William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is one of the minifigures in the 2014 film The LEGO Movie. He is voiced by Jorma Taccone.
==Background==
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. 
He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon".
===The LEGO Movie===
In the LEGO universe as seen in The LEGO Movie, William Shakespeare is a member of the Master Builders. When in Cloud Cuckoo Land, he is the first of the Master Builders to express his disdain towards Emmet. During the final battle against Lord Business, William Shakespeare was seen with Michelangelo Buonarroti as they ride with Abraham Lincoln on his rocket chair.
==LEGO.com description==
== Stats ==
==Appearances==
* 71004 The LEGO Movie Series
===Movie Appearances===
* The LEGO Movie
=== Videogame Appearances ===
* The LEGO Movie Videogame
* The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame (DLC)
==Notes==
* He resembles The Thespian.
==Gallery==
ShakesphereLEGOMovie.png|William Shakespeare as seen in The LEGO Movie.
Shakespeare.jpg|Video Game Variant
VG2WilliamShakespeare.png|In The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame.
Category:Minifigures introduced in 2014
Category:Minifigures that are based on real people
Category:The LEGO Movie Minifigures
Category:71004 The LEGO Movie Series
Category:Historical Minifigures