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Richard William "Wil" Wheaton III (born July 29, 1972) is an American actor and writer. He portrayed Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gordie Lachance in the film Stand by Me, Joey Trotta in Toy Soldiers, and Bennett Hoenicker in Flubber.
Wil Wheaton is best known for his roles in Stand by Me, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and TableTop. IMDb provides his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos, and more.
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Learn about the life and career of Wil Wheaton, an actor who starred in Stand by Me and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Find out his birth name, nicknames, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- July 29, 1972
Apr 15, 2022 · Wil Wheaton, who played Gordie in the classic film \"Stand by Me,\" said his mother forced him to act and his father bullied him. He said he channeled his trauma into his role and broke the cycle of abuse.
Dec 3, 2023 · Wil Wheaton, who played Gordie in Stand by Me, revealed he suffered emotional abuse from his parents as a child. His costar Jerry O'Connell apologized for not knowing and not being there for him more.
Wil Wheaton shares his love for gardening, classic arcade gaming, and his frustration with the Los Angeles Kings' GM. Read his reflections, opinions, and stories on his official website.
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Feb 13, 2024 · Wil Wheaton talks about his cameo on Lower Decks, his role as host of The Ready Room, and his love for Star Trek. He also reveals his hopes to return to the franchise in some form and his fanfiction ideas.