Welcome to the Will Estes Appreciation Thread!





Date of Birth
21 October 1978, Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth Name
William Estes Nipper

Height
5' 10½" (1.79 m)

Mini Biography
Will was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1978. He attended a private high school and graduated in June 1996 with an A average. His acting career began in 1988 when he was chosen out of 700 children interviewed for "The New Lassie" (1989), which jump-started his career. Will had a couple of roles in TV shows, but all of them were canceled after a few episodes, of which "Meego" (1997) was one. When he got to his 5th TV show, when he was 19, he became a regular on "Kelly Kelly" (1998).


Trivia
Is an only child.

Co-stars with Tom Guiry in U-571 (2000). Ironically, Estes played Lassie's owner/human friend in the television series "The New Lassie" (1989), while Guiry played a similar role in the film Lassie (1994).

Learned in detail how to behave like a quadriplegic to prepare for his role on The Dive from Clausen's Pier (2005) (TV) .

Won on Celebrity Jeopardy.

He was the top choice for Adam in the movie May (2002) but eventually lost out to Jeremy Sisto. Instead, he had an appearance as Adam's roommate.

Attended Santa Monica College and majored in English Literature.

Practiced gymnastics and Jiu Jitsu.

Filmography

Taxidermist (2011) (pre-production) .... Gavin
Magic Valley (2010) (post-production) .... Jimmy Duvante
"Blue Bloods" .... Jamie Reagan (3 episodes, 2010)
- Samaritan (2010) TV episode .... Jamie Reagan
- Pilot (2010) TV episode .... Jamie Reagan
- Episode #1.3 (2010) TV episode .... Jamie Reagan
Not Since You (2009) .... Billy
"The Cleaner" (1 episode, 2009)
- Crossing the Threshold (2009) TV episode
Angels and Fire (2009) .... Cpl. Anderson
"In Plain Sight" .... Henry Adams / ... (1 episode, 2009)
- Gilted Lily (2009) TV episode .... Henry Atkins / Henry Adams
"Eleventh Hour" .... Kevin Pierce (1 episode, 2008)
- Surge (2008) TV episode .... Kevin Pierce
Squeegees (2008) (TV) .... Pee-Wee Machachi
Luz del mundo (2007) .... Jack Kerouac
"Reunion" .... Will Malloy (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
- 1998 (2006) TV episode .... Will Malloy
- 1996 (2006) TV episode .... Will Malloy
- 1997 (2006) TV episode .... Will Malloy
- 1995 (2006) TV episode .... Will Malloy
- 1994 (2005) TV episode .... Will Malloy
(8 more)
"Law & Order" .... Adam Halder (1 episode, 2006)
... aka "Law & Order Prime" - USA (informal title)
- America, Inc. (2006) TV episode (uncredited) .... Adam Halder
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" .... Adam Halder (1 episode, 2006)
... aka "Law & Order: SVU" - UK (promotional abbreviation), USA (promotional abbreviation)
... aka "Special Victims Unit" - New Zealand (English title), UK (informal short title)
- Class (2006) TV episode .... Adam Halder
The Dive from Clausen's Pier (2005) (TV) .... Mike Mayer
The Drive (2005) .... Aaron
"American Dreams" .... JJ Pryor (61 episodes, 2002-2005)
... aka "Our Generation" - Australia, USA (working title)
- It's My Life (2005) TV episode .... JJ Pryor
- No Satisfaction (2005) TV episode .... JJ Pryor
- California Dreamin' (2005) TV episode .... JJ Pryor
- Commencement (2005) TV episode .... JJ Pryor
- Starting Over (2005) TV episode .... JJ Pryor
(56 more)
See You in My Dreams (2004) (TV) .... Ben
Charity (2004) .... Repo Man
May (2002) .... Chris, Adam's Roommate
New Port South (2001) .... Chris
Mimic 2 (2001) (V) .... Nicky
The Familiar Stranger (2001) (TV) .... Ted Welsh
... aka "My Husband's Double Life" - Australia, UK, USA (DVD title)
"The Fugitive" .... Jesse Larson (1 episode, 2000)
- Guilt (2000) TV episode .... Jesse Larson
Terror Tract (2000) .... Sean Goodwin (segment "Come To Granny")
... aka "The House on Terror Tract" - USA (MIFED title)
"7th Heaven" .... Andrew Nayloss (5 episodes, 1999-2000)
... aka "7th Heaven: Beginnings" - USA (rerun title)
- Here We Go Again (2000) TV episode .... Andrew Nayloss
- Love Stinks: Part 2 (2000) TV episode .... Andrew Nayloss
- Love Stinks: Part 1 (2000) TV episode .... Andrew Nayloss
- All by Myself (2000) TV episode .... Andrew Nayloss
- Just You Wait and See (1999) TV episode .... Andrew Nayloss
U-571 (2000) .... Seaman Ronald 'Rabbit' Parker
Blue Ridge Fall (1999) .... Taz
... aka "The End of Innocence" - UK (video title), USA (working title)
"Kelly Kelly" .... Sean Kelly (7 episodes, 1998)
- Jealousy (1998) TV episode .... Sean Kelly
- Doodler (1998) TV episode .... Sean Kelly
- Junior Firefighters (1998) TV episode .... Sean Kelly
- Bye Bye Baby (1998) TV episode .... Sean Kelly
- The Wedding Show (1998) TV episode .... Sean Kelly
(2 more)
