Celebrity Biographies
Ioane king
He played Rhaskos, one of the favorite characters of the fans of “Spartacus, blood and sand”, the Starz series. Ioane “John” King has passed away at the age of 49, as a result of cancer. He died on August 17, 2022, “in his house, surrounded by friends and family,” said Anne Wall, the interpreter’s sister.
Born on February 13, 1973, in New Zealand, Ioane King began to be interested in acting from a young age, when he was studying at primary school, where he was part of the theater group.
He started acting in Spartacus, Blood and Sand. as an extra, but eventually his character, Rhaskos, began to have a presence, winning over viewers. ‘He had a powerful presence and always a positive attitude,’ comments Manu Bennett, co-star. ‘I remember John very fondly for his huge smile and the twinkle in his eye as he welcomed us on set every day offering the handshake, with his gladiator arm and shouting “brother”, with his deep voice”.
In addition to her role in Spartacus, Blood and Sand , which ended in 2013 after three seasons and a miniseries prequel, Ioane King has also worked as a personal trainer and corrections officer. More information about his private life is unknown.