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Wil Wheaton Biography (Actor)

Birthday: July 29, 1972 (Leo)

Born In: Burbank, California

Advanced Search Richard William Wheaton III, better known as Wil Wheaton, is an American actor, voice artist, as well as a writer. The versatile actor is popularly known among the television audiences for portraying the character of ‘Wesley Crusher’ in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’, an American science-fiction television series in the Star Trek franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. In his lengthy acting career, Wil has appeared in over 35 television shows, mostly as a guest or in special appearances. He has also acted in several hit shows including ‘Leverage’, ‘Eureka’, and ‘Powers’. Wheaton has worked in more than forty films (including short films and TV-films) with some of his popular works being ‘Stand by Me’, ‘Toy Soldiers’, ‘Flubber’ and ‘The Day Lincoln Was Shot’. A well-known name in the animation industry, Wil has worked in several animation shows and has given voice to numerous popular animated characters over the years. His works in the animation industry include ‘The Legend of Prince Valiant’, ‘Teen Titans’, ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’, ‘Ben 10: Alien Force’, ‘Naruto’, ‘Ben 10: Ultimate Alien’, ‘Redakai’, and ‘Ben 10: Omniverse’. He has also been a part of many popular video games like ‘Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas’, ‘Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2’, ‘Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2’, ‘Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks’, ‘Grand Theft Auto V’, and ‘Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.’, providing voice to several characters. Image Credit https://gazettereview.com/2018/01/what-happened-to-wil-wheaton/ Image Credit https://www.jonwest.co/wheaton/ Image Credit https://www.flickr.com/photos/amberwillits/39563607074 Image Credit https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/interview-wil-wheaton-on-new-playstation-comic-series-powers/ Image Credit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wil_Wheaton Previous Next

Birthday: July 29, 1972 (Leo)

Born In: Burbank, California

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Also Known As: Richard William Wheaton III

Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Anne Prince (m. 1999)

father: Richard William Wheaton, Jr.

mother: Debbie Wheaton

children: Nolan Wheaton, Ryan Wheaton

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Height: 5'11" (180 cm), 5'11" Males

U.S. State: California

City: Los Angeles

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education: University of California, Los Angeles

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  Is Wil Wheaton still acting?

  Yes, Wil Wheaton continues to act in various TV shows and movies, as well as lending his voice to animated series and video games.

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  What are some popular TV shows Wil Wheaton has appeared in?

  Some of the popular TV shows Wil Wheaton has appeared in include "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "The Big Bang Theory," and "Eureka."
• 3

  Does Wil Wheaton have a podcast?

  Yes, Wil Wheaton hosts a popular podcast called "Radio Free Burrito," where he talks about various topics including geek culture, gaming, and more.
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  Is Wil Wheaton involved in any charity work?

  Yes, Wil Wheaton is known for his involvement in various charity initiatives, including supporting mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights.
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  Does Wil Wheaton have a YouTube channel?

  Yes, Wil Wheaton has a YouTube channel where he shares videos about gaming, geek culture, and personal anecdotes.

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American PeopleAmerican MenCalifornia ActorsUniversity Of California, Los AngelesLeo Actors Childhood & Early LifeRichard William Wheaton III was born in Burbank, California, on July 29, 1972 to Richard William Wheaton, a medical specialist by profession, and actress Debra Nordean. He has two siblings, a brother Jeremy and a sister Amy; the latter also acted alongside him in the 1987 film ‘The Curse’.Wil started his acting career at the tender age of seven with several appearances in commercials of big brands. He made an appearance alongside comedian Bill Cosby in a commercial of ‘Jell-O Pudding Pops’. After the early popularity of these commercials, Wil started to get better opportunities in the show business.Continue Reading Below