American actor and Writer
#590 in Actors today
Wheaton has a net worth of $260,000. He starred in Star Trek and The Bing Bang Theory earning a $40,000 salary per episode. However he lost all of his wealth to poker, bad investments and losses.
Wil Wheaton House
Currently, Wheaton resides in his three-bedroom apartment located in Los Angeles, a property he acquired back in 2019 for $400,000. He bought this house on a mortgage and is about to be evicted due to EMI overdues.
Prior to this, he had been residing in a lavish villa, which he sadly had to part with due to financial challenges. He sold his property for $1.7 million and repaid a portion of his debts.
Financial Losses
Wheaton’s substantial earnings were significantly depleted due to his gambling habits, poker addiction, and extravagant lifestyle. According to his friends, he lost $2.6 million in total to poker.
To cover his daily expenses, he had to take out huge loans from one of his co-star from “The Big Bang Theory.” In a dire financial situation, he eventually sold his villa to pay off those loans.
Wil Wheaton Net Worth 2024
Net Worth | $260,000 |
Annual Income | $190,000 |
Book Royalties | $100,000 |
TV Salary | $40k per episode |
Bank Balance | $18,000 |
Wife | Anne Wheaton |
Personal Life
Wil Wheaton’s personal life has been relatively private. He has been married twice, with his second marriage to Anne Prince in 1999. His first marriage led to his wife filing a lawsuit against him for alimony. He ended up paying $200K annually.
The couple has two children together, Ryan and Nolan. Wheaton has been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression, and he has used his platform to advocate for mental health awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wil Wheaton earns $90,000 annually through his voice acting and also acting in television shows.
Wil Wheaton is married to Anne Wheaton and they have two children together.