Ricky Whittle Wife, Girlfriend, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Parents, Gay

May 2024 · 4 minute read

Ricky Whittle is an English actor who is gaining international recognition for his roles in The 100 and American Gods. He got his start in the early 2000s as a model for Reebok. and would later land a role in the British TV series, Hollyoaks as Calvin Valentine.

In 2009 he appeared in the British reality competition series Strictly Come Dancing and came second. After years of appearing on UK TV, Ricky was able to make the jump to US TV series in 2012 when he landed a role in Single Women, VH1’s hit show. He then went on to appear on the ABC television show, Mistresses.

Shortly after, he landed a role in The CW’s post-apocalyptic drama, The 100. His role on the show was well received and he was able to turn that success into bigger roles. It was then announced that Ricky Whittle had landed the sought after role of Shadow Moon in the highly anticipated and highly anticipated adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel, American Gods. The show that debuted on Starz was immediately well received for its cinematography, storytelling, excellent cast, and characters.

Here’s more on the British Star as he makes his way through Hollywood.

Bio (age and ethnicity)

Richard “Ricky” Whittle was born in Oldham, England on January 31. st of December 1981. He has two younger siblings. Ricky is mixed-race: his mother is white while his father is black from Jamaica.

Ricky Whittle attended Southampton Solent University where he studied law. He started modeling to pay for the books he needed for his studies. However, he dropped out just before graduation in order to pursue his full-time job. In 2011, he moved to the United States to better advance his career.

Parents

His parents are Maggie and Harry Whittle Merci, his father in the Royal Air Force, the family had to move to a new country every few years. As a result, Ricky primarily grew up in Northern Ireland. The young actor was bullied at school because he is the only black child in his school. The bullying got so bad that he revealed to his Caucasian mother that he wished he was white so he could fit in better with the other kids.

Her mother’s maiden name is Goodwin and she is from England.

Is he gay?

It is common for the media to speculate about the personal lives of celebrities. Since his film debut, fans and gossip blogs have wanted to know which team the actor plays for. Based on his dating history, the actor is exclusively straight and has only had relationships with women.

However, it’s clear from his social media posts that the actor is a friend of the LGBTQ community and gay rights.

Ricky Whittle: wife and girlfriend

The actor is currently single and therefore does not have a wife. He is currently in a long-term relationship with Kirstina Colonna, whom he has been in a relationship with since 2016.

Previously, he had a relationship with Carley Stenson, who was his partner on Hollyoaks. They were together from 2007 to 2011. Since their separation, they have remained close friends.

Ricky also previously dated Jessica Szohr in 2012 and Rumer Willis in 2014.

Height, weight and body measurements

His height is listed as 6 ft 1 in and his weight is recorded as 85 kg (187 lb). His other body measurements are currently unknown, but the fact that Ricky Whittle boasts an enviable physique is undeniable.

Currently, his exact training and diet is not known, but you can easily tell that he puts in all the effort to look great. This requires healthy eating and frequent visits to the gym.

Net value

The actor currently has a total net worth of $1Million. That’s an impressive amount, considering its relative newness to the industry. In a short time, he landed leading roles in several shows, including Hollyoaks, Single Ladies, Mistresses, American Gods and The 100 .

Considering he has this early success in his career, you can be sure great things will await him as he continues to grow and build his career.

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