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Richard William Wheaton III is an actor known for Star Trek, Stand by Me, Toy Soldiers, and Flubber.
Wil Wheaton is an American actor, voice actor, writer, blogger and internet personality. He is best known for his roles as Wesley Crusher in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and Gordie Lachance in the film Stand By Me.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wil Wheaton is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On July 29, 1972, Wil Wheaton was born in Burbank, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Star Trek: The Next Generation Debuts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wheaton stars as Wesley Crusher on the hit show Star Trek: The Next Generation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Named "One of Hollywood's Most Promising New Stars" by People Magazine</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wheaton is named one of Hollywood's most promising new stars by People magazine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starring Role in Stand By Me</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wheaton stars as Gordie La Chance in the classic coming of age movie Stand By Me.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Voice Acting Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wheaton begins to pursue a career in voice acting with roles in many TV shows and video games.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Blog Launched "Wil Wheaton Dot Net"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wheaton launches his blog Wil Wheaton Dot Net which contains stories about his life and opinions about current events.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Big Bang Theory Debuts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wheaton begins guest starring as himself on the hit show The Big Bang Theory.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Actor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Wil Wheaton is a great actor who has appeared in numerous television shows and films. He is known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Stand by Me, and The Big Bang Theory. He also voices characters in animated shows such as Teen Titans Go! and BoJack Horseman.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Inspiration to Others</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Wil Wheaton is an inspiration to many people. He is open and honest about his struggles with depression and anxiety and encourages others to be open about their mental health issues. He also speaks out on social issues like diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Host</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Wil Wheaton is a great host of shows like Tabletop, which showcases board games from around the world. His enthusiasm for different games and his hilarious commentary has made Tabletop one of the most popular shows on Geek & Sundry.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Professional Acting Job at 11 Years Old</h3><p class='facts-text'>Wil Wheaton was just 11 years old when he landed his first professional acting job as Gordie Lachance in the classic film Stand By Me.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Star Trek: The Next Generation</h3><p class='facts-text'>Wil Wheaton is best known for his role as Wesley Crusher in the popular TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Used to Be a Professional Gamer</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming an actor, Wil Wheaton was a professional gamer and one of the top players in the world at the game Magic: The Gathering.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started a Podcast</h3><p class='facts-text'>Wil Wheaton is an avid podcast host and has his own show called "The Wil Wheaton Project" which covers topics like gaming, movies and pop culture.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Involved with Charity Work</h3><p class='facts-text'>Wil Wheaton is involved with numerous charities and organizations, including Child’s Play, the Entertainment Industry Foundation and UNICEF.</p></div></div>
Wil Wheaton is an American actor and writer who was born on July 29, 1972, and is currently 51 years old. He is best known for his roles as a child actor in the drama series ‘Stand by Me’ and for playing the character 'Wesley Crusher' in sci-fi series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'.
Wil Wheaton has an estimated net worth of $500K. An American actor, author, and voice actor, he is mostly known for his work in the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation. His wealth comes from his income from acting roles, book royalties, and other business ventures.
