Will Close

Will Close is a screen and stage actor known for bringing grounded intensity and sharp character detail to contemporary British drama. Working across television, film, and theatre, he has built a reputation for slipping convincingly between high-profile productions and darker, genre-leaning stories.

One of Close’s most talked-about appearances is in National Theatre Live: Dear England, where he portrays England captain Harry Kane—a performance that places him at the center of a landmark stage-to-screen event. He has also featured in the crime series Dalgliesh as Bill Harding, adding emotional weight to the show’s measured, literary tone.

On television, Close has made memorable guest turns in long-running favorites, including Midsomer Murders as Lucas Shaw and Death in Paradise as Kevin Felton. His film work includes Golem and the thriller Beware Boiúna, where he plays Callum, underscoring his range from mainstream mystery to atmospheric suspense.