Shaun Weiss - Mighty Ducks, Heavyweights, Addiction, Recovery and Renewal

Shaun Weiss is an American actor, writer and comedian. Born and raised in Montvale, New Jersey he became a child actor when he started appearing in commercials.

He then graduated to TV when he played Elvis on Pee-Wee's Playhouse. His breakout roles came when he appeared as Greg Goldberg in Disney's Mighty Ducks franchise. He also played as Josh Bimbaum in Disney's Heavyweights with Ben Stiller.

His life took a dark turn as he grew older. He began experimenting with drugs and alcohol at an early age. Then, with the passing of his parents, his depression led him into a downward spiral that resulted in a Methamphetamine addiction.

He would lose all of his money and become homeless. He was arrested multiple times for drug possession and finally a residential burglary. Three years ago a judge gave him a chance to change his life or risk jail. At that point, the child star found rock bottom and became determined to turn his life around.

He is now three years sober, working as a mentor for others in recovery and performing stand up comedy shows. In 2022, he returned to Hollywood and appeared in the film Jesus Revolution, his first role in 14 years.

Shaun comes on the Edlow Podcast to talk about being a child star, the Mighty Ducks, Heavyweights, working with Emilio Estevez and Ben Stiller, addiction, recovery and his new lease on life.