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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.
- January 1, 1
- 1.77 m
- Burbank, California, USA
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.
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
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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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May 26, 2022 · Wil Wheaton is opening up about the inner turmoil he suffered as a child actor. During an interview with Access Hollywood published Tuesday, the 49-year-old actor said he never wanted to work...