
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.
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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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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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