Will Brill (born July 11, 1986) is an American actor known for his distinctive stage and screen performances. He rose to prominence with his role as Scott Brown in Netflix’s cult drama The OA, and has since earned acclaim for his work across film, television, and theater.
A graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, Brill has appeared in numerous high-profile stage productions. On Broadway, he was part of the original cast of Act One, portrayed Ed in the 2014 revival of You Can’t Take It with You, and played Ali Hakim in the Tony-winning reimagining of Oklahoma!. He has also worked extensively Off-Broadway, notably in Tribes and Our Town, both directed by David Cromer.
In 2024, Brill won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in Stereophonic, a critically acclaimed production inspired by the making of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. His film work includes The Scottish Play (2020), where he portrayed an apparition of William Shakespeare.
Brill grew up in Menlo Park, California, and is known for his grounded yet transformative acting style that spans a wide range of genres and characters.
