Biography

William Poole is a versatile leading man known for his dashing good looks and powerful appearances in the feature films Deadlocked, Love Eclectic, When He Comes Back, Beach Town, and All Too Human. He has appeared on stages from coast-to-coast in leading roles of productions of Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike, Much Ado About Nothing, Picnic, Prelude to a Kiss, and Betty's Summer Vacation.

Adept at both comedy and drama, William transitions seamlessly between genres and characters. He can portray everything from police officers, doctors, and lawyers to criminals and villains, to comedic leads and romantic heartthrobs. A capable and productive filmmaker in his own right, William also writes and produces his own projects. For his lead role as the titular character in the epic short film Ryker, William won the Best Actor Award at the Portland Short Film Festival (2016). He is a graduate of the University of Washington, where he first found his love of acting, and honed his skills in the School of Drama. A native of the Pacific Northwest, he now lives and works out of Washington, DC.
- IMDb mini biography by: Manuel Poblete