Neil Willenson is a multifaceted individual, exceling in various fields including acting, non-profit leadership, and corporate executive roles.
As an actor, Willenson has had an extensive career, appearing in numerous films, dozens of commercials, and live theater productions, with a recent notable role as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof at the Next Act Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In addition to his acting career, Willenson is the Founder of Camp Heartland, now known as One Heartland, a national non-profit organization that has made a profound and lasting impact on the lives of children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Willenson is also the Co-Founder of Camp Hometown Heroes, a national summer camp for children of fallen U.S. service members, and Camp Reunite, a groundbreaking program for children with an incarcerated parent.
Camp Heartland and its programs have been featured in prominent media outlets, including the Oprah Winfrey Show, Dateline NBC, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Progressive Magazine, USA Today, and more.
Willenson and Camp Heartland have also been profiled in various television programs, films, and talk shows, including the CBS Movie of the Week "Angelie's Secret," narrated by Julia Roberts, the Disney Channel film "Friends for Life," and the feature film "Born with HIV: Little Warriors."
In 2008, Willenson was recognized as one of GQ Magazine's "Men of the Year." He was also featured in PEOPLE magazine's annual "50 Top Bachelors" issue, before marrying fine artist Adria Rosenthal Willenson and becoming a father of two, including fellow actor Joshua and musician & singer Alanna.
