William John Austin is an MFA-trained, AEA actor from Houston. Presently, you can find William touring North America with Disney's The Lion King. William is also the voice of Xyzal's charming British owl, Nigel. With various professional, commericial and artistic projects constantly being developed - you can stumble upon William just about anywhere. Follow him here and on instagram to keep up.
Commanding the stage, TV, radio and internet.
Scar, The Lion King
William is currently in Disney's The Lion King National Tour. Playing both Scar and Pumbaa as a standby, William is delivering powerful malevolence or hilarious zeal depending on the night. He implores you to catch him in both roles. You can find William throughout North America; click below to find a show.
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The voice of Xyzal
Through television, internet and radio you can find William as the "wise all" owl, Nigel. This British charmer is quick to educate any and all on the merits of his 24 hour allergy drug, Xzyal. William suggests you try it for your relief as well; it's worked wonders for his friends.
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My Friend Will
A new pilot featuring William as William Shakespeare, naturally. Shakespeare finds himself, oddly, in modern day NYC and tries to... adjust. My Friend Will just recently premiered at the 2018 Tribeca TV Festival.
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Production
Lion King National Tour
Cloud 9
Oliver!
A Christmas Carol
Measure for Measure
Advertiser
Xyzal
Virgin Atlantic
VitaFusion
Hello Toothpaste
Kayak.com
Television
My Friend Will
Superwings
Role
Scar/Pumbaa
Joshua/Gerry
Noah Claypole
Solicitor/Undertaker
Provost
Role
Xyzal the Owl
Featured Lord
Photographer
Masochist
Partier
Role
William Shakespeare
Nadya's Dad
Company
Disney Theatricals
Hartford Stage Company
Trinity Repertory Company
Trinity Repertory Company
New York Classical Theatre
Type
Voice over
On camera
Voice over
On camera
Voice over
Type
On camera
Voice over
Director
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Elizabeth Williamson
Richard Jenkins
Tyler Debrowski
Stephen Burdman
Rollout
TV, radio, online
Online
TV, online
Online
TV, online
Episode
Pilot
Ballet Day, S2:42
Seek out William
Agent
Dulcina Eisen Associates
Theatre, film and television
New York, NY
(212) 355-6617
Manager
Baker Entertainment LLC
Commercial work and theatre
New York, NY
(212) 262-4234
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