Will Ropp is an American actor. He first gained attention for his role as Kenny Dawes in The Way Back (2020), directed by Gavin O’Connor.

Will Ropp
Born (1994-04-21) April 21, 1994 (age 30)
Connecticut, United States
EducationThe Bolles School
Alma materUniversity of Michigan (BFA)
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2014–present

Life and career

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Will was born in Connecticut.[1][2] After graduating from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Michigan.[3] He made his feature film acting debut in the 2017 film The 'Claw after appearing in numerous short films prior. In 2020, he received his breakthrough role as Kenny Dawes on the sports drama film The Way Back by Warner Bros. Pictures.[4] He next appeared in the 2021 releases Silk Road and The Fallout.[5][6]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2014 The 4th Stage Young Don Short film
2014 Christmas Christmas Partier Short film
2015 We're Working on It Partygoer Short film
2015 Steps Mac Short film
2016 The Dejects Ezra Locke Short film
2017 The 'Claw Andrew Van Bellingham Feature film debut
2018 Schmik Mark Short film
2019 Dauntless: The Battle of Midway Mansfield
2019 Drama Drama PM
2019 Riptide Tripp Short film
2020 The Way Back Kenny Dawes [7]
2021 The Unhealer Tony
2021 Silk Road Shields [8]
2021 The Fallout Nick Feinstein [1]
2021 Amy and Peter Are Getting Divorced Noah
2021 A Locker Room Nightmare Richie Short film
2022 The Greatest Beer Run Ever Kevin McLoone [9]
2023 Only the Good Survive Erve Gann
2023 The Line Blayne Ellis
2023 Sitting in Bars with Cake Brock
2024 A Bear in the Woods Mark Short film
2024 Joker: Folie à Deux Joker Fan #1
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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 Speechless College Dude Episode: "D-i-Dimeo A-c-Academy"
2019 Timber the Series Alex 2 episodes
2019 College Beannie Episode: "College"
2020-2021 Love, Victor Wyatt 3 episodes
2021 The Sex Lives of College Girls Milo 2 episodes

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Way Back actor Will Ropp to star in The Fallout". Outlook. Press Trust of India. 2020-05-20. Archived from the original on 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  2. ^ Weston, Christopher (2020-07-10). "Who is Will Ropp? Finding The Way Back Star's Character, Previous Roles and Instagram Explored". hitc.com. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  3. ^ Roberson, Saybin (2020-02-21). "Will Ropp | Hollywood's Rising Star". Flaunt. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  4. ^ "Will Ropp Of "The Way Back" And "Silk Road" Sets His Eyes On The Prize". Da Man. 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  5. ^ Falcone, Dana Rose (2020-03-09). "The Way Back's Will Ropp Calls Ben Affleck a 'Mentor': 'He Remembers When He Was in That Position'". People. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  6. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (2020-05-18). "Lexy Kolker Joins 'Manifest West', 'The Fallout' Adds Will Ropp". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  7. ^ Ballhaus, Louisa (2020-02-28). "EXCLUSIVE: Ben Affleck Surprised 'The Way Back' Cast With A Las Vegas Wrap Party". Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  8. ^ Sneider, Jeff (2021-01-26). "'Silk Road' Trailer: Nick Robinson Runs the "Amazon for Drugs" as Jason Clarke Closes In". Collider. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (2021-09-28). "'The Greatest Beer Run Ever': Peter Farrelly's Apple Original Adds Jake Picking, Will Ropp, Archie Renaux And Kyle Allen". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
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