Written by: David Williams

Steven Wiig is a renowned American film actor, director, producer, and musician, best known for his appearances in critically acclaimed films such as Into the Wild, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, Milk, and The Master. Additionally, he is the drummer for the band Papa Wheelie and the primary songwriter for his own band, The Martichora.

Born on December 30, 1972, in Ishpeming, Michigan, Wiig grew up in Negaunee and graduated from Negaunee High School in 1991, where he was voted Most Artistic by his classmates. He attended Northern Michigan University, where his creative streak began to flourish.

In the mid-1990s, Wiig relocated to Minnesota, where he performed with his band, The Martichora, and produced and acted in several student films, including All Praise The Electric Light. This marked the beginning of his music career, which would eventually lead him to work with multi-Grammy award-winning heavy metal band Metallica.

In 2000, Wiig relocated to Sausalito, California to work with Metallica bassist Jason Newsted at his home studio and play in Newsted's band, Papa Wheelie. He continued working and traveling the world with Metallica for over a decade, performing numerous duties, including fan club writer, photographer, videographer, backline assistant, production, and band personal assistant. Wiig even played bass for Metallica at The Playboy Mansion in 1998, filling in for Newsted.

• Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004) - Wiig appeared in this critically acclaimed documentary film.
• Into the Wild (2007) - Wiig played a supporting role in this biographical drama film.
• Milk (2008) - Wiig appeared in this biographical drama film, which won two Academy Awards.
• The Master (2012) - Wiig played a supporting role in this psychological drama film.

In addition to his acting credits, Wiig has also worked behind the camera. He has assisted Oscar-winner Sean Penn on several personal and professional projects and worked as a consultant for Social Capital Films for Ridley Scott's Tell-Tale.

In 2009, Wiig teamed up with fellow Upper Michigan native Ron Riekki to produce Riekki's novel, U.P., which was later made into a movie. In 2010, Wiig documented Faith No More's homecoming reunion trilogy performances at San Francisco's Warfield Theater and directed Jerry Hannan's The Bridge, a music video for the film Guitar Man.

Steven Wiig's diverse range of talents and pursuits have made him a true Renaissance man in the entertainment industry. From acting and music to directing and producing, Wiig continues to leave his mark on the world of film and music.