Table of Contents

Early life
Career
Music
Advocacy
Filmography
Film
Television
Web series
Music videos
Podcasts
Audiobooks
Discography
Albums
Extended plays
Singles
Soundtrack
Accolades
References
External links

Finn Wolfhard

NameFinn Wolfhard
Image
CaptionWolfhard in 2025
Birth NameFinn Michael Wolfhard
Birth Date2002-12-23
Birth PlaceVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
OccupationActor ⋅ musician ⋅ director
Years Active2012–present
Module
GenreAlternative rockindie rock
InstrumentVocals ⋅ guitar ⋅ piano ⋅ bass
Years Active2018–present
LabelAWALRoyal Mountain ⋅ paradYse ⋅ Transgressive
Current Member OfThe Aubreys
Past Member OfCalpurnia
Website https://www.finnwolfhardmusic.com/

Finn Michael Wolfhard (born December 23, 2002) is a Canadian actor, musician, and film director. He received international attention for playing Mike Wheeler on the Netflix series Stranger Things (2016–2025). He also played Richie Tozier in the horror film It (2017) and its sequel It Chapter Two (2019), and Trevor Spengler in the supernatural comedy Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and its sequel Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024).

Wolfhard has also directed the comedy short film Night Shifts (2020) as well as the feature Hell of a Summer (2023). As a musician, he was the lead vocalist and guitarist for the rock band Calpurnia, and has been a member of The Aubreys since 2020.

Early life

Finn Michael Wolfhard was born on December 23, 2002, in Vancouver, British Columbia, to a family of French and German descent with Jewish heritage. He attended Catholic school. His father, Eric Wolfhard, is a researcher on Indigenous land claims in Canada. He has an older brother, actor Nick Wolfhard.

Career

Wolfhard's first acting role was in the 2012 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.

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In 2016, Wolfhard began portraying Mike Wheeler in the Netflix series Stranger Things. He auditioned for the role via video after seeing an open casting call. Wolfhard, along with his castmates, won a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. He and co-stars Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, and Caleb McLaughlin competed against one another in a 2017 episode of Spike's Lip Sync Battle.

In July 2017, Wolfhard co-directed his first music video with Josh Ovalle for the band Spendtime Palace's song "Sonora". Wolfhard made his feature film debut playing Richie Tozier in the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's It. The casting of Wolfhard in both Stranger Things and It, both set in the 1980s, had been a coincidence. According to Wolfhard, he had been initially cast as Richie when Cary Fukunaga was attached as director and co-writer, but when Fukunaga left the project over creative differences, the role fell through which allowed him to pursue Stranger Things. Once Andy Muschietti became attached to It, Wolfhard had to re-audition for the role of Richie.

In October 2017, Wolfhard parted ways with his former agency, APA, and fired former agent Tyler Grasham following allegations that Grasham had sexually assaulted aspiring young male actors. Wolfhard himself had not been assaulted. In January 2018, Wolfhard signed with Creative Artists Agency. He played Tyler, an altruistic and thoughtful pizza delivery boy, in the 2018 Ken Marino-directed ensemble comedy film, Dog Days.

In January 2019, Wolfhard starred in the Netflix animated series Carmen Sandiego as "Player", the title character's chief accomplice and friend. 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), and co-starred in The Goldfinch (2019), the John Crowley-directed adaptation of Donna Tartt's novel, playing Young Boris Pavlikovsky, a Ukrainian student and troublemaker. Wolfhard had not been Crowley's first choice as he wanted to cast an authentic Russian actor for Boris, but Wolfhard's near perfect Russian accent in his audition helped him get the role. Wolfhard also provided the voice of Pugsley Addams in an animated remake of The Addams Family. From 2017 to 2019, he was listed in Varietys Hollywood Youth Impact Report. In 2018 and 2019, The Hollywood Reporter named him as one of the top 30 stars under age 18.
Wolfhard at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival

In January 2020, Wolfhard portrayed Miles in the supernatural horror film The Turning, an adaptation of Henry James' novella The Turn of the Screw, and co-starred in the anthology film Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia (2020). Wolfhard then starred in the Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux–directed short film, Rules for Werewolves (2020), based on playwright and novelist Kirk Lynn's adapted screenplay from his debut novel, which is set to become a feature-length film with Wolfhard attached to star.

He lent his voice to two Adult Swim productions: the animated special, Smiling Friends and the animated series JJ Villard's Fairy Tales as Boypunzel, a gender-swapped version of Rapunzel. Wolfhard joined the Jason Reitman–directed comedy miniseries Home Movie: The Princess Bride, which raised money for World Central Kitchen, and performed a live reading of The Princess Brides script, as the Grandson, for a Democratic Party of Wisconsin charity event in September 2020.

