Finn Wolfhard, a Canadian actor and musician born on December 23, 2002, is renowned for his role as Mike Wheeler in Netflix’s Stranger Things and for starring in the horror films It (2017) and its sequel. He began his acting career in 2013, voiced Pugsley in the 2019 film The Addams Family, and is also known for his music as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Calpurnia and a member of The Aubreys since 2020. Additionally, Wolfhard has directed the comedy short film Night Shifts (2020) and the feature film Hell of a Summer (2023).
Personal Information
| Category | Information |
| Full Name | Finn Michael Wolfhard |
| Nick Name | Finn |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth & Age | Dec 23, 2002; 22 Years |
| Birth Place | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Residence | Vancouver |
| Country | Canada |
| Father | Eric Wolfhard |
| Mother | Mary Jolivet |
| Brother | Nick Wolfhard |
| Spouse | Not married |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Profession | Canadian actor, musician and voice actor |
| Hobbies | Video game, Travelling, Singing |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) |
| Weight (approx.) | 53 kg |
| Hair Color | Burgundy |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Trademarks | Square Face Shape, High cheekbones, Medium length, curly hair |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
Early life
Finn Wolfhard was born on December 23, 2002. He was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to a family of French, German, and Jewish descent. He attended Catholic school. His father, Eric Wolfhard, is a researcher on aboriginal land claims and has also written several screenplays. His mother, Mary Jolivet, worked at a clothing brand that creates clothes for kids. His older brother, Nick Wolfhard, is a voice actor.
Finn Wolfhard and his brother Nick Wolfhard as kids. Photo: Finn Wolfhard Instagram
Left: Finn Wolfhard and his father Eric Wolfhard. Right: With his mom Mary Jolivet. Photo: Sonia Recchia/Getty ; Finn Wolfhard Instagram
Education
Finn Wolfhard was raised Catholic. He was homeschooled in Grade 7. Wolfhard attended St. Patrick Regional Secondary School, a Catholic high school in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood. He graduated in 2020 in a staggered ceremony held in a parking lot due to the pandemic.
Career Highlights
- In 2012 Wolfhard’s first acting role was in the music video for the song “Retro Oceans” by Vancouver band Facts.
- In 2014, he made his television debut as Zoran in the second season of the post-apocalyptic science fiction series The 100. The following year, he appeared as Jordie Pinsky in the series Supernatural.
- In 2016, he has portrayed Mike Wheeler in “Stranger Things“. He won a SAG Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series alongside his co-stars Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Winona Ryder, David Harbour and more.
- In January 2018, Wolfhard signed with creative Artists Agency. He played Tyler, an altruistic and thoughtful pizza delivery boy, in the comedy film, Dog Days.
- In January 2019, Wolfhard starred in the Netflix animated series Carmen Sandiego as “Player”. In May, he made his modeling debut in Saint Laurent’s Fall/Winter ’19 campaign. He reprised his role as young Richie in flashbacks for the sequel It Chapter Two (2019).
- Wolfhard also provided the voice of Pugsley Addams in an animated remake of The Addams Family.
- In January 2020, he portrayed Miles in the supernatural horror film “The Turning“, an adaptation of Henry James’ novella The Turn of the Screw. He lent his voice to two Adult Swim productions: the animated special, Smiling Friends and the animated series JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales.
- At the age of 17, Wolfhard made his directorial debut with the comedy short film, Night Shifts (2020).
- Wolfhard was included in Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2020 in the field of Hollywood and entertainment.
- In November 2021, he announced that he is working on directing a feature-length film, Hell of a Summer.
- In 2022, Finn Wolfhard lent his voice to Guillermo del Toro’s stop-motion animated musical film Pinocchio. The film was widely praised for its unique stop-motion animation style and its rich storytelling. Finn Wolfhard voiced the character Spazzatura, a lively, rebellious, and ultimately tragic character who plays a key role in the film’s narrative.
