Happy 48th Birthday to Wil Wheaton! Photos of the ‘Star Trek’ Star

Happy 48th birthday to Wil Wheaton!

Wheaton was born Richard William Wheaton III on July 29, 1972. He’s known for his portrayal of Wesley Crusher on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” as well as a range of other projects. He played Gordie Lachance in the film “Stand by Me” and Joey Trotta in “Toy Soldiers,” to name a few.

Here are some photos of Wheaton over the years!

• The World Premiere Of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”

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  HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 10: Actor Wil Wheaton (L) and hair stylist Anne Wheaton attend The World Premiere of Lucasfilm's highly anticipated, first-ever, standalone Star Wars adventure, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" at the Pantages Theatre on December 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Marc Flores/Getty Images for Disney)

• CBS “The Big Bang Theory” Panel – Comic-Con International 2014

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  SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Actor Wil Wheaton (L) and writer/producer Bill Prady attend CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" panel at the San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• CBS “The Big Bang Theory” Panel – Comic-Con International 2014

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  SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Actor Wil Wheaton attends CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" panel at the San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
• Comic-Con International 2015 – “Con Man” The Fan Revolt 13 Years In The Making Panel

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  SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 09: Actress Felicia Day (L) and actor Wil Wheaton speak onstage during "Con Man" The Fan Revolt 13 Years In The Making panel during Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 9, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

• Premiere Of Walt Disney Pictures And Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” – Arrivals

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  HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 10: Hair stylist Anne Wheaton and actor Wil Wheaton attend the premiere of Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm's "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" at the Pantages Theatre on December 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• Adult Swim Presents “Robot Chicken” Season 10 Premiere

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  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Wil Wheaton and Macaulay Culkin speak onstage at the "Robot Chicken" season 10 premiere presented by Adult Swim at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on September 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Erik Voake/Getty Images for Adult Swim)
• Premiere Of Walt Disney Pictures And Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” – Arrivals

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  HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 10: Hair stylist Anne Wheaton and actor Wil Wheaton attend the premiere of Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm's "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" at the Pantages Theatre on December 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images)

• Premiere Of Walt Disney Pictures And Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” – Arrivals

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  HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 10: Hair stylist Anne Wheaton (L) and actor Wil Wheaton attend the premiere of Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm's "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" at the Pantages Theatre on December 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images)

• Adult Swim Presents “Robot Chicken” Season 10 Premiere

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  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Wil Wheaton speaks onstage at the "Robot Chicken" season 10 premiere presented by Adult Swim at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on September 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Erik Voake/Getty Images for Adult Swim)
• CBS “The Big Bang Theory” Panel – Comic-Con International 2014

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  SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Actor Wil Wheaton attends CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" panel during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)