William Matthew Shewfelt was born in Modesto, California. He is an actor, known for Power Rangers Ninja Steel (2017). From an early age, he applied his love for writing to win essay competitions and spelling bees. He began taking karate lessons at the age of 5 and competed in multiple karate tournaments. He later competed in track and field, armwrestling tournaments, and powerlifting. At 18, William attended the University of California, San Diego to study economics. He quickly became President of the Undergraduate Economics Society and worked business internships in Fortune 100 companies. While pursuing his economics degree he began acting. William's interests beyond acting include fashion, education, and fitness. He is specifically focused on giving back to underprivileged communities through literacy and nutrition education.