History Creator / ManuBennett

* DyeingForYourArt: While the rest of the cast of ''Series/{{Spartacus|BloodAndSand}}'' underwent this, Manu took in to another level by growing both his hair long and a BadassBeard to fit Crixus' CharacterDevelopment.

* ''Series/TheShannaraChronicles'' (2016-) as Allanon the Druid.

* ''Sinbad and the Minotaur'' (2011)

* ''Sinbad and the Minotaur]]''

Jonathan Manu Bennett (born 10 October 1969 in Rotorua, New Zealand), also known as John Bennett or Jon Bennett, is a UsefulNotes/NewZealand actor.

Jonathan Manu Bennett (born 10 October 1969), also known as John Bennett or Jon Bennett, is a UsefulNotes/NewZealand actor.

Of Maori descent and born in UsefulNotes/{{Auckland}} to a singer and a fashion model, Manu's family relocated to UsefulNotes/{{Australia}} soon after his birth. During high school Manu played representative rugby and studied classical ballet and piano, before attending University of NSW to study Drama.

* ''Series/{{Arrow}}'' (2011 -- 2015) as [[ComicBook/{{Deathstroke}} Slade Wilson / Deathstroke]]

Manu Bennett (born 10 October 1969), also known as John Bennett or Jon Bennett, is a UsefulNotes/NewZealand actor.

* AbilityOverAppearance: The producers of ''Arrow'' had the choice of either staying true to the comics and finding an American to play Slade Wilson, or altering the character to be Australian and hiring Bennett.

* DyeingForYourArt: While the rest of the cast of ''[[Series/SpartacusBloodAndSand Spartacus]]'' underwent this, Manu took in to another level by growing both his hair long and a BadassBeard to fit Crixus' CharacterDevelopment.
* FakeNationality: Rarely ever plays an Australian or someone from New Zeland.

* ProductionPosse: With Creator/SamRaimi but more so Rob Tapert, who cast him in both Xena and Spartacus. He also frequently appeared in Wrestling/{{WWE}} films during the middle of the TurnOfTheMillennium.

* StarMakingRole: He's been around since TheNineties, but his role as [[Series/SpartacusBloodAndSand Crixus]] gave him recognition and boost.

* ThoseTwoActors: With Creator/LucyLawless and Cynthia Addai-Robinson.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Was up for the title role in Conan, Ronon Dex in Stargate Atlantis (also went to Momoa) and Terry Sheridan in Tomb Raider 2 (Gerard Butler).

* ProductionPosse: With Creator/SamRaimi. He also frequently appeared in Wrestling/{{WWE}} films during the middle of the TurnOfTheMillennium.

* ThoseTwoActors: With Creator/LucyLawless.

* {{Badass}}: Is frequently cast as such.
** BadassBaritone: Has a very deep, husky voice.

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Has become known for his villainous roles but is very warm and kind.

* ''Series/BlueHeelers''
* ''Series/BeastMaster''
* ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess''
* ''Series/ShortlandStreet''
* ''Film/TheMarine''
* ''Film/TheCondemned''
* ''Film/ThirtyDaysOfNight''
* ''[[Series/SpartacusBloodAndSand Spartacus Series]]''
* ''Series/{{Arrow}}''
* ''Film/TheHobbit''

* DarkAndTroubledPast: He was a bullying victim, then lost his mother and brother in a car accident. He stated in an interview that he found peace through acting.

* DarkAndTroubledPast : He was a bullying victim, then lost his mother and brother in a car accident. He stated in an interview that he found peace through acting.

Manu Bennett (born 10 October 1969), also known as John Bennett or Jon Bennett, is a New Zealand actor.

Of Maori descent and born in Auckland, New Zealand to a singer and a fashion model, Manu's family relocated to Australia soon after his birth. During high school Manu played representative rugby and studied classical ballet and piano, before attending University of NSW to study Drama.

* {{Badass}}: Is frequently cast as such, and counts one himself in RealLife.

** CulturedBadass: As written above, he played representative rugby and studied classical ballet and piano during high school, before attending University of NSW to study Drama.
* ButNotTooForeign: He is of Te Arawa, Ngati Kahungunu Maori and Irish descent from his father' side and of Scottish and Spanish blood from his mother's side.

!!He appeared in
* ''Series/BlueHeelers''
* ''Series/BeastMaster''
* ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess''
* ''Series/ShortlandStreet''
* ''Film/TheMarine''
* ''Film/TheCondemned''
* ''Film/ThirtyDaysOfNight''
* ''[[Series/SpartacusBloodAndSand Spartacus Series]]''
* ''Series/{{Arrow}}''
* ''Film/TheHobbit''

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** BadassBaritone: Has a very deep voice.

** CulturedBadass: During high school, he played representative rugby and studied classical ballet and piano, before attending University of NSW to study Drama.