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William Samuel Horneff (born June 12, 1979) is an American former child actor and martial artist who won two Young Artist Awards from three nominations. After leaving his career as an actor, Horneff opened Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, where he teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Wil Horneff is an American actor born in 1979 in New Jersey. He is known for his roles in The Sandlot, The Shining, and Law & Order, among others. See his awards, photos, videos, and personal details on IMDb.
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- June 12, 1979
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Wil Horneff is an actor and martial artist who starred in The Sandlot and other films. He was born in New Jersey, has a degree in English, and speaks French and German.
- June 12, 1979
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- Bad at Baseball
- Elusive James Earl Jones
- Trading Insults with Ham Porter
- Now A Jiu Jitsu Expert
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That wasn't the only challenge: Horneff was not a natural ballplayer. "I was so bad at throwing the ball and getting it into the glove," said Horneff. "They had someone else take the place and moved me to the shortstop position. I remember thinking 'hopefully my acting does better than my baseball throwing.'" While the primary cast was on set for a...
Before Horneff left the set as a kid, he had the entire cast sign a baseball, a memory that is dear to his heart. One signature was missing, however: that of James Earl Jones, whom Horneff never had a scene with. Horneff finally got the opportunity to meet with Jones last year, when Jones was performing on Broadway. Horneff got the signature that e...
The scene in the film that Horneff is most known for is his faceoff with the character Ham Porter. They trade insults until Porter drops the bomb: “You play ball like a giiirrrrrrrrl!” More than two decades later, the phrase hasn’t aged well. Always, a company that sells feminine hygiene products, even launched a #LikeAGirl campaign to instill conf...
"I lived off my savings when I was auditioning and I would spend free time doing Brazilian jiu jitsu as a hobby," said Horneff. "I loved it. I was immediately captivated by it and wanted to get black belt in it." It took about eight years for Horneff to reach this goal, spending four days a week training. Four years after he stopped acting, he open...
Wil Horneff, who played Phillips in the 1990s classic "The Sandlot", returned to the old lot for the film's 25th anniversary. He also shared his journey from being bullied as a kid to becoming a martial arts instructor and a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu.
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Apr 19, 1994 · Wil Horneff saves the teen traumas for his film and TV work. Like many of his peers, the New Jersey high-school freshman skateboards, swims, Rollerblades and does his homework.
Wil Horneff is an actor who has appeared in 15 movies and TV shows, including CSI: NY, House, and The Sandlot. Find out more about his career, credits, and where to watch his latest projects.
Wil Horneff is an actor who has appeared in movies such as The Roost, Ghost in the Machine, and House. See his full filmography, ratings, reviews, and photos on Rotten Tomatoes.
