William Rush

Biography

William Edward Rush (6 July 1994 – 17 December 2025) was an English actor and singer-songwriter. He was best known for portraying the role of Josh Stevenson in the BBC school-based drama series Waterloo Road (2009–2013). In 2016, Rush appeared as a contestant on the thirteenth series of The X Factor.

Most Known For

Coronation Street

as Ian

Vera

as Ryan Darrow

Casualty

as Stef Kelly

Grange Hill

as Ali Duncan

Shameless

as Lad at Ice Cream Truck

Waterloo Road

as Josh Stevenson

The Street

as Jack Taylor

Drop Dead Gorgeous

as Lad #1

Friday on My Mind

as George Young