Wexler is a New York City native and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison,[1] where he majored in communication arts.

Prior to his feature films (Evil Weed, The Stand Up, Anchors, Turtle Island, Last Supper, and Vigilante), Wexler created and produced the reality show College Life for MTV.

He worked with Curtis Sliwa and the Guardian Angels to create a comic book and a handbook, as well as a clothing line available at Barking Irons.

Cinema 59 often works with Creative Diversions, a toy and game company to create 360 degree entertainment.

In 2021 his game Fish Club was nominated for the Toy Of The Year Award.