When Ricky Whittle modeled for the Reebok brand in the early 2000s, he wasn’t sure if he would limit his career to acting. It was not fate or luck for Ricky, who had explored all areas in his quest for success. The English native, who was bullied at his school for being the only black child, didn’t wait for fate to write its own stories. Here are facts you need to know about the talented actor.
Ricky Whittle’s Bio, Age, Ethnicity
He was born on November 23, 1981 in Oldham,England to his parents; Harry, his Jamaican father and Maggie (Goodwin), his British mother. Growing up with a military father and the eldest of three children, Ricky had to move to different countries with his parents. One of the countries where the family lived for a long time was in Northern Ireland, where Ricky attended school. His diaries in Northern Ireland contain episodes in which he wishes to go white due to bullying at school.
He had his college education in Southampton. However, he was previously coveted for professional football by Arsenal and Celtic football clubs. This venture was short-lived after Ricky sustained an injury. He moved to Southampton Solent University, went to law school and combined his studies with modeling to help pay for his schooling.
His modeling journey has propelled him to stardom when he became the face of a footwear brand, Reebok, in the early 2000s. This was followed immediately by his acting debut in the British TV series DreamTeam (2002). At this point, he knew that acting was always his focus. The show’s ninth series ended in 2006, and Whittle then left. That same year he landed another role as “Calvin Valentine” Hollyoaks in another show airing on Channel 4. Whittle left the show in 2009 and appeared on the BBC’s Season 7 Must Dance Bowl with professional dancer Natalie Lowe.
After an impressive performance in the first season of the post-apocalyptic drama The 100 in 2014, the actor received a nod to continue as his regular character “Lincon” in the second season. He got so much attention on American screens. While still filming The 100 he landed another role on ABC’s drama series, The Mistresses Appear in 10 Episodes. 2017 was even more promising for the actor as he landed a major role in the popular film American Gods which was an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name. It didn’t stop there, Whittle was cast in the popular 2017 Netflix film Diapers Forever(2018), largely based on the novel by Trisha R. Thomas. The ride wasn’t entirely smooth for Ricky Whittle, but despite everything he persevered.
Personal life – wife, children, girlfriend parents
Ricky Whittle isn’t the kind of celebrity who just keeps everything about his personal life. However, what we do know is that the actor suffered from bullying due to the fact that his father was of Afro-Jamaican descent, so he wanted to change his skin color to white. In one of his interviews, he shared stories of how children at school would ask if he was painted by God, as well as other racist comments. But his British mother has always encouraged him to embrace his colour, which he will one day appreciate.
Due to his private nature, it cannot be determined if the actor is or has been married to anyone. He reportedly once dated fellow actress Carley Stenson, who he starred in on the Hollyoaks series. The two ended their relationship after 3 years but remained friends. He is currently dating the beautiful Kirstina Colonna. The couple started dating in 2016 and have been together ever since. Whittle has no children from his relationship.
Is he gay?
Due to his demure appearance, people have questioned the actor’s sexuality. But while the above question occasionally comes up, Whittle himself has never agreed with the assumptions.
height, weight, dimensions
Ricky Whittle is a perfect fit for modeling, for the very obvious reasons. With his tall and shapely physique and well sectioned six packs, it’s not wrong to say he can model until he’s 80 years old. 1.85 m), which is quite proportional to his weight of 95 kg.