Will Poulter
Encyclopedia
William Jack Poulter is an English actor
, most notable for his roles as Lee Carter in Son of Rambow
, and as Eustace Scrubb in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
.
. He also performed with other young comedic actors in School of Comedy
, which aired its pilot on Channel 4's Comedy Lab
on 21 August 2008. School of Comedy was then commissioned for a full series by Channel 4
, which began airing on 2 October 2009. He then did the second series of the programme and appears as a whole new collection of characters.
In 2009 he was selected to play the role of Eustace Scrubb
in the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
(filmed in Queensland, Australia), and was accompanied by some members of his family. The movie was released on 10 December 2010.
In 2010 he appeared in the BBC Three
pilot The Fades, a 60 minute supernatural thriller written by Skins writer, Jack Thorne
. The pilot has been commissioned to be written as six-part series with almost entirely a new cast.
Poulter announced that he would begin filming a small British independent film called Wild Bill, directed by Dexter Fletcher
, at the end of 2010. It centers around Bill Hayward, played by Charlie Creed-Miles
, who, on parole after spending eight years in prison, finds his two sons, Dean (Poulter) and Jimmy (Sammy Williams), living alone abandoned by their mother. With the attention of social services now focused on the boys, Bill struggles to play good dad while keeping out of jail as Jimmy gets in trouble with some dangerous acquaintances of Bill's past. The film is expected premier in February or March of 2012.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, most notable for his roles as Lee Carter in Son of Rambow
Son of Rambow
Son of Rambow is a 2008 comedy-drama film written and directed by Garth Jennings. The film premiered January 22, 2007 at the Sundance Film Festival. It was later shown at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and Glasgow Film...
, and as Eustace Scrubb in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a 2010 3D fantasy-adventure film based on The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the third novel in C. S. Lewis's epic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia . It is the third installment in The Chronicles of Narnia film series from Walden Media...
.
Career
Poulter was educated at Harrodian School. He played various acting roles before landing the role of Lee Carter in the 2008 movie Son of RambowSon of Rambow
Son of Rambow is a 2008 comedy-drama film written and directed by Garth Jennings. The film premiered January 22, 2007 at the Sundance Film Festival. It was later shown at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and Glasgow Film...
. He also performed with other young comedic actors in School of Comedy
School of Comedy
School of Comedy is a British comedy sketch show written and performed by a cast of teenagers. A television spin-off of a revue performed in London and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, School of Comedy was piloted on Channel 4's Comedy Lab in 2008, before a six-part series ran on E4 from 2 October...
, which aired its pilot on Channel 4's Comedy Lab
Comedy Lab
Comedy Lab is a British television series which showcases pilots of experimental comedy shows. Series have been aired irregularly on Channel 4 and E4 since 1998....
on 21 August 2008. School of Comedy was then commissioned for a full series by Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
, which began airing on 2 October 2009. He then did the second series of the programme and appears as a whole new collection of characters.
In 2009 he was selected to play the role of Eustace Scrubb
Eustace Scrubb
Eustace Clarence Scrubb is a fictional character in C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. He appears in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle. In The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, he is accompanied by Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, his cousins...
in the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a 2010 3D fantasy-adventure film based on The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the third novel in C. S. Lewis's epic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia . It is the third installment in The Chronicles of Narnia film series from Walden Media...
(filmed in Queensland, Australia), and was accompanied by some members of his family. The movie was released on 10 December 2010.
In 2010 he appeared in the BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
pilot The Fades, a 60 minute supernatural thriller written by Skins writer, Jack Thorne
Jack Thorne (writer)
Jack Thorne is an English screenwriter and playwright. Born in Bristol, England, he has written for radio, theatre and film, most notably on the TV shows Skins, Cast-offs, This Is England '86, The Fades and the feature film The Scouting Book For Boys...
. The pilot has been commissioned to be written as six-part series with almost entirely a new cast.
Poulter announced that he would begin filming a small British independent film called Wild Bill, directed by Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher is an English actor. He is best known for his role in Guy Ritchie film, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels as well as television roles in such shows as the dramedy Hotel Babylon, the critically acclaimed HBO series Band of Brothers and earlier in his career, the children's show...
, at the end of 2010. It centers around Bill Hayward, played by Charlie Creed-Miles
Charlie Creed-Miles
Charlie Creed-Miles is an English actor and musician. He had a daughter with Samantha Morton in 2000.- Filmography :* You And I .... Ian* Harry Brown .... Hickock* King Arthur .... Ganis...
, who, on parole after spending eight years in prison, finds his two sons, Dean (Poulter) and Jimmy (Sammy Williams), living alone abandoned by their mother. With the attention of social services now focused on the boys, Bill struggles to play good dad while keeping out of jail as Jimmy gets in trouble with some dangerous acquaintances of Bill's past. The film is expected premier in February or March of 2012.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Son of Rambow Son of Rambow Son of Rambow is a 2008 comedy-drama film written and directed by Garth Jennings. The film premiered January 22, 2007 at the Sundance Film Festival. It was later shown at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and Glasgow Film... |
Lee Carter | Nominated - British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer British Independent Film Awards The Moët British Independent Film Awards is an annual award ceremony celebrating achievement in independently funded British film and cinema. Nominations and jury are announced at the beginning of November with the award ceremony taking place in late November or early December.-History:The British... Nominated - Young Artist Award for Best Performance in an International Feature Film (shared with: Bill Milner Bill Milner William Henry "Bill" Milner is an English child actor, best known for his roles as Will Proudfoot in Son of Rambow, Edward in Is Anybody There? and the young Magneto in X-Men: First Class.-Life and career:... ) |
| 2010 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a 2010 3D fantasy-adventure film based on The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the third novel in C. S. Lewis's epic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia . It is the third installment in The Chronicles of Narnia film series from Walden Media... |
Eustace Scrubb Eustace Scrubb Eustace Clarence Scrubb is a fictional character in C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. He appears in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle. In The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, he is accompanied by Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, his cousins... |
Nominated - Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role - Male Nominated - Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor 37th Saturn Awards The 37th Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 2010 were held on June 23, 2011.-Best Science Fiction Film:*Inception*Hereafter*Iron Man 2*Never Let Me Go*Splice... Nominated - London Critics Circle Film Award for Young British Performer of the Year |
| 2011 | Wild Bill Wild Bill (2011 film) Wild Bill is the directorial debut of English actor, Dexter Fletcher.Set in East London, the story revolves around Bill Hayward , a prisoner of eight years out on parole. Returning home, he finds his 15 and 11 year old sons, Dean and Jimmy abandoned by their mother and living alone... |
Dean |
Television Work
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Comedy Lab Comedy Lab Comedy Lab is a British television series which showcases pilots of experimental comedy shows. Series have been aired irregularly on Channel 4 and E4 since 1998.... |
Various |
| 2008 | Lead Balloon Lead Balloon Lead Balloon is a British television series produced by Open Mike Productions for BBC Four. The series was created and is co-written by comedian Jack Dee and... |
Sweet Throwing Boy |
| 2009–Present | School of Comedy School of Comedy School of Comedy is a British comedy sketch show written and performed by a cast of teenagers. A television spin-off of a revue performed in London and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, School of Comedy was piloted on Channel 4's Comedy Lab in 2008, before a six-part series ran on E4 from 2 October... |
Various |