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Canada William Hope has established a robust career as an actor across film, television, and voice work, known for roles in iconic franchises and significant productions.
William Hope is beginning filming for five episodes in SILO SEASON 4 and has joined the cast for three episodes of SEASON 3 in SILO made for APPLE TV+.
William Hope is the narrator for a docuseries discussing the challenges of modern 21st-century families residing for eight weeks in America's 1880s frontier.
William Hope narrates Walt Whitman's 'LEAVES OF GRASS' Audiobook, recognized as a masterpiece in modern American poetry.
William Hope is recording a large number of Isaac Asimov novels for HarperCollins/Audible, including "The FOUNDATION SERIES" and "ROBOT SERIES." His narration of the thriller "FEARLESS" by MW Craven earned him an Earphones Award from Audiofile Magazine in 2023. He has also recorded Richard Ford's 'Frank Bascombe' quartet of novels; Michael Connelly's novel 'Two Kinds of Truth' for ISIS Publishing; and the novelizations of James Cameron’s "ALIENS" and "ALIEN RESURRECTION"; and "The Life of Milarepa" for the platform. His recording of 'The Sisters Brothers' by Patrick de Witt was selected as the Guardian Audio Book of the year in 2011.
William Hope is an actor in the spy thriller "Black Doves" for Netflix/SISTER and played Sheriff Hathaway in the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" remake, released on Netflix in February 2022. He also played Judge John Higgins in "Tokyo Trial," a true story about the Tokyo Japanese War Crime Trials in 1946, for Netflix.
William Hope played Commissioner Nelson in the period thriller 'ERIC' for Sister Pictures and Netflix, set in New York in the 1980s and starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
William Hope narrated 'THE STABLE BOY OF AUSCHWITZ' by Henry Oster, a memoir recounting survival in Nazi extermination camps.
William Hope appeared as Chief Isaacs in 'The Bagman', released in 2024.
William Hope often performs on BBC Radio 3, 4, 4 Extra, and 7, including programs like Saturday Night Review, Poetry Please, With Great Pleasure, Words and Music, and Radio Drama. He narrated five abridged episodes of Michael Ignatieff's "On Consolation: Finding solace in dark times" for BBC Book of the Week (2022) and was the narrator for "HOW TO AVOID A CLIMATE DISASTER" by BILL GATES (2021) for Radio 4's Book of the Week. He also played Amos Edwards in a two-part adaptation of "The Searchers" for BBC Radio 4 (2014) and appeared in "The Syndicate" season three.
William Hope played Andrew in 'The Son,' written and directed by Florian Zeller, starring Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, and Anthony Hopkins.
William Hope narrated a large role-play game called 'ENCASED,' based on the sci-fi classic 'Roadside Picnic' by Boris and Arkady Strugatsky, released on September 7, 2021.
William Hope is recording 'BROOKLYN: THE ONCE AND FUTURE CITY' by Thomas Campanella for Princeton University Press, an epic history of Brooklyn and its relationship with NYC.
William Hope narrated 'THE DARK HEART OF EVERY WILD THING' by Joseph Fasano.
William Hope performed both voice and motion capture for two characters, Russian Commander (Mikhail Vicktor) and Professor Nathaniel Bard, in CAPCOM's remake of "RESIDENT EVIL 3: NEMESIS," released on PS4 and XBOX in April 2020.
William Hope recorded four Isaac Asimov classics including 'I, Robot,' 'Foundation,' 'Foundation and Empire,' and 'Second Foundation,' released on Audible.
William Hope contributed motion capture and voice performance for "WALKING DEAD" video game.
William Hope was part of the original company of actors who created 'Thomas & Friends' and continues to voice many roles for both the US and UK versions of the DVDs, cartoons, TV series, and feature-length releases.
William Hope is the only actor to have created both the Motion Capture and Voice of 'Grant' for Robert Kirkman's 'The Walking Dead' co-op video game.
William Hope appeared in Season 2 of DEEP STATE, a political thriller for TV starring Mark Strong, screening on Fox TV.
William Hope played John Kieran, author, journalist, naturalist, and radio/TV personality in "The Catcher Was A Spy," a movie based on the true story of baseball player Moe Berg, also starring Paul Rudd, Guy Pierce, and Paul Giamatti.
William Hope played the lead role of Luke Rainey in the cinematic video game "War For The Planet Of The Apes" for Andy Serkis's company Imaginarium.
William Hope played Travis Jones in a French feature film "Tout là-haut," about conquering fear and Mt. Everest, starring Kev Adams.
William Hope played Malcom, a sleep therapist, in the UK psychological thriller "SLUMBER" alongside Maggie Q.
William Hope appeared in "Shall We Kiss (Ramai cu mine)," a new HBO series.
William Hope played Aaron Leeks in the TV drama "2/11 Het Spel Van De Wolf," investigating the assassination of Theo Van Gogh in Amsterdam.
William Hope played multiple roles in the ensemble production of Stella Feehily's "This May Hurt A Bit," a satirical play about the privatization of the NHS, directed by Max Stafford-Clark.
Born in Montreal, William Hope began his acting career by joining the National Youth Theatre in London after high school, performing with them for three seasons. During this time, he also trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). After graduating from RADA, Hope dedicated seven years to theatre work, concurrently performing in over 100 radio plays for the BBC as a resident artist. A pivotal moment in his early career came when he chose a lead role in James Cameron’s “Aliens” (1986) as Lt. Gorman, declining a major role in Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket.” This decision marked the beginning of his extensive work in front of the camera, transitioning from a strong theatre background to film and television.
Over subsequent decades, Hope has consistently appeared in a diverse range of productions, including art house and independent films, mainstream international television series, and major Hollywood movies. His filmography includes roles in “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011), “Dark Shadows” (2012) alongside Johnny Depp, and “The Whistleblower” (2010) with Rachel Weisz. He has also lent his voice to various projects, notably as multiple characters including Edward and Toby in the US dub of the “Thomas & Friends” series from 2009 to 2020. His recent work includes guest-starring in “Spooks” (MI-5), “The Lady” (2011), and “Bagman” (2024), demonstrating a sustained and adaptable presence in the industry.
Hope’s career progression highlights a consistent engagement with varied roles and platforms. He has taken on significant parts in renowned franchises such as “Alien,” portraying different characters across films and video games, including Lt. Gorman in “Aliens” and Colonial Marshal Waits in “Alien: Isolation.” His voice acting career extends to numerous video games, including “Aliens Versus Predator” (1999) and “Resident Evil 3” (2020), and several audiobooks, such as narrating Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation Series.” Hope’s ability to maintain a prolific acting schedule across different media solidifies his standing as an experienced and versatile performer.
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