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Born on December 31, 1981 in Oldham, United Kingdom, Ricky Whittle is a model and television actor. As of 2026, Ricky Whittle is 44 years old. Education on record includes University of Southampton. Credited works include Hollyoaks, Single Ladies and Mistresses.
My Take
Ricky Whittle's path is the kind I instinctively root for. He started as a Reebok model, broke through on Hollyoaks, nearly won Strictly Come Dancing, and ultimately landed the lead role of Shadow Moon in American Gods. Model-to-actor transitions usually stall at good looks, but Whittle built real presence and carried a demanding fantasy series. Going from Oldham to headlining American television takes both grit and luck, and he clearly had to grind for it. I respect performers who climb rather than coast, and his trajectory shows someone who kept proving he belonged.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ricky Whittle
- Name (Japanese)
- リッキー・ホゥイットル
- Reading
- りっきー・ほぅいっとる
- Born
- December 31, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Oldham, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / model / television actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Southampton
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Hollyoaks | — | |
| Notable work | Single Ladies | — | |
| Notable work | Mistresses | — | |
| Notable work | The 100 | — | |
| Notable work | American Gods | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.rickywhittle.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rickywhittle/
- Xhttps://x.com/MrRickyWhittle
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky%20Whittle
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6108784
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ricky Whittle born?
Born December 31, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Ricky Whittle from?
Ricky Whittle is from Oldham, United Kingdom.
What does Ricky Whittle do?
Ricky Whittle works as actor, model, television actor.
What is Ricky Whittle known for?
Notable works include Hollyoaks, Single Ladies, Mistresses.
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