Ethan Wacker is an actor recognized for his roles in Disney Channel productions and collaborations with sports brands. After landing his first acting role on a live skit for ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, Ethan Wacker quickly built a strong foundation in the entertainment industry, having secured an agent and manager following an open casting call in Hawaii and a subsequent convention in Los Angeles. His early career also included significant voice work, lending his talents to eight episodes as Pip Whipley in Disney Junior’s animated series ‘Miles from Tomorrowland’ beginning in 2015, and taking on the titular role of Stinky in Amazon Prime Video’s ‘The Stinky & Dirty Show’ from 2015 to 2019. Wacker gained widespread recognition as a series regular for his portrayal of Bernie Schotz on the Disney Channel hit ‘Bizaardvark’, appearing in 63 episodes from 2016 to 2019.
In 2017, he partnered with ESPN/Disney 365 to produce NBA shorts featuring the Golden State Warriors, including an appearance by Stephen Curry, and also created content with the Boston Celtics. His work continued in 2018 with a collaboration with Josh Hart of the Lakers and content creation at the ProBowl, where he conducted interviews and acted alongside various NFL players, further cementing his presence in high-profile sports media projects. Following the conclusion of his extensive television work, Wacker transitioned to higher education, enrolling at Vanderbilt University. He is currently pursuing a major in Economics and has articulated intentions to embark on a career in financial consulting.
Additionally, Wacker maintains strong academic and professional interests in political science and business, indicating a strategic focus on expanding his expertise and professional trajectory beyond his established acting career.