★ HOW OLD IS NEIL HOPE?
Neil Hope is 53 years old, born September 24, 1972 in CA · Libra.
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About
Neil Hope played Derek "Wheels" Wheeler on Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High, the CBC teen drama that defined late-80s Canadian TV. Born in Canada in 1972, he also appeared in The Kids of Degrassi Street before his acting work ended in the early 1990s. A Libra.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Neil Hope was a Canadian actor best known for portraying Derek "Wheels" Wheeler on the CBC teen drama series Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High from 1987 to 1991. He also played Robin "Griff" Griffiths in The Kids of Degrassi Street from 1985 to 1986. Born on 24 September 1972 in Canada, Hope brought a critical character arc to Degrassi's ensemble cast during the show's foundational years. As a Libra, his birth sign is associated with balance and social connection—traits that defined his character work on the teen drama. After Degrassi High concluded in 1991, Hope faced significant personal challenges, including struggles with alcoholism and diabetes, and financial instability. He maintained sporadic contact with his family until 2005. Hope was found dead in a rooming house on 25 November 2007 at age 35, though his death went unnoticed by the public and his family until early 2012.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Neil Hope began his acting career in The Kids of Degrassi Street from 1985 to 1986 before landing his breakout role as Derek "Wheels" Wheeler on Degrassi Junior High. His character became central to the show's exploration of teen issues, and he continued the role through Degrassi High until 1991.
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Trivia
- Hope's Degrassi character, Wheels, was one of the franchise's most recognizable roles and addressed serious issues including substance abuse and homelessness.
- His birth name was Philip Neil Hope, though he was credited professionally as Neil Hope.
- Hope's death in 2007 went undiscovered for nearly five years before being made public in early 2012, with neither his family nor the public aware of what had happened.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Neil Hope release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Neil Hope?
- Neil Hope is 53 years old (born September 24, 1972).
- When is Neil Hope's birthday?
- Neil Hope was born on September 24, 1972.
- What is Neil Hope's zodiac sign?
- Neil Hope is a Libra, born September 24, 1972.
- What is Neil Hope's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Neil Hope was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Neil Hope from?
- Neil Hope is from CA.
- What does Neil Hope do?
- Neil Hope is a actor.
- Is Neil Hope still alive?
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