Wil Horneff Biography: Siblings, Movies, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Education, Parents, Height, Nationality

William Samuel Horneff, best known as Wil Horneff, is a martial artist and former actor who gained widespread recognition as Phillips in the family sports comedy film The Sandlot.

He achieved mainstream success during the 1990s after starring in films including The Yearling and Born to Be Wild, establishing himself as one of the notable child actors of his generation.

Beyond his acting career, he transitioned into martial arts, earning a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and becoming the owner and head instructor of a martial arts academy in New Jersey.

Wil Horneff
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Real Name:	William Samuel Horneff
Stage Name:	Wil Horneff
Born:	June 12, 1979 (age 47 years old)
Place of Birth:	Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White American
Height:	5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Van Horneff and Robin Horneff
Siblings:	Samantha Horneff, Vanessa Horneff, John Horneff
Spouse:	Alisha Kaylen Dalgewicz (m. 2008)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	One daughter
Occupation:	Martial Artist, Former Actor
Net Worth:	$2.5 million

Early Life and Education

William Samuel Horneff, 47 years old, was born on June 12, 1979, in Englewood, New Jersey, United States.

He grew up in Saddle River, New Jersey, with his parents, Van Horneff and Robin Horneff, alongside his sisters, Samantha and Vanessa Horneff, and his brother, John Horneff. His sister Vanessa also worked as an actress.

He was raised in a Christian household and developed an interest in acting from a young age.

After graduating from Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey, Horneff attended the University of Pennsylvania before transferring to Columbia University.

He graduated with a degree in English and later spent time living in France, Spain, Germany, and Russia, where he studied languages and participated in humanitarian work.

Personal Life

Wil Horneff has been married to Alisha Kaylen Dalgewicz since September 1, 2008. The couple became engaged in 2006 and have maintained a private marriage away from the entertainment spotlight.

They have one daughter, who was born in December 2019. Outside family life, Horneff is a licensed private pilot and enjoys skiing, tennis, and martial arts, which eventually became his full-time profession.

Career

Wil Horneff began his acting career in 1992 with a role in the children’s television series Ghostwriter.

His breakthrough came a year later when he played Phillips in the hit family film The Sandlot, a performance that remains one of his most recognized roles.

He went on to star in Ghost in the Machine, The Yearling, and Born to Be Wild, earning praise for his performances throughout the mid-1990s.

He also appeared in the Emmy Award-winning miniseries Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All before stepping away from acting to focus on his education.

After graduating from Columbia University, Horneff returned briefly to acting with appearances in Law & Order, The Roost, Alchemy, Dead Tone, and other independent productions.

He later retired from acting and dedicated himself to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, earning a black belt under Ralph Gracie and founding Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA in Westwood, New Jersey, where he serves as head instructor.

Awards

• Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Youth Actor in a TV Mini-Series or Special (1995)
• Young Artist Award nomination for Best Youth Leading Actor in a Motion Picture (1996)

Net Worth

Wil Horneff has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. He has earned his wealth through his early acting career and his successful martial arts business as the owner and instructor of Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA.

Social Media

• Instagram: @wilhorneff

Filmography

• The Sandlot (1993)
• Ghost in the Machine (1993)
• The Yearling (1994)
• Born to Be Wild (1995)
• Harvest (1998)
• 2 Little, 2 Late (1999)
• The Roost (2005)
• Alchemy (2005)
• A Dance for Bethany (2007)
• Dead Tone (2007)
• The Longest Swim (2014)

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