Eric Wiechert

Eric Peter Wiechert was born and raised in Carol Stream, Illinois by Jill and Ralph Wiechert. He played soccer, basketball, baseball, track, and football from the ages of 6 to 18. Eric attended West Chicago Community High School in West Chicago, Illinois. As a kid, he directed and acted in home movies with neighbors and relatives which gave him inspiration to become an actor. He has two older sisters, Julie and Jennifer. Actors that inspire Eric include; Nicolas Cage, John Travolta, Will Ferrell, Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Chevy Chase, and Keanu Reeves. Eric attends Northern Illinois University and plans on graduating in 2010.