Wil Shriner

Wil Shriner

71 · Born: Dec 6, 1953

Personal Details

BornDec 6, 1953 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Rebecca Baughman

    ( Dec 1, 2006 to Jul 8, 2025 )
  • Cathy Young

    ( Jun 16, 1984 to Jul 8, 2025 )
Parents
  • Herb Shriner
  • Eileen "Pixie" McDermott Shriner
Relatives
  • Kin Shriner (Sibling)
  • Indy Shriner (Sibling)

Biography

Wil Shriner is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of accomplishments in the entertainment and corporate sectors. As a television director, he has made a significant impact with his work on numerous award-winning shows, including Frasier, Becker, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Gilmore Girls. His impressive resume boasts over 50 appearances on popular late-night talk shows, featuring esteemed hosts such as Jay Leno, David Letterman, and Johnny Carson.

In the corporate world, Shriner has established a strong track record, collaborating with technology and consumer electronics companies, including Microsoft and Bill Gates. His projects have spanned various industries, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and innovative professional.

As an actor, Shriner has a extensive filmography, boasting over a dozen credits, including the Academy Award-nominated film Peggy Sue Got Married, where he shared the screen with the talented Joan Allen, and was directed by the renowned Francis Ford Coppola.

In addition to his acting work, Shriner has also ventured into screenwriting and directing, penning the screenplay and helming the feature film Hoot, based on the beloved novel by Carl Hiaasen. This critically acclaimed film was released by New Line Cinema and Walden Media, further cementing Shriner's status as a talented and accomplished figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

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1998
Desperation Boulevard
Desperation Boulevard as Rod Van Horne
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1993
Scorned
Scorned as Detective
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1989
Time Trackers
Time Trackers as Charles Arsenal
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1986
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2006
Hoot
Hoot as Director, Screenplay