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Will Poulter Biography

Birth Name:William Jack Poulter

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was nominated for a 2009 Young Artist Award for his role in "Son of Rambow․"
In 2008, he was nominated for the British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer
In 2010, he was nominated for a Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for his role in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader․"
Was nominated for the 2011 Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor
Was the recipient of the 2014 BAFTA Rising Star Award
Discovered that he loved acting during a stint in "School of Comedy," a children's sketch show
Learned to speak in an American accent by watching American television shows, particularly "Friends," which was his favorite show when he was a child
Quote: "I wasn't good at anything at school․ Acting was the only thing that I really loved doing and was interested in․ It wasn't that I chose acting, more that it was my only option․"
Is best known for his portrayal of characters with quirky personalities
Is featured in the Rizzle Kick's music video "Skip to the Good Bit․"

Awards

2008British Independent Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer: nominated
2008ALFS Award-Young British Performer of the Year: nominated
2009Young Artist Award-Best Performance in an International Feature Film - Leading Young Performers: nominated
2010PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role - Male: nominated
2011Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2011ALFS Award-Young British Performer of the Year: nominated
2011Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: nominated
2013ALFS Award-Young British Performer of the Year: nominated
2014Empire Award-Best Male Newcomer: nominated
2014MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Performance: winner
2014MTV Movie Award-Best Musical Moment: nominated
2014MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: winner
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Liplock: nominated
2015ALFS Award-Young British Performer of the Year: nominated
2015MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: winner
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Fight: nominated
2017AAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2017National Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2017NTFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017Odyssey Award-Best Support Actor: nominated
2017SFCS Award-Best Villain: nominated
2019The BAM Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025British Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner