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WWdN reader Charlotte told me that my appearance on CSI was voted “Best Celebrity Cameo” by readers of Canadian TV Guide!

Wil Wheaton, CSI 38%
Colin Farrell, Scrubs 19%
Swoosie Kurtz, Lost 21%
Quentin Tarantino, American Idol 15%
Gerald McRaney, Deadwood 8%

I think Walter was a little bit more than a cameo, but any time I get a chance to beat Quentin Tarantino and Swoosie Kurtz, I’m going to take it all the way to the bank.

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51 thoughts on “untitled post number 47”

  1. I think they were all more than cameos. While I didn’t see Gerald McRaney or I loathe American Idol, your turn as Walter really made that episode cool.
    I’m glad he was just crazy and not actually a killer…

  4. Now that is really cool. I wonder if there is a US poll for that – it would be great if you could win that too
    congrats

  5. Thanks for bringing this to my attention Wil. I was quite happy to watch that episode of CSI, for your appearance only. I’m not a fan of the series, or it’s spin-offs, but I do value a good acting performance.
    Looking forward to seeing more of you in the future…. Chris B

  6. Wil,
    Man, they take surveys of everything.What’s next, best celebrity cameo in a solid color? People have too much time. Hope I didn’t diminish your award….. 🙁

  8. Very Cool. I was tricked into watching Pulp Fiction by my husband who said it was an “Awesome movie. No really, you’ll love it.” Movies that use the F word for the sake of using the F word never did appeal to me. I guess that cuts out every one of Quinten Tarantino’s movies. How very bummed I am about that.

  10. Canadians loves lots of things but mostly:
    – snowball fights
    – hockey
    – marijuana
    – cottages
    – Wil Wheaton on TV.
    From the Canadian who loves you, Maria.

  12. Wil,
    If you accept the 2nd definition of cameo:
    2 A brief vivid portrayal or depiction
    Then it works. Even definition 3: A brief appearance of a prominent actor, is a compliment!

  14. Quentin Tarantino was on American Idol? WTF! It’s going to take me some time to wrap my head around that one. What the hell did he even do?

  15. I saw you cameo and thought it was great! I’m glad you won the survey but, I wouldn’t put to much stock in it’s accuracy. That’s 101%?

  17. You were not only voted best, you pretty much won by a landslide. In a 5-way contest, you beat out second place by 17%! If the votes were split evenly, everybody would get 20%, and you were the *only* guy who beat the average by more than 1%. You rock.

  18. Congratulations, Wil! Maybe the award should be titled “best unexpected guest star”. Your role certainly was more than a cameo.

  19. I like american Idol and swoosie Kurtz, hate Gerald Mcraney and wouldnt vote for him in the first place.
    I watch CSI but originally missed that episode and then last week just happened to notice the Guest cast list-Glad I paid attention 🙂

  23. Long time reader – never commented before now 🙂
    Your CSI appearance was excellent – you did a great job with the character. And while he was more than a brief appearance – so was Swoosi Kurtz’, she had a relatively major part that episode of LOST and was fairly recognizable as herself – you were a bit “under cover” as it were. So be extra proud !!
    We Canucks love Wil !!

  24. This is hardly the place to ask this question, but the onion doesn’t provide comments. In the latest games of our lives update, it is ended with the quote; Wil Wheaton once caught a hundred pound sturgeon on twenty-pound test. I just have to know if one of Mr. Wheaton’s (step)children happened to be nearby with some Taco flavored Doritos and an orange life vest at the time. It would really clarify things for me.

  25. In other nes, my wife and kids just came home with the band new Aqualad action figure. Been looking for the new Teen Titans figure series, I’m glad to see it.

  27. I was going to complain that I missed the episode, but when I went to look it up and see when it was, I remembered the plot. I didn’t recognize Uncle Willie when I saw it. I’m going to have to have my TiVo watch out for this episode so I can watch it again knowing what I know now. 🙂

  28. I hope you had an awesome birthday. Congrats on the poll. Your episode was the only one out of all 5 that I actually watched. So you most definitely rate high in my book!
    Ruth V

  30. haha, i’m like topher there, i didn’t even realize that was you! 😀 i didn’t see the entire episode, but i did see a bit of walter, and i wondered why he looked so familiar! hurrah for wil!

  31. In my book, you beat all of them hands down…all the time! Heck, I made my 12- and 15-year old watch you on that episode, too. We are an “I Love Wil Wheaton” family. Hmmm…maybe we should get that on a T-shirt?
    GLAD you had a nice (unwired) bday. Blessings to you and your family from my family.

  32. Dude, you totally kicked ass on CSI! Colin Farrell is a prettyboy putz, Tarantino is full of himself, and I have no clue who Swoosie whatsername is at all. Mad props for beating out a quality actor like Gerald McRaney, though, that’s pretty f’n cool!
    My only gripe about that episode was the wait endured until the introduction of Walter. But you pulled that off pretty well, and I’m sure the suits at CBS are paying attention to trade pubs (yes, even Canadian TV Guide) to keep tabs on what’s hitting the demographics.
    Just remember: They gave you Walter because you have talent. You earned that part, and no matter what the polls say, it’s a performance you should always be incredibly proud of.
    /hoping for a Wheaton sitcom…
    //or hoping for Wil on Who’s Line…

  33. I still haven’t seen it. Channel 9 here in Melbourne, Australia have stopped showing CSI mid season. I’d been counting down the episodes, and just as it became the very next episode the decide to put movies on instead! It’s so frustrating, it’s the very next one due to air.
    Grr.

  34. Duh, Wil, of course you won! Nobody else can play a crazy homeless guy like you can, man.
    Also, Eric’s comment made me realize how totally fucking awesome it would be to see you on Whose Line! Think about it.

  35. being new to this blog, i didnt know you were on csi.
    ironically, i watched csi religiously until the reality seasons kicked in. Anyway, i was very disappointed to discover that i missed this episode. i am aquiring it as we speak and i am giddy about watching it tonight. Im counting the days untill Wil is back on the big screen. 33 is the perfect age to start the big comeback! HEY WIL, do it

  38. Hi Wil,
    Yes, I thought you were really great in that episode.
    It’s been quite a while since I’ve visited…nice hair.

  44. Wow am I glad I tripped to hear and read the Mind meetings thing yes about time I lost mine to long well not long a year? dunno I fergit it’s in the Minds eye just never am really sure although I did take the precationary tale and read of You didn’t you she said once been an actor and hey!
    Keep this up and they will make you an actor!
    Oh wait, sorry to myelf directed and twas meant and the twains meet somewhere in the middle but and well Seriosuly though great to find your thoughts and bookmarked and I’ll be back!
    Please remind me if I forget cause I do in fact forget.

  45. Cameo? mmmm, well since the episode you appear in hasn’t aired here in Australia as yet I can’t “really” comment but from what I’ve read here on your site it sounds more than just a cameo, but that’s the media right!?
    As my Mum would say, “its another feather in your cap”.
    Go Wil. 🙂
    Sean

  49. Canadians love you, eh? We have good taste.
    (Or maybe it’s CSI we like. I didn’t vote because I didn’t know about the poll, but if I’d known I’d have voted for you.)

  50. i think the term “celebrity cameo” implies that you are such an enourmous star…that they were lucky to get you to agree to appear in an episode of their show for even a moment…and you only did it because you love CSI…otherwise it just wouldn’t happen…because you simply don’t do television.
    that’s kind of what i think when i see the term “celebrity cameo”…so ride with it man…you’re enourmous!

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