Will Poulter - Actor
Age: 32
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Actor
Will Poulter is an English actor recognized for his distinctive physical features and versatile acting range. Since beginning his career as a child actor in 2007, he has moved between comedy, high-stakes drama, and blockbuster action roles.
Physical Appearance
Poulter is widely noted for his expressive and prominent eyebrows, which he has frequently discussed in interviews. While he has described his own look as "unconventional" or "unusual," he is also known for a significant physical transformation he underwent for his role as Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), for which he achieved a highly athletic, muscular physique.
Acting Style & Career
Poulter is praised for his ability to play characters ranging from awkward and comedic to intense and villainous. His career highlights include:
Breakout Roles: He first gained attention as Lee Carter in Son of Rambow (2007) and Eustace Scrubb in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010).
Comedy: He achieved mainstream recognition and a BAFTA Rising Star Award for his role as the awkward teenager Kenny in We're the Millers (2013).
Drama & Sci-Fi: He has played more serious or antagonistic roles in The Maze Runner (as Gally), The Revenant (opposite Leonardo DiCaprio), and the interactive film Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.
Recent Acclaim: He received Emmy nominations for his performances in the miniseries Dopesick (2021) and as Chef Luca in the series The Bear (2023–2024).
Personal Background
Born in 1993 in Hammersmith, London, Poulter has spoken openly about his experiences with dyslexia and dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder), noting that finding drama in school gave him a sense of purpose. He is also known for his advocacy regarding mental health and social justice issues.