"Diagnosis Murder" .... Erik Fincher (1 episode, 1998)
... aka "Dr. Mark Sloan" - Japan (English title)
- An Education in Murder (1998) TV episode .... Erik Fincher
"The Secret World of Alex Mack" .... Hunter Reeves (6 episodes, 1995-1998)
... aka "Alex Mack" - USA (short title)
- Paradise Regained (1998) TV episode .... Hunter Reeves
- Paradise Lost (1998) TV episode .... Hunter Reeves
- Without Feathers (1997) TV episode .... Hunter Reeves
- Lies and Secrets (1997) TV episode .... Hunter Reeves
- The Return (1997) TV episode .... Hunter Reeves
(1 more)
"Meego" .... Trip Parker (5 episodes, 1997)
- Halloween (1997) TV episode .... Trip Parker
- Fatal Attraction (1997) TV episode .... Trip Parker
- It's Good to Be King (1997) TV episode .... Trip Parker
- The Truth About Cars and Dogs (1997) TV episode .... Trip Parker
- Love and Money (1997) TV episode .... Trip Parker
"Kirk" .... Cory Hartman (31 episodes, 1995-1996)
- Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave: Part 2 (1996) TV episode .... Cory Hartman
- Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave: Part 1 (1996) TV episode .... Cory Hartman
- Balducci Blues (1996) TV episode .... Cory Hartman
- Something's Got to Give (1996) TV episode .... Cory Hartman
- Hire Learning (1996) TV episode .... Cory Hartman
(26 more)
"Boy Meets World" .... Alex / ... (3 episodes, 1994-1996)
- Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow (1996) TV episode .... Dylan
- Career Day (1995) TV episode .... Alex
- Turnaround (1994) TV episode .... Alex
How to Make an American Quilt (1995) .... Boy at Party
"Full House" .... Andrew (2 episodes, 1995)
- Michelle Rides Again: Part 1 (1995) TV episode .... Andrew
- Michelle Rides Again: Part 2 (1995) TV episode .... Andrew
Brothers' Destiny (1995) (TV) .... Michael Murphy
"Step by Step" .... Kevin Philips (1 episode, 1994)
- Growing Up Is Hard to Do (1994) TV episode .... Kevin Philips
"It Had to Be You" .... Christopher Quinn (4 episodes, 1993)
- All About Dave (1993) TV episode .... Christopher Quinn
- Let's Spend Termite Together (1993) TV episode .... Christopher Quinn
- Long Date's Journey Into Night (1993) TV episode .... Christopher Quinn
- Pilot (1993) TV episode .... Christopher Quinn
"Rhythm & Jam" (1993) TV mini-series .... Kid On The Street
Once Upon a Forest (1993) (voice) (as Will Nipper) .... Willy
When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (1993) (TV) .... Gary Black
Jonny's Golden Quest (1993) (TV) (voice) (as Will Nipper) .... Jonny Quest
"Harry and the Hendersons" .... Brad (1 episode, 1993)
- Harry, the Mascot (1993) TV episode .... Brad
"Baywatch" .... Cooper (1 episode, 1992)
... aka "Baywatch Hawaii" - USA (tenth season title)
- The Chamber (1992) TV episode (as Will Nipper) .... Cooper
"The New Lassie" .... Will McCullough (32 episodes, 1989-1992)
- A Will and a Way (1992) TV episode (as Will Nipper) .... Will McCullough
- Punch with Rum (1992) TV episode (as Will Nipper) .... Will McCullough
- The Amazing Lassie (1991) TV episode (as Will Nipper) .... Will McCullough
- The Stranger (1991) TV episode (as Will Nipper) .... Will McCullough
- The Gathering of the Clans (1991) TV episode (as Will Nipper) .... Will McCullough
(27 more)
The Last Halloween (1991) (TV) (as Will Nipper) .... Michael
Dutch (1991) (as Will Nipper) .... Teddy
Menu for Murder (1990) (TV) (as Will Nipper) .... Chad Henshaw
Miracle Landing (1990) (TV) (as Will Nipper) .... David Kornberg
"Highway to Heaven" (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
- Merry Christmas from Grandpa (1989) TV episode
- The Correspondent (1988) TV episode
"Murphy's Law" .... George Segal (1 episode, 1989)
- Doing It the Hard Way Is Always Easier (1989) TV episode .... George Segal
"Santa Barbara" (1984) TV series .... Brandon DeMott Capwell (1988) (temporary replacement) (unknown episodes)
Self:

"SoapTalk" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
- Episode dated 21 November 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
The Teen Choice Awards 2005 (2005) (TV) .... Himself - Attendee
"Pet Star" .... Judge (2 episodes, 2005)
- Episode #3.12 (2005) TV episode .... Judge
- Episode #3.6 (2005) TV episode .... Judge
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '04 (2004) (TV) .... Himself
"Jessica's Crush" (2004) TV series .... Himself
The 6th Annual Family Television Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
"Jeopardy!" .... Himself - Contestant (1 episode, 2003)
- Episode #19.173 (2003) TV episode .... Himself - Contestant
Circus of the Stars Gives Kids the World (1993) (TV) .... Himself - Trapeze Artist
... aka "Circus of the Stars #18" - USA (series title)














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