Liam McIntyre
Liam McIntyre | |
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Born | Adelaide, Australia | 8 February 1982
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2007–present |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Website | http://www.liam-mcintyre.com/ |
Liam McIntyre (born 8 February 1982) is an Australian actor most known for his work in several short films and guest starring roles in Australian TV series. He is soon to be starring in the leading role of Starz television series Spartacus: Vengeance.[1]
Career
Although McIntyre has started his career in mostly short films, the actor had more promising roles guest starring in Australia's popular television series' Rush and Neighbours. His first feature film starring role came in the Craig Newland directed film Frozen Moments. McIntyre made his US television debut guest starring in an episode of the award nominated HBO mini-series The Pacific.
McIntyre was chosen to replace Welsh actor, the late Andy Whitfield who had to withdraw from the role of Spartacus when his cancer came back while filming.[2][3] McIntyre is currently in New Zealand, getting himself into "gladiator" shape in order to take on the iconic role of the Thracian warrior. Production on the second season of Spartacus is slated to resume in the fall of 2011 and will premiere in January 2012.[4]
Filmography
Film and television credits
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Shotgun! [An Opening Sequence] | Antonio | Film (short) |
2007–2009 | Fancy | Nigel | Film (short) |
2009 | Anniversary | Harry | Film (short) |
2009 | Niflheim: Blood & Bullets | Lance Corporal Christopher Bragi | Film |
2010 | Bottled Up | Bruce | Film (short) |
2010 | Radev | Nik Radev | Film (short) |
2010 | The Pacific | Lew | TV mini-series (Episode: "Iwo Jima") |
2010 | Neighbours | Bradley Hewson | TV series (Episode #1.5917) |
2010 | Rush | Sergeant Matt Connor | TV series (Episodes: #3.16, #3.8) |
2010 | A Bitter Sip of Life | Manu | Film (short) |
2011 | Ektopos | Simon | Film |
2011 | Frozen Moments | Josh Hodder | Film (pre-production) |
2011–2012 | Spartacus: Vengeance | Spartacus | TV series |
References
- ^ Itzkoff, Dave (18 January 2011). "He Is Spartacus: Liam McIntyre Talks About Taking Over in Season 2 of 'Blood and Sand'". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ "Liam Mcintyre: Liam Mcintyre Is Starz' New Spartacus". Buzz Baba. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ [1][dead link ]
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Liam McIntyre –". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2 June 2011.