Little Squirrels: Cutie Patootie of the Week: Andy Whitfield

This week's Cutie Patootie just recently past away. Andy Whitfield died on September 11, 2011 of cancer. He was 40 years old. Andy Whitfield was a great actor that died too soon.

If you don't know who he is, you should watch Spartacus: Blood and Sand. I recently discovered this show and fell in love with it. Andy Whitfield plays a Thracian who becomes a Gladiator after defeating his executioners, 4 of them, at a Gladiatorial game. Andy's portrayal of Spartacus is magnificent. He shows the right emotions of anger and passions for his wife. I love the look in his eyes before a battle. Andy Whitfield makes you believe in Spartacus.

Before Andy Whitfield became an actor he studied at the University of Sheffield, and to major in what you may ask. Well, Andy studied to become an engineer. He was definitely smart, always a good thing. After graduating he moved to Australia. There he attended Screenwise Film & TV School for Actors. He had minor roles in Australian tv shows. His first big role was in the Australian movie, Gabriel.

Andy Whitfield was an amazing actor that had just began his career and would have accomplished many more things. He had 2 children with his wife Vashti Whitfield. I recommend that you watch him in action in Spartacus: Blood and Sand. The new season Spartacus: Vengeance started this last week. Andy Whitfield was replaced by Liam McIntyre. Let's hope that Liam does a great job at portraying Spartacus just as Andy Whitfield did.