Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Writer, Screenwriter, Actor, Voice actor, Blogger
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Atheism
Languages
English
Parents
Richard William Wheaton Jr.
Residences
Arcadia
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Crescenta Valley High School
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 92,950 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 11
Notable
First credit at age 12 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
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Career
Career spanning 33 years (1984-2017)
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Filmography (20)
Biography
Richard William "Wil" Wheaton III (born July 29, 1972) is an American actor and writer. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gordie LaChance in the film Stand by Me and Joey Trotta in Toy Soldiers. As a writer, he is best known for his blog, Wil Wheaton Dot Net.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Wil Wheaton?
Wil Wheaton is 53 years old, born on .
Where was Wil Wheaton born?
Wil Wheaton was born in Burbank, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Wil Wheaton been in?
Wil Wheaton has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Stretch Armstrong & the Flex Fighters (2017), Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously (2016), Dark Matter (2015), Trek Nation (2011), Star Trek (2009).
What is Wil Wheaton known for?
Wil Wheaton is primarily known as an actor. Richard William "Wil" Wheaton III (born July 29, 1972) is an American actor and writer. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals…
Where can I find more information about Wil Wheaton?
You can find more about Wil Wheaton on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
