William Waldorf Astor (1848–1919) was an American-born English businessman and politician who became the 1st Viscount Astor. William Waldorf Astor may also refer to: William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor (1907–1966), English businessman and politician, grandson of the above William Astor, 4th Viscount Astor (born 1951), English businessman and politician, son of the above