Wil Wheaton Bio & Wiki: Net Worth, Age, Height & Weight
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Updated on March 19, 2026
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Wil Wheaton Biography
Wil Wheaton is best known as a TV artist. Played Gordie from the classic movie Stand by Me and also played Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation. He was born on July 29, 1972 in Burbank, CA. Corey Feldman co-starred with him at Stand By Me. His first acting job was in the Jell-O Pudding Pops commercial in front of Bill Cosby. He recorded guest vocals on the song “Dope, the Big Lie” by Chunky A (Arsenio Hall).
| Short Bio | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Wil |
| Last Name | Wheaton |
| Profession | TV Actor |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Birthday & Zodiac | |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Birth Date | July 29, 1972 |
| Birthday | July 29 |
| Birth Place | Burbank, CA |
| Country | CA |
Wil Wheaton Career
- TV Actor
- Writer
- Blogger
- Voice Actor
Wil Wheaton Education
Before Fame
- His first acting role was in the Jell-O Pudding Pops commercial in front of Bill Cosby.
Wil Wheaton Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Wil Wheaton is 47 years old, he is 5′ 11″ (1.8 m) tall. His body measurements are 43-34 In with Light Brown eyes and Dark Brown hairs. His zodiac sign is Leo.
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (Approx.) | 5 Ft 11 In |
| Weight (Approx.) | 70 Kg |
| Body Measurements | 43-34 In |
| Physical Stats | |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Dress Size | Unknown |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
Wil Wheaton Achievements
- He performed guest vocals on the song “Dope, the Big Lie” by Chunky A (Arsenio Hall).
Wil Wheaton Honors
- Young Artist Awards: 1989 & 1987
- Melbourne Underground Film Festival: Best Actor (2002)
- International Academy of Web Television Awards: Best Host (Pre-Recorded) (2014)
Legacy
- An asteroid was named after him: 391257 Wilwheaton.
Wil Wheaton Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | A Long Way Home | Donald Branch | Television film |
| 1983 | Hambone and Hillie | Jeff Radcliffe | |
| 1983 | 13 Thirteenth Avenue | Willie | Television film |
| 1983 | The Buddy System | Tim | |
| 1984 | The Last Starfighter | Louis' friend | |
| 1986 | The Defiant Ones | Clyde | Television film |
| 1986 | Long Time Gone | Mitchell | Television film |
| 1986 | Stand by Me | Gordie Lachance | |
| 1987 | The Curse | Zack | |
| 1987 | The Last Prostitute | Danny | Television film |
| 1987 | The Man Who Fell to Earth | Billy Milton | Television film |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | Eloy | |
| 1991 | Toy Soldiers | Joseph “Joey” Trotta | |
| 1991 | December | Kipp Gibbs | |
| 1992 | Star Trek 25th Anniversary Special | Himself / Wesley Crusher | Television documentary |
| 1993 | The Liars' Club | David Reynolds | |
| 1995 | Mr. Stitch | Lazarus | |
| 1995 | It Was Him or Us | Scottie | Television film |
| 1996 | Pie in the Sky | Jack | |
| 1996 | Boys' Night Out | Marco | |
| 1997 | Trekkies | Himself | Documentary |
| 1997 | Flubber | Bennett Hoenicker | |
| 1997 | Tales of Glamour and Excess | Danny Sugerman | |
| 1998 | The Day Lincoln Was Shot | Robert Lincoln | Television film |
| 1998 | Fag Hag | Himself | |
| 1999 | Foreign Correspondents | Jonas | |
| 2000 | The Girls' Room | Charlie | |
| 2000 | Deep Core | Rodney Bedecker | |
| 2000 | Python | Thommy | |
| 2001 | Speechless… | Ryan | Short film |
| 2001 | The Good Things | Zach Means | Short film |
| 2002 | Jane White Is Sick & Twisted | Dick Smith | |
| 2002 | Fish Don't Blink | Jimmy | |
| 2002 | Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand by Me | Himself | Documentary |
| 2002 | Star Trek Nemesis | Wesley Crusher | cameo + Deleted scenes |
| 2003 | Book of Days | Danny | Television film |
| 2003 | Four Fingers of the Dragon | Himself | Television film |
| 2003 | Neverland | John Darling | |
| 2007 | Americanizing Shelley | Director Alan Smithee | |
| 2009 | Star Trek | Romulans (various) | |
| 2010 | Loki and SageKing Go to GenCon | Evil Wil Wheaton | Short film |
| 2014 | Sharknado 2: The Second One | Himself as an airline Passenger | Uncredited |
| 2014 | Video Games: The Movie | Himself | Documentary |
Wil Wheaton TV Shows Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CBS Afternoon Playhouse | Amos Cotter | Episode: “The Shooting” |
| 1985 | Highway to Heaven | Max | Episode: “One Winged Angels” |
| 1986 | St. Elsewhere | Owen Drimmer | Episode: “Nothing Up My Sleeve” |
| 1987 | Disneyland | Ehrich Weiss / Harry Houdini | Episode: “Young Harry Houdini” |
| 1987 | Family Ties | Timothy Higgins | Episode: “'D' Is for Date” |
| 1987–1994 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Wesley Crusher | Main role |
| 1989 | ABC Afterschool Special | Nick Karpinsky | Episode: “My Dad Can't Be Crazy… Can He?” |
| 1990 | Monsters | Kevin | Episode: “A Shave and a Haircut, Two Bites” |
| 1992 | Lifestories: Families in Crisis | Robert Bierer | Episode: “A Deadly Secret: The Robert Bierer Story” |
| 1993 | Tales from the Crypt | Arling | Episode: “House of Horror” |
| 1994 | Sirens | Wayne McGarrick | Episode: “Chasing a Ghost” |
