Ethan Wacker

Ethan Wacker was born in Connecticut and lived in Seoul, South Korea, for four years before moving with his family to Hawaii in 2007. His interest in entertainment led him to an open casting call in Hawaii and a subsequent convention in Los Angeles, where he secured an agent and manager. At 12, Wacker landed his first acting job on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” participating in a live skit. This early experience initiated his acting career, exposing him to the demands of the entertainment industry.

Wacker gained wider recognition for his role as Bernie Schotz, a series regular, on the Disney Channel series “Bizaardvark” from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 63 episodes. His other television credits include guest appearances on “K.C. Undercover” in 2016 (2 episodes) and “Hawaii Five-0” in 2017 (1 episode). He also lent his voice to animated series such as “Miles from Tomorrowland” (8 episodes in 2015) as Pip Whipley and “The Stinky & Dirty Show” (2015–2019) as the voice of Stinky. His career also includes work as an Art Director for “The Phineas and Ferb Show” (2018) and another episode of “Take Two with Phineas and Ferb” (2011).

Beyond acting, Wacker engaged in brand collaborations, particularly within the sports sector. He worked with ESPN/Disney 365 to produce NBA shorts with the Golden State Warriors, including Stephen Curry, in 2017, and with the Boston Celtics in the same year. In 2018, he collaborated with Josh Hart of the Lakers and created content at the ProBowl, which involved interviewing and acting with NFL players. After his work in television, Wacker prioritized his education, enrolling at Vanderbilt University with plans to major in Economics. He intends to pursue a career in financial consulting and is also interested in political science and business, indicating a focus on academic and professional goals outside of acting for the time being.