Will Poulter
An English actor with a transformative presence, moving seamlessly from comedic teen roles to intense, physically demanding characters.
Born 1993 (age 33)·English actor·Birthday: January 28·Millennials
Biography
Will Poulter has one of the most interesting faces in film, and he's used it to completely disappear into roles. He first caught attention as the awkward, earnest Eustace Scrubb in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,' but it was his turn as the hilariously obnoxious teen Kenny in 'We're the Millers' that made him a recognizable name. Rather than typecast himself, Poulter deliberately pivoted towards dramatic and physically transformative work. He bulked up to play a stoic colonist in 'The Revenant,' shed his comic timing for the anxious grief of 'Midsommar,' and most recently, underwent a drastic physical change to embody the paranoid superhero Adam Warlock in the Marvel universe. His career is a masterclass in selective, challenging reinvention.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Will was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Will Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Will's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2014.
- Received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for 'Dopesick' (2021).
- Starred as the villainous Faux in the critically acclaimed video game adaptation 'The Last of Us' on HBO.
- Played a key role in the Oscar-winning film 'The Revenant' directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
Did You Know?
He is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and has worked with several related charities.
He turned down a place at university to pursue acting full-time after his role in 'The Chronicles of Narnia'.
His distinctive eyebrows have been widely commented on, even inspiring fan accounts and memes.
“I think it's important to use your platform for something other than self-promotion.”
