Will Estes Nipper gay or married to a wife? His Net Worth, wiki-bio.

William Estes Nipper or also known as Will Estes is one of the prominent figures in television. Backed up by a wealth of experience on both small and large screens, Will has enjoyed an amazing career. Amongst his numerous appearances in TV and films, Will is best known for his role as Jamie Reagan in the CBS police drama Blue Bloods, a New York City police officer and the youngest son of the police commissioner. Even though this is not Will’s first time taking on such a huge role, it is his best portrayal. He has also starred in other TV shows, such as American Dreams, Reunion, and The New Lassie, as well as movies, such as U-571, Luz Del Mundo, and Dangerous Attraction. Estes is also a musician who has appeared in music videos by Meat Loaf and Bon Jovi. Estes is an advocate for human welfare and animal rights, and he enjoys surfing, basketball, and Jiu-Jitsu.

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Early Life and Education

Will Estes was born on October 21, 1978, in Los Angeles, California. His birth name is William Estes Nipper, and he is the son of Bill Nipper, a projectionist, and Mary Lu Nipper, an office administrator.

Estes grew up in Los Angeles and attended Santa Monica High School. He was interested in acting from a young age and started doing commercials when he was five years old. He also took acting classes at The Groundlings and The Improv. Estes graduated from high school in 1996 and enrolled at Santa Monica College, where he studied English literature and history. He later transferred to New York University.

Career Breakthrough: The New Lassie

Estes landed his first major role in a television series when he was chosen out of 700 other children to play Will McCollough in the syndicated New Lassie series, which ran from 1989 to 1992. The show was a , a sequel that featured the descendant of the original Lassie. It also had some guest appearances from the original cast members, such as Jon Provost and June Lockhart. Estes played the role of the youngest son of the McCollough family, who befriended Lassie and had many adventures with her.

Estes received four Young Artist Award nominations for his performance on the show. He also gained popularity among young viewers and became a teen idol.

Transition to Adult Roles: U-571 and American Dreams

After The New Lassie ended, Estes continued to work in television and film, appearing in shows like Highway to Heaven, Boy Meets World, Full House, Kirk, Step by Step, Meego, Kelly Kelly, The Fugitive, 7th Heaven, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He also starred in several movies, such as Dutch (1991), Once Upon a Forest (1993), How to Make an American Quilt (1995), Owd Bob (1998), Terror Tract (2000), Mimic 2 (2001), May (2002), and New Port South (2002).

Estes’ break-out movie role was Seaman Ronald ‘Rabbit’ Parker on U-571 (2000), a World War II film about a group of American submariners who capture a German U-boat with an Enigma machine. The film was a commercial and critical success, winning two Academy Awards for sound editing and sound mixing. Estes received praise for his performance as the young and inexperienced sailor who proved his courage under fire.

Estes’ next big role was J.J. Pryor on the NBC drama American Dreams (2002-2005), which followed the lives of a Philadelphia family during the turbulent 1960s. Estes played the eldest son of the Pryor family, who joined the Marines and fought in Vietnam. The show also featured historical footage of American Bandstand and music from that era. Estes received critical acclaim for his portrayal of J.J., who struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder, family conflicts, and romantic relationships.

Recent Work: Blue Bloods and Beyond

Since 2010, Estes has been playing Jamie Reagan on the CBS police procedural Blue Bloods. The show revolves around the Reagans, a multigenerational family of cops in New York City. Estes plays the youngest son of Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck), the police commissioner, who decided to follow his father’s footsteps after graduating from Harvard Law School. Jamie is a smart and dedicated officer who often partners with his sister Erin (Bridget Moynahan), an assistant district attorney, or his brother Danny (Donnie Wahlberg), a detective.

Blue Bloods has been one of the most popular and longest-running shows on CBS, averaging over 10 million viewers per episode. The show has also won several awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for cinematography and editing. Estes has been praised for his chemistry with his co-stars, especially Vanessa Ray, who plays his wife and fellow officer Eddie Janko.

In addition to Blue Bloods, Estes has also appeared in other projects, such as the short film Luz del Mundo (2007), where he played Jack Kerouac, the indie film Not Since You (2009), where he played Billy Sweetzer, a former college friend who reunites with his old crush, the action thriller Line of Duty (2013), where he played The Dealer, a mysterious criminal mastermind, and the superhero blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises (2012), where he played Officer Simon Jansen, a Gotham City police officer who helped Batman (Christian Bale) stop Bane (Tom Hardy).

Awards

All good works deserve recognition. In a similar manner, Will was recognized for his incredible feats and was honored quite a few numbers of times. He won the 2015’s Golden Honu Award as an Actor of the Year, 2014 Prism Award for Best Performance in a Drama Series Episode and was also nominated for several young artist’s awards.

Net Worth

Will Estes has an estimated net worth of $6 M as of 2023. His main source of income is his acting career, which spans over three and a half decades. He has appeared in several TV shows and movies, but his most prominent role is as Jamie Reagan on the CBS police drama Blue Bloods.

Personal Life

Sexuality

Will Estes Napier has faced some rumors and speculations about his sexuality over the years. Some people have wondered if he is gay or straight, based on his personal life and social media posts. However, Estes has never publicly confirmed or denied his sexual orientation. He has stated that he prefers to keep his private life away from the media and focus on his work. He has also expressed his support for the LGBTQ+ community and human rights causes.

Love Affairs and Relationship

Will Estes Napier has had a few romantic relationships with fellow actors in the past. He dated Rachel Boston, who starred in American Dreams with him, for a while. They were engaged but later broke up. He also dated Jennifer Love Hewitt, who played his sister on American Dreams, briefly in 2004. Will was also associated with Jennifer Love Hewitt from 2004 and 2005. The relationship cooled off in 2005 and the pair went their separate ways. 

In 2020, Estes revealed that he was dating Torrey DeVitto, who is known for her roles in Chicago Med, The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, and One Tree Hill. They made their relationship Instagram official by posting sweet photos of each other. However, their relationship did not last long and they split up in 2021.

Marriage

Will Estes Napier is not married and does not have any children. He has not shared any plans or intentions of getting married or starting a family in the near future. He seems to be focused on his career and his hobbies, such as surfing, martial arts, basketball, and environmental activism. He also enjoys spending time with his friends and family, especially his parents Bill Nipper and Mary Lu Estes, who have been supportive of his acting journey since he was a child.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Full Name	William Estes Nipper
Birthdate	October 21, 1978
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity/Race	White
Parents	Mary Lu, Bill Nipper
Sexuality	Straight
Profession	Actor
Net Worth	$6M (estimated)
Marital Status	Unmarried
Children	None
Education	Santa Monica College
Zodiac	Libra