Wil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton (Image Source: Wil's Instagram)

Many actors and actresses in the American film industry start their careers in the acting field at a young age. Among the various artists, Wil Wheaton is one. He started his acting career when he was only 7 years by appearing in several commercials.

Wil Wheaton, also known as Richard William Wheaton III is an American actor. He has made appearances in different movies and TV shows. Besides being an actor, he is also a narrator who narrates Randall Monroe’s What If? He became well known after appearing in the 1986 Tv movie Stand by Me as Gordie Lachance. 

How Old Is Wil Wheaton?

Wil Wheaton, who has the nickname Uncle Willie was born on July 29, 1972, in Burbank, California, United States. His age as of 2022 is 50 years old. Wil's zodiac sign is Leo. He is a believer in a Christian region and belongs to the American nationality. His father's name is Richard William Wheaton Jr. while his mother’s name is Debbie Wheaton. Talking about his parent’s profession, his mother, Debbie, is an actress, and his father, Richard, is a medical specialist. He has one brother named Jeremy Wheaton and one sister named Amy Wheaton.

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Wil Wheaton had a rough childhood. On the one hand, he was forced by his mother to work and get into the acting field when he was only 7 years old, and on the other hand, he never received his father’s love no matter what he does to please him. Throughout his childhood and up until the time he cut off all contact with both of his parents when he was in his forties, his father bullied and hurt him.

He cannot recall a period in his life when he felt his father truly loved him. All of his father’s love was for his brother. Moreover, although his mother was aware of her husband's behaviour towards Wil, she never took Wil’s side instead, she always made Wil apologize to his father when he hurt Wil. This proves Wil’s terrible upbringing.

What Is The Professional Career Of Wil Wheaton?

Wil Wheaton is an actor, writer, voice artist, and narrator by profession. He started his acting profession when he was only seven years old. Before making his debut in the film industry, he started his big-screen journey by appearing in several commercials. Later in 1981, he got his first acting role in a TV movie, A Long Way Home, as Donald Branch. He was only nine years old when his first debut TV movie was released.

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A year later, he appeared in another Tv series CBS Afternoon Playhouse where he played the role of Amos Cotter. Then in 1986, he got a role as Gordie Lachance in the movie Stand by Me. Stand by me movie revolves around three boys who go on a journey to find the body of a missing boy. According to Wil, the experience and life story of Gordie in the movie reflects very much on his real-life experience. So, Wil used his performance in Stand by Me movie as a way to express the emotional abuse he received from his parents. 

Wil Wheaton also hosts TV shows

Similarly, he has appeared in more than 140 movies and TV shows in his acting career till now.  Some of his other Tv movies and shows include The Magical World of Disney, Tales of Glamour and Excess, Star Trek: Picard, Medical Marijuana Man, Rival Speak,  Max Reload and the Nether Blasters, Into The Dark, The Big Bang Theory, Sona, etc. 

Who is Wil Wheaton’s Wife?

Wil Wheaton is a straight man. Hence he isn’t gay. He is married to Anne Wheaton. Annie Wheaton is an author and advocate of animal rescue. She is popularly known as the wife of Wil Wheaton. She and Wil Wheaton married each other to start their new life as husband and wife in 1999. It has been 23 years of their marriage, and their married life is still going strong. The couple is happy and content with each other. Similarly, the couple is blessed with two kids. Their oldest son's name is Ryan Wheaton, while their youngest son is Nolan Wheaton. Wil Wheaton loves his sons dearly, and there is a close relationship between son and father. He wants to become a good father to his children. 

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Wil Wheaton on a ice cream with his wife Anne Wheaton

What Is The Net Worth Of Wil Wheaton?

According to the wiki, Wil Wheaton has a total net worth of $1 Million. The major source of his income is his acting career. He has appeared in more than 140 movies and Tv series. Moreover, he has also hosted various shows like TableTop, The Wil Wheaton Project, The Ready Room, What If, etc. 

What Is The Height Of Wil Wheaton?

Wil Wheaton stands at the height of 5 feet 11 inches tall. He has a slim body structure and a body weight of around 75 kg. He has light brown hair and brown eyes. He is active on Instagram that has 1.2 million followers. 

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