- In 2023, Finn further expanded his creative horizons with the theatrical release of Hell of a Summer, which he co-directed, co-wrote, and starred in alongside his longtime friend Billy Bryk. The film marked Wolfhard’s directorial debut, and the two friends tackled a horror-comedy genre, blending their talents as writers, actors, and filmmakers.
Cinematic Portfolio
- New-Gen – TV Series
- The Legend of Ochi (2025)…as Petro
- Saturday Night (2024)…as NBC Page
- Hell of a Summer (2023)…as Chris
- Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022)…as Candlewick (voice)
- Stranger Things (2016-2025) – TV Series…as Mike Wheeler (42 episodes)
- When You Finish Saving the World (2022)…as Ziggy
- Carmen Sandiego (2019-2021) – TV Series…as Player (voice) (32 episodes)
- JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales (2020) – TV Series…as Boypunzel & Manpunzel (voice) (1 episode)
- The Addams Family (2019)…as Pugsley Addams (voice)
- The Goldfinch (2019)…as Young Boris Pavlikovsky
- It Chapter Two (2019)…as Young Richie Tozier
- Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Madness (2018)…as Herbert West (voice)
- Dog Days (2018)…as Tyler
- It (2017)…as Richie Tozier
- The 100 (2014) – TV Series…as Zoran (1 episode)
- Aftermath (2013) – Short…as Young Charles
Music
Finn Wolfhard was indeed a key member of the Vancouver-based rock band Calpurnia, where he served as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter. The band was formed in 2017. However, in November 2019, Calpurnia announced that they would be disbanding.
After the dissolution of Calpurnia, Finn Wolfhard formed a new band called The Aubreys with Malcolm Craig, the drummer of Calpurnia. The band contributed two songs to the 2020 horror film The Turning soundtrack: “Lullaby” and “Getting Better”. In 2021, they released “Karaoke Alone”, which further showcased their evolving sound and marked a step forward in their musical journey.
Music videos
- The Aubreys: Smoke Bomb (2020)
- The Aubreys: Loved One (2020)
- The Aubreys Feat. Finn Wolfhard: Getting Better – Otherwise (2020)
- Mike Tompkins: The Addams Family (2019)
- Calpurnia: Cell (2019)
- Weezer: Take On Me (2019)…as Rivers Cuomo
- Calpurnia: Wasting Time (2018)…voice only
- Calpurnia: Greyhound (2018)
- Ninja Sex Party: Danny Don’t You Know (2018)…as Young Danny
- Spendtime Palace: Sonora (2017)…as Spike
- Pup: Sleep in the Heat (2016)…as Young Stefan
- PUP: Guilt Trip (2014)…as Young Stefan
- Hey Ocean!: Change (2013)…as Zombie Paper Boy
- Facts: Retro Oceans (2012)
Personal Life
- Finn Wolfhard, best known for his roles in Stranger Things and It, has largely kept his personal life private despite his immense fame.
- Finn’s most publicized relationship was with actress Elsie Richter. He confirmed it in 2021 after being pressured by fans.
- The pair were private, avoiding public appearances together. Their relationship status has been uncertain since then.
- Finn currently appears to be single.
- Finn has opened up about the pressures of growing up in the spotlight. He has faced invasive fan behavior and the challenges of maintaining privacy in an era of social media.
- He credits his Stranger Things co-stars and mentors, like Winona Ryder, with helping him navigate fame. Finn admires her career trajectory and values her advice, noting her ability to balance a successful career with a sense of normalcy in life.
