Forrest Wheeler Biography: Age, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Instagram, Siblings, Movies

Forrest Wheeler is a talented young American actor who’s won hearts with his charm and skill.

Best known for playing Emery Huang in the hit ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, Forrest started acting at just seven years old and quickly showed he was born for the spotlight.

Profile

• Full Name: Forrest Wheeler
• Stage Name: Forrest Wheeler
• Born: March 21, 2004
• Age: 21 years old
• Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Martial Artist, Voice Actor
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.77 m)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Alice Wheeler
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life & Education

Forrest Wheeler was born on March 21, 2004, in Santa Monica, California, to a Chinese-American family.

His mother, Alice Wheeler, hails from Hong Kong, China, bringing rich Chinese traditions to their home, while his father is Caucasian, blending American culture into his upbringing.

Forrest’s ethnicity is Chinese-American, and he grew up speaking Cantonese at home while studying Mandarin in school.

His religion isn’t publicly known, as he keeps personal beliefs private. His multicultural background and American drive shaped him into a versatile talent, proud of his roots and his country’s opportunities.

Forrest attended Campbell Hall School in Studio City, Los Angeles, where he balanced high school studies with his acting career.

He took Mandarin lessons to stay connected to his Chinese heritage and was active in school drama programs.

Career

Forrest Wheeler started acting at seven, landing his first role as a Cambodian boy in the 2013 comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, alongside Steve Carell and Steve Buscemi.

His funny scene, where his character takes a pet rabbit home for dinner, caught attention. He soon appeared in TV shows such as Community (2014), New Girl (2014), and Chasing Life (2014), as well as voice work on Sesame Street.

In 2013, he played young Kuai-Liang in Mortal Kombat: Legacy II and Little Kuenlay/Kuenphay in Such Good People (2014).

His big break came in 2014 as Emery Huang in Fresh Off the Boat, a groundbreaking ABC sitcom about an Asian-American family.

Forrest played the charming middle son from 2015 to 2020, earning praise for his role in the longest-running Asian-American TV series.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @forrestwheeler

Personal Life

Forrest Wheeler, 21, lives in Southern California with his family. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (1.77 m), he’s athletic and ambidextrous, playing tennis with a two-handed racket.

He’s single, keeping his dating life private to focus on acting. Forrest is a martial arts pro, earning a karate black belt in 2015 and an Extreme Martial Arts (XMA) black belt in 2016.

Net Worth

Forrest Wheeler’s net worth is estimated at $1 million.

His earnings come from acting in Fresh Off the Boat, films like The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, and voice work, plus commercials and endorsements.

His careful money management and steady career growth show his innovative approach, rooted in his American work ethic and Chinese family values.

Filmography

• The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) – Cambodian Boy
• Such Good People (2014) – Little Kuenlay/Little Kuenphay
• Power Play (2016, Short Film) – Billy
• Boomerang (2013, TV Movie) – Jeremy
• Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020) – Emery Huang
• Mortal Kombat: Legacy II (2013) – Young Kuai-Liang
• Community (2014) – Guest Role
• New Girl (2014) – Guest Role
• Chasing Life (2014) – Guest Role
• Sofia the First (2017) – Prince Jin (voice)
• Paradise Run (2018) – Contestant
• The Forrest Wheeler Adventures (2016) – Himself