At the age of 17, Wolfhard made his directorial debut with the comedy short film, Night Shifts (2020). He released the film on YouTube the following year. Wolfhard co-starred in the Audible Original, When You Finish Saving the World (2020), written by Jesse Eisenberg. He narrates Ziggy Katz, a 15-year-old boy recording audio sessions to a futuristic bot therapist. The audiobook was adapted by Eisenberg into the comedy-drama film When You Finish Saving the World (2022), with Julianne Moore and Wolfhard starring as mother and son. In July 2020, it was announced that Wolfhard and his brother Nick would be headlining the voice cast of sci-fi animated series NEW-GEN, playing twin brothers. Wolfhard was included in Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2020 in the field of Hollywood and entertainment.

Wolfhard co-starred with Carrie Coon in Jason Reitman's Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), playing the son of Coon's single mother. He was cast alongside Willem Dafoe, Emily Watson, and Helena Zengel in A24's fantasy epic The Legend of Ochi, directed by Isaiah Saxon. In November 2021, he announced that he is working on directing a feature-length film, Hell of a Summer. In 2022, Wolfhard joined Guillermo del Toro's stop-motion animated musical film Pinocchio.

In 2023, Wolfhard and his friend and frequent collaborator Billy Bryk released the theatrical feature film Hell of a Summer, which they co-directed, co-wrote and co-starred in. The film debuted at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was named second runner-up for the People's Choice Award for Midnight Madness. That same year, he voiced a younger version of the titular character in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, released in November.

In October 2025, Wolfhard lend his voice in a short CGI film ParaNorman: The Thrifting! during the Halloween re-release of the film, alongside Anna Kendrick. Also in October 2025, it was reported that Wolfhard was developing a biopic centered on the band The Replacements. Based on the autobiography Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements, Wolfhard will co-write the screenplay with his father and also produce the film.

In November 2025, it was announced that Wolfhard would star in a film titled Crash Land alongside Gabriel LaBelle, with Dempsey Bryk directing.

Music

Wolfhard was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for Vancouver-based rock band Calpurnia, until the band dissolved in November 2019. A few weeks later, it was announced that Wolfhard's new band, The Aubreys, with Calpurnia drummer Malcolm Craig, would debut on the soundtrack of his film, The Turning (2020). The Aubreys released their single, "Loved One" on March 10, 2020, and their debut EP, Soda & Pie, through AWAL, on March 13, 2020. Their next single, "Smoke Bomb" was released on August 17, 2020.

The Aubreys' first collaboration single with Lunar Vacation, "No Offerings" was released on January 12, 2021. Their second single of 2021, "Sand in My Bed" was released on February 14.

The Aubreys released their single "Karaoke Alone" on September 10, 2021, from the group's debut studio LP, Karaoke Alone, which was released on November 5, 2021.

Wolfhard released his debut studio album, Happy Birthday, on June 6, 2025, via AWAL.

Advocacy

Wolfhard has been involved in advocacy for autism and indigenous children.

In May 2017, Wolfhard hosted "Strange 80s", a benefit concert to raise funds for Sweet Relief, an organization that helps struggling musicians in need of medical care. He also performed three tracks with his former band Calpurnia at the event. For his work with Sweet Relief, he received an award at the 2017 Television Industry Advocacy Awards.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2017ItRichie Tozier
2018Dog DaysTyler
Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of MadnessHerbert West (voice)
2019It Chapter TwoYoung Richie Tozier
The GoldfinchYoung Boris Pavlikovsky
The Addams FamilyPugsley Addams (voice)
2020The TurningMiles Fairchild
Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia
Night ShiftsShort film; also writer and director
2021How It EndsEzraCameo
Ghostbusters: AfterlifeTrevor Spengler
2022When You Finish Saving the WorldZiggy Katz
Guillermo del Toro's PinocchioCandlewick (voice)
2023Hell of a SummerChrisAlso co-writer, co-director and producer
2024Ghostbusters: Frozen EmpireTrevor Spengler
Saturday NightNBC page
2025The Legend of OchiPetro
ParaNorman: The ThriftingChad (voice)A CG animated short film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2014The 100ZoranEpisode: "Many Happy Returns"
2015SupernaturalJordie PinskyEpisode: "Thin Lizzie"
2016–2025Stranger ThingsMike WheelerMain cast
2017Young Math LegendsYoung GaussAnimated shorts by Flatland on VHX
Lip Sync BattleHimselfEpisode: "The Cast of Stranger Things"
2019–2021Carmen SandiegoPlayer (voice)Main cast
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to StealPlayer (voice)Interactive TV Special
2020Smiling FriendsMan Living in Wall / Bliblie (voice)Pilot: "Desmond's Big Day Out"
JJ Villard's Fairy TalesBoypunzel / Manpunzel (voice)Episode: "Boypunzel"
Home Movie: The Princess BrideInigo MontoyaEpisode: "Chapter Four: Battle Of The Wits"
2021DuncanvilleJeremy/Norman (voice)Episode: "Das Banana Boot"
2023Scott Pilgrim Takes OffTeen Scott Pilgrim (voice)Episode: "Ramona Rents a Video"
2025King of the HillGood Hank "G.H." Hill (voice)Episode: "No Hank Left Behind"
2026Saturday Night LiveHimself (host)Episode: "Finn Wolfhard/ASAP Rocky"

