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Wesley Jonathan Biography

Birth Name:Wesley Jonathan Waples

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has participated in many charity events, including *NSYNC's Challenge for the Children and the National Urban League's Youth Summit
  • Became interested in acting when his cousin Crystal brought him along to her auditions, leading him to audition himself at age nine for his role on "21 Jump Street․"
  • Quote: "I like work․․․A good script․․․a good show․․․a good movie․․․anything I can be proud of and not have to be nervous about watching when it comes out․ That excites me․"
  • Quote: "That's probably one of the most rewarding things․ To move people in any way, shape or form․․․If you look at the character I played and say 'Oh God, I hated you in that movie!' Well great․ You were moved․ You were affected․ I did my job․"
  • Best known for his roles on the TV shows "City Guys" and "What I Like About You," as well as his role in the 2005 film "Roll Bounce․"
  • Appeared in the 1995 film "Panther" and later played a character named Panther in the 2003 film "Baadasssss!"
  • Has appeared in commercials for Miller Lite, Sunny Delight, and The Truth Campaign
  • Has stated that if he had to choose another profession, he would want to be a NASCAR driver

Awards

  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Breakout Star - Male: nominated