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Scott Weinger Biography

Birth Name:
Scott Eric Weinger
Birth Place:
New York, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, voice-overs, writer, producer

Fast Facts

  • An appearance in a national commercial for Ideal Toys was his first professional acting job
  • Has reprised the role of Aladdin multiple times off the big screen, including in an animated TV series, direct-to-video sequels and several video games
  • Credits Dead Poet's Society for his going to Harvard and being an English major, saying he wanted to "wear a pea coat and be a New England guy" after seeing the movie, which featured his Aladdin costar Robin Williams playing a prep school teacher
  • Graduated from his Ivy League college with magna cum laude honors and a minor in French literature
  • Penned the 100th episode of 90210

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