Finn Wolfhard

 

Finn Wolfhard: Canadian Actor Biography

 

 

Full Name: Finn Wolfhard

 

Date of Birth: December 23, 2002

 

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

 

Nationality: Canadian

 

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

 

Profession: Actor, Musician, Writer, Director

 

Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)

 

Weight: Approx. 55–60 kg (121–132 lbs)

 

 

Education

 

Finn attended Catholic school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Due to his early acting success and busy schedule, he transitioned to homeschooling to accommodate his career.

 

 

Family

 

Father: Eric Wolfhard – Researcher and screenwriter

 

Mother: Mary Jolivet – Works in the visual arts

 

Sibling: Nick Wolfhard – Voice actor

 

Finn comes from a creative family, which helped nurture his interests in entertainment from a young age.

 

 Career

 

Acting Career

 

Finn made his acting debut in 2014 with minor TV roles in shows like The 100 and Supernatural. He rose to stardom in 2016 when he was cast as Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things, which became a global phenomenon.

 

 

Notable Projects:

 

Stranger Things (2016–present) – Netflix's mega-hit series

 

It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019) – Played Richie Tozier in the Stephen King adaptation

 

The Goldfinch (2019)

 

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) – Played Trevor

 

Pinocchio (2022, voice role) – Netflix animated film

 

Hell of a Summer (2023) – Co-directed and starred in the film

 

 

Music Career:

 

Former guitarist and vocalist for indie rock band Calpurnia (disbanded in 2019)

 

Currently part of the duo The Aubreys with drummer Malcolm Craig

 

Finn is known for exploring both acting and music with equal passion, and is stepping into directing and screenwriting as well.

 

Net Worth

 

As of 2024, Finn Wolfhard's estimated net worth is around $5–7 million , earned through acting, music, endorsements, and directing.

 

 

Awards & Recognition

 

Screen Actors Guild Award – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble (Stranger Things, 2017)

 

MTV Movie & TV Awards – Best On-Screen Team (Stranger Things)

 

Teen Choice Awards – Choice Breakout TV Star (nominee)

 

Saturn Awards – Nominated for Best Performance by a Younger Actor

 

Directorial debut – Hell of a Summer premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

 

 

Summary

 

Finn Wolfhard is one of the most talented and recognizable young actors of his generation. With success in acting, music, and now directing, he continues to evolve as a multi-hyphenate artist known for his creative ambition and unique voice in entertainment.