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Wil Wheaton

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000439
Wil Wheaton in Leverage (2008)
A nostalgic journey through '80s sci-fi films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.
Play trailer4:37
In Search of Tomorrow (2022)
32 Videos
99+ Photos
Wil Wheaton was born Richard William Wheaton III on July 29, 1972 in Burbank, California. He first gained international attention by starring in the Rob Reiner comedy-drama film Stand by Me (1986). He then played Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) for three and one-quarter seasons. Wheaton left the Hollywood scene for 18 months to pursue personal video production. He did return to "Star Trek" every now and then for an occasional episode, however. He then returned to Los Angeles, California, attended acting school for five years and now works on many projects. He lives in Arcadia, California with his wife Anne and her two sons.
BornJuly 29, 1972
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BornJuly 29, 1972
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000439
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  • Awards
    • 7 wins & 6 nominations

Photos245

River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton, and Jerry O'Connell in Stand by Me (1986)
Wil Wheaton, Mayim Bialik, and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
Wil Wheaton in Stand by Me (1986)
Wil Wheaton in The Invisible Man (2000)
Wil Wheaton in The Invisible Man (2000)
Wil Wheaton in The Invisible Man (2000)
Wil Wheaton in The Outer Limits (1995)
Wil Wheaton and Simon Helberg in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
Wil Wheaton in TableTop (2012)
Wil Wheaton in TableTop (2012)
Wil Wheaton in TableTop (2012)
Wil Wheaton in TableTop (2012)

Known for

Stand by Me (1986)
Stand by Me
8.1
  • Gordie Lachance
  • 1986
Wil Wheaton, John Carradine, Dom DeLuise, Derek Jacobi, Hermione Baddeley, Elizabeth Hartman, and Arthur Malet in The Secret of NIMH (1982)
The Secret of NIMH
7.5
  • Martin(voice)
  • 1982
Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan, George Perez, and T.E. Russell in Toy Soldiers (1991)
Toy Soldiers
6.6
  • Joey Trotta
  • 1991
Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.7
TV Series
  • Wesley Crusher
  • Acting Ensign Wesley Crusher
  • Ensign Wesley Crusher
  • Lieutenant Wesley Crusher

Credits

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Actor

  • Grubbs
    • Pre-production
    • TV Series
  • Bridgewater (2021)
    Bridgewater
    • Captain Haddock
    • Podcast Series
    • 2021–2023
  • The Sandman (2020)
    The Sandman
    • Brant Tucker
    • Podcast Series
    • 2022
  • Dogs in Space (2021)
    Dogs in Space
    • Atlas (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2022
  • Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Patrick Stewart, Jeri Ryan, Michelle Hurd, and Ed Speleers in Star Trek: Picard (2020)
    Star Trek: Picard
    • Wesley Crusher
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Shemar Moore in S.W.A.T. (2017)
    S.W.A.T.
    • Evan Whitlock
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • I Expect You to Die 2: The Spy and the Liar (2021)
    I Expect You to Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
    • John Juniper (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2021
  • Alliances: A New Reality (2021)
    Alliances: A New Reality
    • Narrator
    • 2021
  • Medical Marijuana Man (2021)
    Medical Marijuana Man
    • Medical Marijuana Man
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Rival Speak (2020)
    Rival Speak
    • Wil Wheaton
    • The Host
    • Host
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2021
  • Wil Wheaton, Brian Landis Folkins, and Amy Rutledge in Rent-A-Pal (2020)
    Rent-A-Pal
    • Andy
    • 2020
  • American Dad! (2005)
    American Dad!
    • Co-Worker (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Kevin Smith, Lin Shaye, Martin Kove, Greg Grunberg, Joseph D. Reitman, Jesse Kove, Tom Plumley, Lukas Gage, Hassie Harrison, Joey Morgan, Taylor Dahl, Richard Lippert, and Ryan Harrison Riffle in Max Reload and the Nether Blasters (2020)
    Max Reload and the Nether Blasters
    • Arcade Heroes Narrator (voice)
    • 2020
  • Into the Dark (2018)
    Into the Dark
    • David
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • The Martian
    • Narrator
    • Video
    • 2020
  • Stand by Me: Deleted and Alternate Scenes (2019)
    Stand by Me: Deleted and Alternate Scenes
    • Gordie Lachance
    • Video
    • 2019

Writer

  • TableTop (2012)
    TableTop
    • creator
    • TV Series
    • 2012–2015
  • Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana (2015)
    Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana
    • storyline writer
    • story writer
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Arena (2002)
    Arena
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2002

Producer

  • The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021)
    The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Medical Marijuana Man (2021)
    Medical Marijuana Man
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • TableTop (2012)
    TableTop
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2012–2015
  • Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana (2015)
    Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Wil Wheaton in The Wil Wheaton Project (2014)
    The Wil Wheaton Project
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2014

Videos32

Flubber: 15th Anniversary Edition
Clip 0:57
Flubber: 15th Anniversary Edition
Flubber: 15th Anniversary Edition
Clip 0:58
Flubber: 15th Anniversary Edition
Official Trailer
Trailer 4:37
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 3:40
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 1:57
Official Trailer
Max Reload and the Nether Blasters
Trailer 1:57
Max Reload and the Nether Blasters
Rent-A-Pal
Trailer 1:48
Rent-A-Pal
The Curse
Trailer 1:38
The Curse
Stand By Me
Trailer 1:15
Stand By Me
Stand By Me
Trailer 1:16
Stand By Me
DC Universe Online (VG)
Trailer 0:32
DC Universe Online (VG)
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (VG)
Trailer 1:29
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (VG)

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Bandcamp
    • Facebook
  • Alternative name
    • Will Wheaton
  • Height
    • 5′ 9½″ (1.77 m)
  • Born
    • July 29, 1972
    • Burbank, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Anne WheatonNovember 7, 1999 - present (2 children)
  • Children
      Ryan Wheaton
  • Parents
      Rick Wheaton
  • Relatives
      Jeremy Wheaton(Sibling)
  • Other works
    He provided additional vocals for the song "The Mystery Men Mantra" which is featured on the Mystery Men (1999) soundtrack.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 4 Interviews
    • 4 Articles
    • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Is the first Star Trek actor and the only cast member of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) to be born after the franchise had begun.
  • Quotes
    [Interview magazine, 2005] I am a huge geek. And Star Trek was a haven for geeks.
  • Nicknames
    • Uncle Willie
    • Miltie
    • Teen Idol

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