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2017Guest GrumpsHimself2 episodes
2018Ten Minute Power HourHimselfEpisode: "Yeti in my Spaghetti (ft. Finn Wolfhard & Jacksepticeye)"
2019Brawl with the StarsHimselfEpisode: "Brawl with the Stars (feat. Finn Wolfhard and Caleb McLaughlin)"
2020HeadGumHimselfEpisode: "Off Days: Games (w/Finn Wolfhard)"

Music videos

YearArtistTitleNotes
"Objection"
2012Facts"Retro Oceans"
2013Hey Ocean!"Change"
2014PUP"Guilt Trip"as Young Stefan Babcock
"Sleep in the Heat"
2017Spendtime Palace"Sonora"Also co-director
2018Calpurnia"Greyhound"As himself (with Calpurnia)
"City Boy"
Ninja Sex Party"Danny Don't You Know?"as Young Danny Sexbang
2019Weezer"Take On Me"as Young Rivers Cuomo (with Calpurnia)
Calpurnia"Cell"As himself (with Calpurnia)
Mike Tompkins"The Addams Family Snap-Along"as himself (and Pugsley Addams)
2020The Aubreys"Getting Better (Otherwise)"as Miles Fairchild and himself (with The Aubreys)
"Loved One"as himself (with The Aubreys)
"Smoke Bomb"
2025Finn Wolfhard"Choose the Latter"as himself
"Trailers After Dark"
George Harrison"Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)"as director

Podcasts

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020SModcastHimselfEpisode: "426: The Stranger Thing About Finn"
Review RevueTrampoline Parks (w/ Finn Wolfhard)
Elara Radio 25_25Himself (co-host)25_25 with Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk Ep 001
If I Were YouHimselfTelling Time (w/Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk)
Lackluster VideoHimself (co-host)10 Episodes
Review RevueHimselfMall Santas (w/ Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk)
2021The Headgum PodcastBombard Wolfhard (w/ Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk)
2022The A24 PodcastStrange Adolescence with Sadie Sink & Finn Wolfhard
2024Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterEpisode: "236: Finn Wolfhard"

Audiobooks

YearTitleRoleAuthorNotesRef.
2020When You Finish Saving the WorldZiggy KatzJesse EisenbergAn Audible Original

Discography

Calpurnia (band)

Albums

TitleDetails
Happy BirthdayRelease: June 6, 2025
Label: Night Shift, AWAL
Format: Digital download, streaming

With the Aubreys
Karaoke AloneRelease: November 5, 2021
Label: AWAL (US/CA/UK/EU)
Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

With the Aubreys

Soda & PieRelease: March 13, 2020
Label: AWAL (US/CA/UK/EU)
Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

With the Aubreys


As a solo artist

Soundtrack


Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2017Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Digital TV Series or Film – Teen ActorStranger Things
Teen Choice AwardsChoice Breakout TV Star
Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
2018Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
MTV Movie & TV AwardsBest Kiss (with Millie Bobby Brown)
Best On-Screen Team (with Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Lieberher, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Chosen Jacobs)It
Best On-Screen Team (with Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink)Stranger Things
Teen Choice AwardsChoice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor
Choice Liplock (with Millie Bobby Brown)
Choice TV Ship (with Millie Bobby Brown)
2019Teen Choice AwardsChoice Summer TV Actor
People's Choice AwardsThe Male TV Star of 2019
2020Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Atlanta Shortfest AwardsBest DirectorNight Shifts
2021Nickelodeon Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Male TV StarStranger Things
2022Saturn AwardsBest Performance by a Younger Actor in a FilmGhostbusters: Afterlife
2023Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Male TV Star (Family)Stranger Things

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