Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor, musician, director, and writer who rose to international fame through his role as Mike Wheeler in Netflix’s Stranger Things. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, he developed an interest in acting and music at a young age. His performances in films such as It, The Goldfinch, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife helped expand his career beyond television. Alongside acting, Wolfhard has explored songwriting, filmmaking, and directing, establishing himself as a multi-talented entertainer.
Finn Wolfhard Age – Complete A-to-Z Profile
Category
Details
Full Name
Finn Michael Wolfhard
Date of Birth
December 23, 2002
Height
5 feet 10½ inches (1.79 m)
Finn Wolfhard Age
23 years old (as of October 31, 2026)
Birthplace
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nickname
Finn
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Nationality
Canadian
Ethnicity
White; publicly available biographical sources commonly describe his background as having German, French, and Jewish ancestry.
Religion
Not publicly confirmed
Father
Eric Wolfhard
Mother
Mary Jolivet
Siblings
One older brother
Brother’s Name
Nick Wolfhard
Profession
Actor, Musician, Director, Screenwriter, and Voice Actor
Famous For
Playing Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things
Other Popular Roles
Richie Tozier in It and Trevor Spengler in Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Acting Debut
Aftermath (2013)
Television Debut
The 100 (2014)
Film Breakthrough
It (2017)
Music Career
Singer, guitarist, and songwriter
Former Band
Calpurnia
Former Music Project
The Aubreys
Solo Debut Album
Happy Birthday (2025)
Second Solo Album
Fire From the Hip (2026)
Directorial Work
Night Shifts (2020) and Hell of a Summer (2023)
Weight
Not reliably confirmed
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Brown
Body Build
Slim
Hobbies
Playing guitar, songwriting, filmmaking, acting, and watching movies
Education
Attended Catholic school in Vancouver; further academic details are not publicly established
Marital Status
Unmarried
Wife
No publicly confirmed wife
Girlfriend
No currently confirmed public relationship
Children
No publicly confirmed children
Net Worth
Not officially disclosed; no reliably verified figure available
Instagram
@finnwolfhardofficial
X (Twitter)
@FinnWolfhard
TikTok
@bruised_soup
Known Television Series
Stranger Things, The 100, Supernatural
Notable Movies
It, It: Chapter Two, The Goldfinch, The Turning, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, The Legend of Ochi
Voice Acting
Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family; Candlewick in Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Awards and Recognition
MTV Movie & TV Awards, Saturn Awards, and Kids’ Choice Awards recognition
Co-Director
Billy Bryk (for Hell of a Summer)
Country of Residence
Canada and the United States through his professional activities; current residence not publicly confirmed
Current Career Focus
Acting, independent filmmaking, directing, and solo music
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A Timeline of Finn Wolfhard’s Public Career
Year
Career Milestone
2013
Made an early screen appearance in the short film Aftermath, beginning his journey in professional acting.
2014
Appeared as Zoran in the television series The 100, marking one of his first television roles.
2015
Played Jordie Pinsky in an episode of Supernatural, gaining further experience in television.
2016
Landed his breakthrough role as Mike Wheeler in Netflix’s Stranger Things, bringing him international recognition.
2017
Played Richie Tozier in the horror film It, expanding his career into major motion pictures. He also explored music and filmmaking projects.
2018
Released the EP Scout with his indie-rock band Calpurnia, featuring songs such as “City Boy.”
2019
Returned as young Richie Tozier in It: Chapter Two. He also appeared in The Goldfinch and voiced Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family.
2019
Began a new musical project, The Aubreys, with drummer Malcolm Craig following Calpurnia’s end.
2020
Directed and co-wrote the short film Night Shifts, taking an important step behind the camera.
2020
Released Soda & Pie, the first EP from The Aubreys, continuing his work as a musician and songwriter.
2021
Starred as Trevor Spengler in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, joining another well-known film franchise.
2021
Released the album Karaoke Alone with The Aubreys, further developing his musical career.
2022
Appeared as Ziggy Katz in When You Finish Saving the World and voiced Candlewick in Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.
