Who played the male lead in spartacus?

The male lead in the television series "Spartacus" was played by Andy Whitfield in the first season, titled "Spartacus: Blood and Sand." After Whitfield's untimely death in 2011, the role was taken over by Liam McIntyre for the subsequent seasons, including "Spartacus: Vengeance" and "Spartacus: War of the Damned."