Is Andy Whitfield A-List?
No — Andy Whitfield is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Reached A-list in 2010
Rises to Fame
Lost A-list status in 2011
Dropped to B tier — Cancer Returns
Ranking Timeline
Australian TV Debut
Whitfield appeared in several Australian TV series, earning modest income.
Spartacus Breakthrough
Cast as Spartacus in *Spartacus: Blood and Sand*, gaining international recognition.
Rises to Fame
The show becomes a massive hit, elevating Whitfield's profile and earning potential.
First Cancer Diagnosis
Production of *Spartacus* delayed due to Whitfield's diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma; initial treatment appeared successful.
Cancer Returns
His cancer returns. This stops any further acting oppurtunites.
Death
Whitfield dies at age 39, resulting in the complete halt of his career.
Legacy of a Warrior
Remembered for his iconic role and courageous battle with cancer; his death cut short a promising career.
Last updated: February 21, 2026