2023
Co-directed, co-wrote, and starred in the horror-comedy film Hell of a Summer alongside Billy Bryk.
2023
Voiced Teen Scott Pilgrim in the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
2024
Reprised his role as Trevor Spengler in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. He also appeared in Saturday Night.
2025
Appeared in The Legend of Ochi as Petro and continued expanding his film career.
2025
Released his debut solo album, Happy Birthday, marking a new chapter in his music career.
2025
Concluded his nine-year journey as Mike Wheeler when Stranger Things reached its final season.
2026
Continued his work in film with Crash Land, in which he is credited as an actor and producer.
2026
Released his second solo album, Fire From the Hip, continuing to develop his identity as a recording artist.
Finn Wolfhard Family
Family Member
Name
Details
Father
Eric Wolfhard
A former lawyer and screenwriter who works as a researcher focusing on Indigenous land claims and rights. He encouraged Finn’s interest in films and supported his early acting career.
Mother
Mary Jolivet
Has an artistic background and encouraged Finn’s creative interests from childhood. She also introduced him to music, including classic songs by The Beatles.
Brother
Nick Wolfhard
Finn’s older brother, born in 1997. He is an actor and voice actor known for his work in animated productions, including The Last Kids on Earth.
Brother’s Profession
Voice Actor
Nick has worked in animation and entertainment and has shared creative interests with Finn.
Parents’ Residence
Vancouver, Canada
Eric and Mary raised their two sons in Vancouver, where Finn spent his childhood.
Family Background
Creative and Supportive
His family encouraged interests in cinema, music, acting, and filmmaking.
Family Collaboration
Eric and Finn
His father helped with production work on Finn’s short film Night Shifts.
Sibling Relationship
Finn and Nick
The brothers share an interest in entertainment, films, and comedy.
Family Life
Private
The Wolfhard family generally keeps its personal life away from public attention.
Family Support
Parents and Brother
Finn has publicly credited his family with encouraging him to continue acting and keeping him grounded.
Finn Wolfhard Awards and Achievements
Finn Wolfhard has received recognition for his performances in television and film, particularly for his role as Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things and Richie Tozier in It. His achievements include individual acting honours, ensemble awards, and nominations from several entertainment organisations. He has also received recognition for his filmmaking work, showing his growing involvement behind the camera.
Year
Award
Category
Project
Result
2016
Joey Awards
Best Young Actor in a TV Series Leading Role (12–15 Years)
Stranger Things
Won
2017
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Stranger Things
Won
2017
Saturn Awards
Best Supporting Actor on Television
Stranger Things
Nominated
2017
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Breakout TV Star
Stranger Things
Nominated
2017
Odyssey Awards
Breakthrough Star
It
Won
2017
Young Entertainer Awards
Best Young Ensemble Cast – Television Series
Stranger Things
Won
2017
Joey Awards
Best Actor in a Feature Film Leading Role
It
Won
2018
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Best On-Screen Team
It
Won
2018
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Best Kiss (with Millie Bobby Brown)
Stranger Things
Nominated
2018
Teen Choice Awards
Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Stranger Things
Nominated
2018
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Stranger Things
Nominated
2019
People’s Choice Awards
Favorite Male TV Star
Stranger Things
Nominated
2019
Fright Meter Awards
Best Ensemble Cast
It: Chapter Two
Won
2019
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Summer TV Star: Male
Stranger Things
Nominated
2020
Atlanta Shortfest Awards
Best Director
Night Shifts
Won
2021
Kids’ Choice Awards
Favorite Male TV Star
Stranger Things
Nominated
2022
Saturn Awards
Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Won
2023
Kids’ Choice Awards
Favorite Male TV Star (Family)
Stranger Things
Won
2023
Toronto International Film Festival
People’s Choice Award – Midnight Madness (shared with Billy Bryk)
Hell of a Summer
Third Place
Finn Wolfhard Social Media Accounts
Finn Wolfhard maintains a social media presence where he shares updates about his acting projects, music releases, concerts, and professional activities. His Instagram account is particularly popular among fans of Stranger Things and his music career.
