Influencers from United Kingdom starting with W

• Warwick Davis

  Occupation: Actor

  Warwick Ashley Davis is an English actor and television presenter. Active within the industry since he was eleven, Davis is among the highest-grossing supporting actors of all time and has the highest average gross revenue of all supporting actors.[3] He played the title character in Willow (1988) and the Leprechaun film series (1993–2003); several characters in the Star Wars film series (1983–2024), most notably Wicket the Ewok; and Professor Filius Flitwick and the goblin Griphook in the Harry Potter film series (2001–2011).

  X: 626.9K Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 379K Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 173K Followers / Subscribers

• Wentworth Miller

  Occupation: Actor

  Wentworth Earl Miller III is a British and American actor known for playing the role of Michael Scofield in Prison Break, for which he received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2005. He made his screenwriting debut with the 2013 thriller film Stoker. In 2014, he began playing Leonard Snart / Captain Cold in a recurring role on The Flash before becoming a series main on the spin-off, Legends of Tomorrow.

  Instagram: 646K Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 584K Followers / Subscribers

• Wilbur Soot

  Occupation: Youtuber

  Wilbur Soot is the online persona and stage name of Will Gold, a British internet personality, musician, and streamer. He first gained significant popularity for his work on YouTube, creating comedic, often satirical, videos, and notably for his involvement in the group SootHouse.

  He transitioned much of his focus to Twitch streaming, primarily playing Minecraft and becoming a major figure on the immensely popular Dream SMP server. Within the Dream SMP storyline, he is known for his role as the creator and former president of the fictional nation L'Manberg.

  As a musician, he is known for his indie rock/folk-pop style. His most commercially successful song is "Your New Boyfriend", which charted internationally. He is also the frontman and primary songwriter for the indie rock band Lovejoy, which has released several successful EPs and gained a significant following.

  In summary, he is a multifaceted online celebrity known for his witty humor on YouTube, his storytelling and character work on Twitch, and his melodic indie music.

  YouTube: 5.3M Followers / Subscribers X: 2.9M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.9M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 26K Followers / Subscribers

• Will Poulter

  Occupation: 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.

  Instagram: 1.2M Followers / Subscribers

• William Franklyn-Miller

  Occupation: Actor

  Sir Elton John is a legendary British singer, songwriter, and pianist who became one of the most successful solo artists in music history. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947, he was a child prodigy who taught himself piano at age four and later won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music.

  Musical Career & Style

  The Partnership: He is best known for his decades-long collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin. Together, they have written more than 30 albums since 1967.

  The Sound: His music is a unique blend of pop, rock, gospel, and rhythm and blues, centered around his virtuosic piano playing.

  Flamboyant Persona: During his 1970s peak, he became a global icon not just for his hits, but for his outrageous stage costumes, oversized glasses, and high-energy performances.

  Major Achievements

  Chart Records: He has sold over 300 million records worldwide. His tribute to Princess Diana, "Candle in the Wind 1997," remains the best-selling physical single of all time.

  EGOT Status: He is a member of the elite "EGOT" group, having won an Emmy, Grammy (5), Oscar (2), and Tony Award.

  Key Hits: His catalog includes timeless classics such as "Your Song," "Rocket Man," "Tiny Dancer," "Bennie and the Jets," "I'm Still Standing," and the soundtrack for Disney’s "The Lion King."

  Impact & Philanthropy

  Outside of music, Sir Elton is a prominent humanitarian. He founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992, which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars to combat HIV/AIDS globally. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998 for his services to music and charity. After a record-breaking five-year "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, he officially retired from touring in 2023.

  Instagram: 1.6M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 201K Followers / Subscribers

• William, Prince of Wales

  Occupation: Prince

  William, Prince of Wales, born William Arthur Philip Louis on 21 June 1982, is the elder son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. Heir apparent to the British throne, he was educated at Ludgrove, Eton College, and the University of St Andrews, where he met his wife, Catherine Middleton. They married in 2011 and have three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

  He served in the Royal Air Force as a search-and-rescue pilot and later with the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Created Duke of Cambridge on his wedding day, he became Prince of Wales in 2022. Known for mental-health advocacy through Heads Together and environmental work via the Earthshot Prize, he carries out hundreds of royal engagements yearly while balancing family life at Kensington Palace and Anmer Hall. At 6 ft 3 in, he is the tallest British heir in history.

• WillNE

  Occupation: Youtuber

  William Jonathan Lenney, better known as WillNE, is an English YouTuber and internet personality based in Newcastle. Lenney's content is noted for both his videos focusing around internet culture and his practical jokes, such as getting a variety of YouTubers to collaboratively sing the song "All Star" without their knowledge, and fooling several media organisations into thinking he was a contestant on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. Lenney's style of content was described by Vice Media in 2018 as designed for "teenagers hyper-literate on internet culture." In January 2024, Lenney became a co-owner of Quadrant Esports, a content creation and apparel brand founded by Lando Norris.

  YouTube: 5.3M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 1.4M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.1M Followers / Subscribers