Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton's rise to prominence began with his role in the 1986 film "Stand by Me," where he starred alongside talented actors such as River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Ben E. King. Additionally, he lent his voice to Martin in "The Secret of NIMH" and appeared in "The Buddy System" alongside Richard Dreyfuss and Susan Sarandon.

However, his portrayal of young Wesley Crusher on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" earned him the unofficial title of "King of the Geeks." This role resonated strongly with sci-fi fans and cemented his status in geek culture. In addition to his work in the Star Trek series, he also played a fictionalized version of himself on the immensely popular show "The Big Bang Theory."

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