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Richard William "Wil" Wheaton (born July 29, 1972) is an American actor, blogger, and writer. He played Gordie Lachance in the film Stand by Me, Wesley Crusher in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, and a fictionalized version of himself on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. He has also appeared in various web series, including TableTop.

Richard William Wheaton III (born July 29, 1972) is an American actor, blogger, and writer known for his roles as Gordie Lachance in the film Stand by Me, Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and as himself on The Big Bang Theory. He is also a prominent voice in geek culture and has a significant online presence.

Early Life

Wheaton was born in Burbank, California. He began his acting career as a child.

Career

Wheaton's early work included voice acting and television roles. He gained recognition for his role in Stand by Me (1986) and later as Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1991). He has continued acting in film and television, and has also become a successful author and blogger. He is known for his advocacy for mental health awareness.

Personal Life

Wheaton is married and has children. He is an avid tabletop gamer and advocate for geek culture.

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Actor Wil Wheaton's channel features short videos, vlogs, and other content created for entertainment purposes.
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What is the YouTube channel name of Richard Wheaton?
The YouTube channel name of Richard Wheaton is 'Wil Wheaton'.
When did Wil Wheaton join YouTube?
Wil Wheaton joined YouTube in March 2006.
What type of content does Wil Wheaton create on his YouTube channel?
Wil Wheaton creates short, humorous videos that amuse him.
What is Wil Wheaton's full name?
Wil Wheaton's full name is Richard William Wheaton.
What are some of Wil Wheaton's notable acting roles?
Wil Wheaton is known for playing Gordie Lachance in 'Stand by Me', Wesley Crusher in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', and a fictionalized version of himself on 'The Big Bang Theory'.
Has Wil Wheaton appeared in any web series?
Yes, Wil Wheaton has appeared in various web series, including 'TableTop'.
What are Richard William Wheaton's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Richard YouTube channels collectively have over 2.6M subscribers, more than 190.4M views, and have uploaded over 3.4K videos.
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First name
Richard

Middle name*
William

Last name
Wheaton

Nickname
Wil

Birthdate
July 29, 1972

Age 53

Birth location
Burbank, CA, US

Heigth
1.80 meter

Years active
2006 - present

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