Awards and Nominations
Finn Wolfhard has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career. Here’s a concise table summarizing Finn Wolfhard’s key awards and nominations:
| Year | Award | Category | Project | Result |
| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Stranger Things | Won |
| 2018 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Kiss (with Millie Bobby Brown) | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| Best On-Screen Team | It | Won | ||
| 2018 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| 2019 | People’s Choice Awards | The Male TV Star of 2019 | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| 2020 | Atlanta Shortfest Awards | Best Director | Night Shifts | Won |
| 2021 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Male TV Star | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| 2022 | Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Film | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Won |
| 2023 | Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Male TV Star (Family) | Stranger Things | Won |
Salaries /Networths
| Movies / Series | Salaries |
| The Turning (2020) | $150,000 |
| The Goldfinch (2019) | $65,000 |
| Stranger Things (2016) | $7,000,000 (Season 5) |
| Stranger Things (2016) | $20,000 per episode (Season 1 & 2) |
| Stranger Things (2016) | $250,000 per episode (Season 3) |
Favorites
| Color | Grey, Black, White |
| Food | Sushi, Chinese foods, Pizza, hot dog, Burger |
| Actress | Emma Watson |
| Destination | New York City |
| Books | Harry Potter and Percy Jackson |
| Mobile Brand | Apple |
| Movie | 90s classic Boogie Nights |
| Song | Ariana Grande’s Thank You Next |
| Car | Ferrari |
FAQs
Q1. Who is Finn Wolfhard?
A1. Finn Wolfhard is the lanky, curly-haired Canadian actor. He shot to international fame with his role as Mike Wheeler in the Duffer brothers’ cult Netflix series “Stranger Things”. Besides acting career, he is an incredibly talented musician and has even directed short films himself. He’s scored some pretty major modelling gigs, including campaigns for Saint Laurent and Gucci. His effortlessly cool 70s-inspired look, complete with a signature hairstyle, slouchy sweaters, oversized jackets, and tailored trousers, has solidified his status as a rising style icon.
Q2. Where is Finn Wolfhard from?
A2. Finn Wolfhard is from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Q3. How did Finn Wolfhard become an actor?
A3. Finn Wolfhard’s journey into acting was unconventional. Inspired by his father, Eric Wolfhard, who is also involved in the industry, Finn originally aimed to become a director. However, he saw acting as a stepping stone to break into the world of film. Finn’s first acting opportunity came from a Craigslist ad, marking the start of his unexpected rise to fame.
Q4. What was Finn Wolfhard’s first movie?
A4. It. Finn Wolfhard made his film debut in 2017 with the hit American horror movie It , where he played the memorable role of Richie Tozier. His first foray into television came a few years earlier, in 2014, when he appeared in the dystopian sci-fi series The 100.
Q5. Is Finn Wolfhard modeling?
A5. Yes, Finn Wolfhard has also ventured into the world of modeling. He made a significant mark in the fashion world with his modeling debut as the face of Saint Laurent’s Fall/Winter 2019 campaign. This collaboration, guided by creative director Anthony Vaccarello, spotlighted Finn’s unique style and charm, capturing the attention of fashion enthusiasts worldwide. His involvement with the iconic brand including Gucci helped solidify his place not only as an actor but also as a rising fashion icon.
Trivia
- Finn admitted to having a fear of clowns, appropriate for playing Richie Tozier in the new “It” movie.
- His three favorite films are The Graduate (1967), Dazed and Confused (1993) and Melody (1971).
- Featured in the music video for the song “Guilt Trip” (2014) by Canadian punk band PUP.
- He plays the guitar, the piano, the drums, bass and the harmonica.
- In the Neibolt House scene in It (2017), there is water on his shirt because Jack Dylan Grazer said something that made him laugh so hard with a mouth full of water he spit it out on his shirt.
- Nephew of actor Hadley Kay, who was also a former child actor. Kay had, coincidentally, appeared in director Ivan Reitman’s film, Meatballs (1979) and 40 years later, Wolfhard would appear in the Reitman produced film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).
- Frequent collaborator with Billy Bryk. The two have worked together on Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), Night Shifts (2020), and When You Finish Saving the World (2022). The two also host a podcast together called “Lackluster Video” for HeadGum.
- He was a member of the band Calpurnia from 2017 to 2019.
- His new band The Aubreys, formed in 2019, is named after his childhood cat, Audrey.
- He wants to move into screenwriting or film directing after acting.
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