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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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Actor: Stand by Me. Wil Wheaton was born Richard William Wheaton III on July 29, 1972 in Burbank, California. He first gained international attention by starring in the Rob Reiner comedy-drama film Stand by Me (1986).
- 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.
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Feb 6, 2024 · Among them was Wil Wheaton, who played Wesley Crusher, first as a main cast member for four seasons, and then returned as an occasional guest star throughout its remaining run.
