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Born on August 11, 1976 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, Will Friedle is a film actor, television actor and voice actor. That puts Will Friedle at 50 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Avon High School and Occidental College.
My Take
Will Friedle pulled off one of the hardest tricks in show business: a second act. As Eric Matthews on Boy Meets World, he turned a sitcom goofball into the show's secret comedic engine across seven seasons. But what cements my admiration is Batman Beyond, where his voice alone gave Terry McGinnis both teenage recklessness and a moral spine, redefining Batman for a generation without ever showing his face. Most teen stars fade when the cameras move on; Friedle simply changed instruments. The Hartford native's path from sitcom star to respected voice actor shows real self-awareness about where his talent could keep growing, and I find that career intelligence rare and admirable.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Will Friedle
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィル・フリードル
- Reading
- うぃる・ふりーどる
- Born
- August 11, 1976 (age 50)
- Origin
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / voice actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Avon High School
- University
- Occidental College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Will Friedle born?
Born August 11, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Will Friedle from?
Will Friedle is from Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
What does Will Friedle do?
Will Friedle works as film actor, television actor, voice actor.
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