American actor. Known for his roles as Gordie LaChance in Stand by Me and Wesley Crusher in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, as well as for the series The Big Bang Theory, in which he plays himself.

Born into the family of an actress and a medical worker. He has a sister, Amy, and a brother, Jeremy, who played cameo roles in one of the episodes of the series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Host of TableTop, a show where he plays board games with guests.