Forrest Wheeler

Forrest Wheeler, born on March 21, 2004, in Santa Monica, California, USA, began his acting career at the age of seven. His early professional engagements included appearances in commercials and various television shows such as “Community,” “New Girl,” and “Chasing Life.” Wheeler’s commitment to his craft extends beyond acting, encompassing activities like IMPROV, Xtreme Martial Arts, Action Stunts, Hip Hop, and Tennis, showcasing a diverse skill set from a young age. He is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, languages that have broadened his opportunities in the entertainment industry.

His film debut was in the 2013 movie “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” where he portrayed a Cambodian boy. The same year, he took on the role of Young Kuai-Liang in “Mortal Kombat: Legacy II” and also appeared in the TV movie “Boomerang” as Jeremy. In 2014, he was cast in “Such Good People” as Little Kuenlay/Little Kuenphay. A significant turn in his career occurred in 2014 when he was cast as Emery Huang, a series regular on the ABC primetime TV series “Fresh Off the Boat.” This role, which he held from 2015 to 2020 across 116 episodes, brought him wider recognition and allowed him to showcase his acting talents extensively.

Throughout his career, Wheeler has continued to diversify his roles, including voice acting as Prince Jin in an episode of “Sofia the First” in 2017. He also appeared as himself in the music video “Disney Channel Stars: DuckTales Theme Song” in 2017. His commitment and hard work have defined his trajectory in the entertainment industry, contributing to both on-screen performances and soundtrack contributions for “Fresh Off the Boat.” Beyond acting, Wheeler has also been involved in production roles, serving as a Production Assistant for “HouseBroken” in 2021 and “Central Park” in 2022, and as a Production Coordinator for “HouseBroken” in 2022.