William Charles Merrick, a talented individual, was born on April 9th, 1993, in Ledbury, Herefordshire. His journey in the world of acting began at a young age, with appearances in productions at the Downs School and Dean Close School in Cheltenham.
As a member of the Close Up Theatre, William had the opportunity to perform at the esteemed Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2010 and 2011, taking on roles in "The History Boys" and "Death of a Salesman". He continued to appear at the festival with the Close Up's off-shoot company, No Prophet, in 2012 and 2013, before venturing out to launch his own production, "Consent", in 2015.
William's impressive acting skills earned him the Royal Television Society award for Best Actor in 2012, for his role in the teenage drama "Skins". He has since made numerous appearances on television, including a notable performance as Steve Davis in the 2016 film "The Rack Pack", a snooker-based one-off, and a stint as part of the ensemble cast in the comedy-drama "Brief Encounters", also in 2016.
On stage, William has had the privilege of working with the esteemed Royal Shakespeare Company, appearing in the play "Wendy and Peter Pan". He has also taken the stage at the Royal Exchange, starring in the classic comedy "The Ghost Train".
