengeancewaiting for. While Whitfield's treatment and expected recovery, the network produced a six-part prequel,Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, with only a brief uncredited voiceover from the actor. Although declared cancer-free in June 2010, a routine medical [11] [12][13][14] in September 2010 revealed a relapse and Whitfield was compelled to abandon the role. Starz recast [15] Australian actor Liam McIntyre as Whitfield's successor.

Gabriel

Cameron Marshall

Episodes 2 and 7

"The Bitter End" (episode 6)

13 episodes

Role

2008

2008

Matthew Parkes

Nick Leigh

Charlie Palmer

Brett Samuels

2010

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena

Notes

"All in the Planning" (season 1, episode 10)

2004

"Opening Up" (season 2, episode 7)

Year

Andy Whitfield

[9] Kennedy, Gerrick D.. "'Spartacus': 'Gods of the Arena' or gods of TV?" (http:/ /latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/08/ tca-press-tour-spartacus-gods-of-the-arena-.html).TCA Press Tour.Los Angeles Times. . Retrieved 7 October 2010. [10] Ausiello, Michael. "'Spartacus' delayed as star Andy Whitfield undergoes cancer treatment" (http:/ /ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/03/09/ spartacus-star-andy-whitfield-has-cancer/).Entertainment Weekly. Archived (http://web.archive.org/web/20100925110317/http:// ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/03/09/spartacus-star-andy-whitfield-has-cancer/) from the original on 25 September 2010. . Retrieved 7 October 2010. [11] "Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Killed 'Spartacus' Actor Andy Whitfield" (http:/ /au.ibtimes.com/articles/212186/20110912/ non-hodgkin-s-lymphoma-killed-spartacus-actor-andy-whitfield. htm#.UC2YIs-uliU). au.ibtimes.com. Sep 12 2011. . Retrieved August 17 2012. [12] "'Spartacus' Star Andy Whitfield Is Cancer-Free & Ready To Return To The Starz Series" (http:/ /www.deadline.com/2010/06/ spartacus-star-andy-whitfield-is-cancer-free-ready-to-return-to-the-starz-series/ ). Deadline Hollywood. 8 June 2010. . Retrieved 12 September 2011. [13] "Official Starz statement regarding Andy Whitfield." (http:/ /community.starz.com/t5/Spartacus-Blood-and-Sand/ Official-Starz-statement-regarding-Andy-Whitfield/td-p/65282). Starz. 19 September 2010. . Retrieved 12 September 2011. [14] "Ailing Whitfield leaves 'Spartacus'" (http:/ /www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2010/09/17/Ailing-Whitfield-leaves-Spartacus/ UPI-94701284782165/). upi.com. 17 September 2010. . Retrieved 11 September 2011. [15] "Liam Mcintyre Chosen To Play Title Role In New 'Spartacus'" (http:/ /starz.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1052). Starz.mediaroom.com. 17 January 2011. . Retrieved 11 September 2011. [16] "Spartacus star Andy Whitfield, 39, dies in Sydney" (http:/ /www.news.com.au/breaking-news/ spartacus-star-andy-whitfield-39-dies-in-sydney/story-e6frfku0-1226134662983). News.com.au. 12 September 2011. . Retrieved 12 September 2011. http:/ / www. dailymail. co. uk/ health/ article-2163627/ Andy-Whitfield-Widow-Spartacus-star-actor-reveals-heartache-death-cancer.html

External links  Andy Whitfield (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1813878/) at the Internet Movie Database

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Amlwch

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Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Winefride, Amlwch

Amlwch Amlwch shown within Anglesey

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Amlwch( Welsh pronunciation:a [ˈamlʊWales. It is situated on the north coast of the Islec]) is the most northerly town in of Anglesey, on the A5025 which connects it to Holyhead and to Menai Bridge. The town has no beach, but it has impressive coastal cliffs. Tourism is an important element of the local economy. At one time it was a busy port, with boats sailing to the Isle of Man and to Liverpool. A number of the houses date from the 19th century and add to the atmosphere of the town.

The local newspaper for northeastern Anglesey isYr Arwydd('The Sign').Yr Arwyddis the local Welsh name for Mynydd Bodafon, the paper covers the area surrounding the mountain, and has an image of the summit as its logo.

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