Wil Wheaton is a millionaire American actor, blogger, voice actor, and writer. He was born on July 29, 1972, and began his career as a young actor in the 1980 television film A Long Way Home. He is most recognized for his role as Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation, which he played from 1987 until 1990. From 2009 through 2019, he appeared as a fictionalized version of himself on The Big Bang Theory. Wil also has his own website, wilwheaton.net, where he writes. He has also written a number of novels. Wheaton is also one of the world’s most popular voice performers.
He has several voice roles in animated films, television programs, and audiobook narrations. He also served as a Keynote Speaker at the 2007 Penny Arcade Expo and hosted and co-created the YouTube board game program TableTop. Wil Wheaton is a multitalented individual who has explored several aspects of his personality in his works and seems to have mastered them all.
Early Years
Wheaton, though, was exploited as a youngster by his own family. He has alleged that his father assaulted him and that his mother just tolerated it. Furthermore, Wheaton wrote in April 2021 on his Tumbler Account, “My parents forced me to become an actor to support the family.” As a result, he has long suffered from severe depression and generalized anxiety disorder. He also appears in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “When the Bough Breaks” alongside his two brothers. More curiously, on September 12, 2006, the Royal Observatory of Belgium named an asteroid 391257 Wilwheaton after Wil Wheaton.
Income and Net Worth
Wil Wheaton, a well-known American actor, blogger, and writer, has a modest net worth of $1 million. His many pursuits contribute to his financial worth. Furthermore, he makes a living as a Writer, Actor, Television Producer, Voice Actor, and Screenwriter. Wil Wheaton has appeared in 45 films and television productions, 36 TV episodes, and 15 online shows and series to date. He has also provided voices for 28 animated films and television programs, as well as 18 video games.
Wheaton was paid $20,000 for each episode of The Big Bang Theory, in which he participated in 17 episodes. He is also known to have made solid real estate and financial investments. He has also authored many novels, the first of which, Dancing Barefoot (2003), sold out three printings in four months. In addition, as an actor, he had various endorsement agreements that contributed significantly to his net worth.
Lifestyle
Wil Wheaton leads a very quiet existence since, apart from his job, his followers know very little about his personal life. He resides in California with his wife and two boys who are not his biological offspring. He did, however, adopt his kids Ryan Wheaton and Nolan Wheaton at their request since they are offspring of his wife’s prior relationship. Furthermore, he considers himself to be an atheist. Wheaton is also fascinated with computers, the internet, and technology in general.
He also likes homebrewing beer and has made a geek-themed stout beer called Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout. He worked on the brew alongside Drew Curtis and Stone Brewing Co. CEO Greg Koch. Wil had a lengthy history of alcoholism after a difficult upbringing and despair, which he had just overcome. In January 2021, he also stated that he has been clean for 5 years.
Wheaton also enjoys playing the guitar, golf, hockey, and performing magic. He also supports the Los Angeles Kings of ice hockey and the Los Angeles Dodgers of baseball. Furthermore, he defines himself as a political liberal. In his many books, he has also been outspoken about his convictions.
Wil Wheaton’s Charity
He primarily assists those suffering from anxiety and depression, as he himself has suffered from both. Although he has not personally given money to the causes, he has assisted several fundraisers and is always in contact with a number of them. Wil and his wife formed The Foundation to Increase Awesome, which focuses on animal and women’s welfare, as well as mental and civil rights. Wil is the foundation’s co-founder and associate director, and he campaigns for civil rights and mental health.
Furthermore, via their foundation, they assist a number of other groups, including the Pasadena Humane Society for Animals, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and others. Wil sold Star Trek t-shirts and acted in sign design for The National Alliance on Mental Illness in 2019. Wil also collected $173,752 for the Pasadena Humane Society via the Wiggle Waggle Walk Your Block Champaign in 2020. In addition, he and his wife are raising $5000 for the same group to support animals affected by wildfires.
In 2018, he also collaborated with World Builder Fundraiser in the mental health sector. In addition, in 2021, he joined Cancellation 2021 to generate funds and give to The Greater Chicago Food Depository, which assists those affected by the epidemic. He’s also been selling Roll Model D&D T-shirts via the Stands charity drive since 2021. The funds raised will benefit the Pasadena Humane Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Career
Wil Wheaton began his acting career at the age of nine, as his mother, who was also an actor, desired. Wheaton’s debut performance was in the 1981 television film A Long Way Home. He has received multiple acting awards:
- (1987 & 1989) Young Artist Awards
- Best Actor, Melbourne Underground Film Festival, 2002
- Best Host (Pre-Recorded) (2014), International Academy of Web Television Awards
He is also the New York Times and Audible.com’s number-one bestselling audiobook narrator. Furthermore, in Wil Wheaton’s honor, the Royal Observatory of Belgium named an asteroid 391257 Wilwheaton.
