Will Poulter is an award-winning actor who is best known for his portrayal of Kenny Rossmore in We’re the Millers, for which he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award. His notable acting credits include his roles in Son of Rambow, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Maze Runner, The Revenant, Detroit, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Midsommar, The Score, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. So, who is Will Poulter? Here’s everything we know about the British actor.
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Will Poulter Biography
Birth Name
William Jack Poulter
Nickname
Will
Profession
Actor
Nationality
British
Birthday/Birthplace
Will Poulter was born on 28 January 1993 in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom.
Age
He’s currently 31 years old.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Ethnicity
White
He has English, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry.
Education
Will Poulter attended Harrodian School in London. He later enrolled at Bristol University to study drama but dropped out after his freshman year to pursue an acting career.
Family Details
- Father – Neil Poulter (Professor of Cardiology)
- Mother – Caroline Poulter (Former Nurse)
- Siblings – He has two sisters and a brother.
Will Poulter Love Life
Will Poulter is currently in a relationship with Irish model Bobby T. She has a son from her previous relationship.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 6 feet 2 inches
- In centimeters – 188 cm
- In meters – 1.8 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 80 kg
- In Pounds – 176 lbs
Body measurements
- Measurements – 40-13.5-32
- Chest – 40 inches
- Biceps – 13.5 inches
- Waist – 32 inches
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Light Brown
Shoe Size
He wears a size 13 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Unknown
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Will Poulter earned his first acting role at the age of 12 years old in 2007, playing a lead role in the coming of the age comedy film, ‘Son of Rambow’. The film is about two schoolboys who attempt to make a film.
Television Debut
Will had his first television role in the British comedy series, Comedy: Shuffle in 2007.
Famous For
His first major role came in 2010 when he was cast in the 2010 fantasy adventure film ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader’. The role earned him lots of fame and recognition, however, the film had only received mixed reviews from critics.
His portrayal in the 2013 American comedy film ‘We’re the Millers’ can be considered one of the best works in his career. Though the film earned mixed reviews, it was a commercial success and earned him two MTV Movie Awards and British Academy Film Awards for the EE Rising Star Award.
Another significant work in Poulter’s career was in the 2015 film ‘The Revenant’. The film was based on a 2002 novel of the same name by Michael Punke. It also starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and Domhall Gleeson. The film received positive reviews from critics and won several awards including three Oscars.
In 2018, he starred in the film ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ alongside Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Giancarlo Esposito. His performance in the film was highly appreciated by critics and people. He was cast as Adam Warlock alongside Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, and Vin Diesel in the MCU film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The film was released on April 22, 2023.
Favorite Things
- Movie – Stand by Me (1986)
- Footwear – Nike Trainers
Will Poulter Net worth
As of 2024, Will Poulter has a net worth of $5 million. He made his fortune by appearing in some high-profile films and other business-related activities.
Will Poulter Facts
Will Poulter aspired to become an actor at a very young age and took drama lessons while studying in school. It was his drama teacher (Laura Lawson) who encouraged him to give an audition for the film, Son of Rambow, which was his debut film.
He co-founded his own production company called Gold Soil along with British screenwriter and actor Seb de Souza.
He was originally picked to play Pennywise in the 2017 horror film, ‘It’, but he later decided to drop out after the production of the film was delayed due to scheduling conflicts. The role finally went to Bill Skarsgård.
In 2014, he was featured in ‘Hollywood’s Next Wave’ list that included upcoming 23 actors by Vanity Fair magazine in its July issue.
He loves acting and playing football.
In 2023, Will appeared on the cover of HUNGER magazine‘s ‘Timeslice issue’.