| 1996 | The Outer Limits | Cadet | Episode: “The Light Brigade” |
| 1997 | Gun | Bilchick | Episode: “Ricochet” |
| 1997 | Perversions of Science | Bryan | Episode: “Snap Ending” |
| 1998 | The Love Boat: The Next Wave | Tristan Reedy | Episode “I Can't Get No Satisfaction” |
| 1998 | Diagnosis: Murder | Forest Ranger Gary Barton | Episode: “Alienated” |
| 1999 | Guys Like Us | Steve / The Fig | Episode: “Good Old Days” |
| 1999 | Chicken Soup for the Soul | Will | Episode: “The Wallet” |
| 2001 | The Invisible Man | Dorman | Episode: “Perchance to Dream” |
| 2001 | Twice in a Lifetime | Ryan Storey / Dr. Thomas | Episode: “The Choice” |
| 2002 | A&E Biography | Narrator | Episode: “Eclipsed by Death: The Life of River Phoenix“ |
| 2002 | Arena | Presenter | Unknown episodes |
| 2002–2003 | The Screen Savers | Presenter | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Walter | Episode: “Compulsion” |
| 2007 | Numb3rs | Miles Sklar | Episode: “Graphic” |
| 2008 | Criminal Minds | Floyd Hansen | Episode: “Paradise” |
| 2009–2011 | Leverage | Colin Mason | Recurring role |
| 2009–2019 | The Big Bang Theory | Himself | Recurring role; 17 episodes |
| 2010–2012 | Eureka | Dr. Isaac Parrish | Recurring role (Season 4–5) |
| 2014 | The Wil Wheaton Project | Presenter | 12 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Dark Matter | Alexander Rook | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Powers | Conrad Moody | Season 2 |
| 2017 | Mystery Science Theater 3000 | Drake | Episode: “Reptilicus” |
| 2017 | Bill Nye Saves the World | Himself | Episode: “The Original Martian Invasion” |
| 2017 | Whose Line is it Anyway? | Himself | “July 10, 2017” (Season 13, Episode 5) |
| 2019 | Supergirl | End of the World Protestor | Episode: “Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One” |
Wil Wheaton Web Shows & Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Revision3 | Presenter | |
| 2007 | LoadingReadyRun | Himself | |
| 2008 | Retarded Policeman #5: Writers Strike | Presenter | |
| 2009–2011 | The Guild | Fawkes | Main role |
| 2010 | IRrelevant Astronomy | The Physician | Episode “Robot Astronomy Talk Show: Destroyer of Worlds” |
| 2012–2017 | TableTop | Presenter | |
| 2013 | Kris and Scott's Scott and Kris Show #10: Ties | Kris's father | |
| 2015 | Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana | Game Master/Host | |
| 2015 | Conversations with Creators | Host | |
| 2015 | Critical Role | Himself / Thorbir Falbek | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Con Man | Officer Cahoots, Man on Plane | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Transformers: Titans Return | Perceptor | 3 episodes, voice |
| 2020 | The Ready Room | Host | 10 episodes |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | EverQuest II | Additional voices |
| 2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Richard Burns |
| 2004 | Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 | Additional voices |
| 2005 | Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown | Additional voices |
| 2005 | Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter | Additional voices |
| 2005 | Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories | Richard Burns |
| 2006 | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories | Richard Burns |
| 2007 | Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 | Additional voices |
| 2009 | Brütal Legend | Watt-R-Boys |
| 2009 | Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks | Darkstar |
| 2010 | Fallout: New Vegas | Robobrains / Super-Ego / X-8 Robobrain |
| 2011 | DC Universe Online | Robin |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | The Local Population |
| 2014 | Broken Age | Curtis The Lumberjack |
| 2015 | There Came an Echo | Corrin |
| 2015 | Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. | Abraham Lincoln |
| 2015 | Dungeons and Dragons Online – Reign of Elemental Evil | Dungeon Master |
Wil Wheaton Bibliography
- Dancing Barefoot (ISBN 0-596-00674-8) (2004)
- Just a Geek (ISBN 0-596-00768-X) (2004)
- Stories of Strength (ISBN 1-4116-5503-6) (2005; contributor)
- The Happiest Days of Our Lives (ISBN 0-9741160-2-5) (2007)
- Sunken Treasure (2009)
- Memories of the Future Vol. 1 (ISBN 0-9741160-4-1) (2009)
- Wil Wheaton's Criminal Minds Production Diary (2009)
- Class of Geeks” (2010; contributor)
- The Day After, and Other Stories (2010)
- The Monster in My Closet (2011)
- Hunter (2011)
- Dead Trees Give No Shelter (2017)
- Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View (2017; contributor)
Wil Wheaton Martial Status
- In 1999, he married Anne Wheaton and had two sons-in-law, one of whom he had legally adopted.
Wil Wheaton Family & Relatives
| Father | Richard William Wheaton, Jr. |
| Mother | Debbie Wheaton |
| Siblings | Jeremy Wheaton, Amy Wheaton |
| Relatives | Unknown |
Association
- Corey Feldman worked in Stand By Me with him.
Wil Wheaton Net Worth
Wil Wheaton is a well-known and popular TV Actor. The main and primary source of his income comes from Acting. Let’s check how rich Wil Wheaton is in 2020?
| Net Worth (2020) | $1.5 Million |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source TV Actor(profession). |
