Named William deVry Simard, he was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, and moved to Florida with his mother when he was 19. His mother is the granddaughter of Herman DeVry, founder of the DeVry Institute. William is an only child.

In his youth he was well traveled and lived in Guinea Africa for several years. As a young boy he dreamed of becoming a major league baseball player for the Montreal Expos. It wasn't until college when a friend suggested he attend acting classes for fun that he found his calling.

General Hospital - Julian Jerome (July 30, 2013 - present)
Beauty and the Beast - Dr. Sorenson (2013)
The Bold and the Beautiful - Storm Logan (2006-2012)
Nikita - Patrick Miller (2011-2012)
All My Children - Michael Cambias (2003-2004)

Daytime Emmys Nomination - Outstanding Supporting Actor (2004)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination - Outstanding Supporting Actor (2004)