Finn Wolfhard

Finn Wolfhard, born on December 23, 2002, in Vancouver, British Columbia, initiated his acting career with independent films such as ‘Aftermath’ in 2013, followed by appearances in television shows like ‘The 100’ in 2014 and ‘Supernatural’ in 2015. His breakthrough arrived in 2016 with the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series ‘Stranger Things,’ where he portrayed Mike Wheeler. This role garnered him significant recognition and a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. In 2017, Wolfhard expanded his filmography, taking on the lead role of Richie Tozier in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel ‘It,’ a performance that contributed to the film’s box office success and earned him a Best On-Screen Team award at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

His career continued its upward trajectory with a diverse range of projects. In 2019, he reprised his role as Richie Tozier in ‘It: Chapter Two’ and lent his voice to Pugsley Addams in MGM’s animated film ‘The Addams Family.’ The same year, he made his modeling debut in Yves Saint Laurent’s Fall/Winter campaign, showcasing his versatility beyond acting. In addition to his acting commitments, Wolfhard demonstrated his passion for music by forming the garage-rock band Calpurnia, which released its debut EP in 2018. Following Calpurnia’s dissolution, he co-founded The Aubreys in 2019, releasing their first official EP, ‘Soda & Pie,’ in March 2020. This period also marked his directorial debut with the comedy short film ‘Night Shifts.’.

Wolfhard has engaged in significant film projects, including starring as Miles in Amblin’s ‘The Turning’ (2020) and joining the cast of Sony Pictures’ ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ (2021) as Trevor Spengler, a role he reprised in ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ (2024). He also starred alongside Julianne Moore in the comedy-drama ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ (2022) and voiced Candlewick in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ (2022). Further demonstrating his creative range, he co-wrote and co-directed the feature film ‘Hell of a Summer’ (2023). Wolfhard consistently leverages his platform for charitable initiatives, including hosting an event to raise funds for Sweet Relief, an organization supporting musicians in need, reflecting his commitment to both his craft and community.