Spartacus (film) Spartacus (film) Spartacus is a 1960 American epic historical drama film directed by Stanley Kubrick, written by Dalton Trumbo, and based on the novel of the same title by Howard Fast. It is inspired by the life story of Spartacus, the leader of a slave revolt in antiquity, and the events of the Third Servile War, and stars Kirk Douglas in the title role, Laurence Olivier as Roman general and politician Marcus Licinius Crassus, Peter Ustinov, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, as slave trader Lentulus Batiatus, John Gavin as Julius Caesar, Jean Simmons as Varinia, Charles
Scott Wright (actor) Scott Wright (actor) Scott Wright (born 2 October 1974) is a British actor, singer, and musician. He was nominated for a national television award as most popular newcomer for his role as Sam Kingston in "Coronation Street" and has been awarded a "Rear of the Year" title. Wright had a three-year stay in ITV's "Coronation Street", playing Sam Kingston. Wright's other acting credits on television include ITV's "Crossroads" and BBC One's "Casualty". Added to this he played the title role in "Tristan" in the Merlin International films production. Wright has also appeared in ITV's "Emmerdale" and Channel 4's "Shameless". Scott