Will Poulter

William Jack Poulter was born on January 28, 1993, in Hammersmith, London, England. He is the son of Neil Poulter, a professor of preventive cardiovascular medicine, and Caroline Poulter. He was raised in London and attended the Harrodian School, where he first discovered acting through school plays. He later studied at the University of Bristol before deciding to pursue acting full-time.

Poulter’s career began remarkably early when he was cast as Eustace Scrubb in “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (2010) at just 17 years old. He quickly followed this with a scene-stealing performance as Kenny Rossmore in the comedy “We’re the Millers” (2013) alongside Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis, which earned him a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination. The film was a commercial hit, and Poulter’s comedic timing made him a standout among audiences and critics alike.

Poulter transitioned into more dramatic territory with roles in the dystopian thriller “The Maze Runner” (2014) and its sequels, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s “The Revenant” (2015) opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, and the harrowing drama “Detroit” (2017) directed by Kathryn Bigelow. His performance in Detroit as a racist police officer during the 1967 Detroit riots showcased his dramatic range and earned widespread critical acclaim. He also starred in the interactive Netflix film “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” (2018).

In 2022, Poulter joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Adam Warlock in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (2023), one of the most anticipated casting announcements in superhero cinema. The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing over $845 million worldwide. His net worth of approximately $5 million reflects a career built on consistently strong performances across comedy, drama, and blockbuster franchises, with significant growth expected as he continues to take on high-profile roles.