Spartacus - A STARZ Original Series

John Hannah

Acclaimed Scottish actor John Hannah plays Batiatus, the Roman gladiator owner, in “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena,” a Starz original action-adventure drama series.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Hannah served his apprenticeship as an electrician before entering the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama at 20. He went on to establish a successful career in television and theater, notable for his breakthrough film role as Matthew in the box office hit romantic comedy Four Weddings and a Funeral. His other memorable film roles include Gwyneth Paltrow’s love interest James in Sliding Doors and the bumbling, drunken thief Jonathan Carnahan in The Mummy and its two sequels, The Mummy Returns and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. His leading television roles include “McCallum,” “Agatha Christie: Poirot,” “Cold Blood,” “Out of the Blue” and “Rebus,” which he also executive produced. His executive producer credits also include “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” “Quite Ugly One Morning” and “Afterlife.”

Hannah and his wife, actress Joanna Roth, are parents of young twins Gabriel and Astrid.