Learn more about Finn Michael Wolfhard
Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor, musician, writer, and director.
The breakout role that brought him global stardom was that of Mike Wheeler in the Netflix sci-fi horror series Stranger Things (2016–2025).
On top of that, Finn Wolfhard became a household name thanks to his character Richie Tozier in the It films (2017 and 2019).
Over the years, he has been involved in several other cinematic works like Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), The Goldfinch (2019), and When You Finish Saving the World (2022).
Profile
- Full Name: Finn Michael Wolfhard
- Stage Name: Finn Wolfhard
- Born: December 23, 2002
- Age: 23 years old
- Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Actor, Musician, Writer, Director
- Height: 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
- Religion: Christianity (raised Catholic)
- Ethnicity: French, German, and Jewish descent
- Parents: Eric Wolfhard and Mary Jolivet (mother)
- Siblings: Nick Wolfhard
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $4 million to $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Finn Michael Wolfhard was born on December 23, 2002, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
His dad, Eric Wolfhard, doubles as a researcher on and a screenplay writer, while his mom, Mary Jolivet, was once associated with a children’s clothing brand.
Besides, he has an elder sibling – a brother named Nick Wolfhard, who is into voice acting.
Finn Wolfhard comes from a mixed background, including French, German, and Jewish roots, and he was brought up as a Catholic, going to Catholic schools.
For some time in Grade 7, he was homeschooled, but later he went back to formal education, finishing high school in 2020.
Finn Wolfhard was passionate about acting and music right from the start.
When he was about 11, he taught himself to play the guitar and also began auditioning for acting jobs.
The encouraging family background along with his zeal for acting and music made it possible for him to enter the world of professional acting without any hiccup and at the same time, maintain school.
Career
His first attempts at acting were marked with very small roles and cameo appearances, among which were The 100 (2014) and Supernatural (2015).
At 13, Finn Wolfhard landed the role of Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things (2016–2025) and this was the turning point of his career that gave him worldwide recognition.
He was a young Richie Tozier in the two-part horror movie It (2017 and 2019), did the voice role of Pugsley Addams.
Also, he featured in the Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) followed by its sequel Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024).
Besides, there are The Goldfinch (2019), The Turning (2020), When You Finish Saving the World (2022), and Hell of a Summer (2023).
He is the lead singer of the indie band The Aubreys (formerly known as Calpurnia) and in 2025, he came up with his debut solo album Happy Birthday.
After finishing with Stranger Things, he intends to dedicate more time to music in 2026.
However, at the same time, he will continue to take on select acting projects such as Crash Land, which is one of the upcoming films.
Award and Nominations
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (multiple wins and nominations for Stranger Things)
MTV Movie & TV Awards – Best On-Screen Team Winner for It (2018) and other nominations
Social Media
Instagram: @finnwolfhard
Personal Life
At 23, Finn Wolfhard is single and ready to mingle if and when the right time comes.
In fact, he admits that this is one of the reasons he has remained single, as his crazy life and travels have simply not left him time for a relationship.
Around 2021, he was briefly linked to actress Elsie Richter, but things didn’t work out, and he keeps his love life very private.
Also, he doesn’t have any children.
Finn Wolfhand being a family guy, lives quite close to his family in Vancouver and likes to keep his life down-to-earth.
Besides, he’s recognized as someone who is quite reflective, loves music, and he is known for his commitment to mental health and creative freedom.
Controversy
Finn Wolfhard has kept his public persona squeaky clean and professional.
In fact, he has been “spotless” in this regard – no major controversies, legal issues, public feuds, or scandals of any kind have been linked with him up until 2026.
He is admired for his respect for privacy, humble nature, and positive way of handling fame even though he was brought up in the public eye.
Net Worth
Finn Wolfhard is believed to be a millionaire, quite comfortably, with $4 million to $5 million USD in assets.
Most of his wealth and income derive from the very popular and long-lived series of Stranger Things.
In that series, his role has grown significantly with earnings per episode in the later seasons, plus the film projects, The Aubreys, and some other acting and directing gigs.
While Finn Wolfhard is in the process of changing his focus more towards music and a few selected projects after Stranger Things, his income should still remain quite good.
Filmography
The 100 (2014) – Guest role
Supernatural (2015) – Guest role
Stranger Things (2016–2025) – Mike Wheeler (main role)
It (2017) – Young Richie Tozier
It Chapter Two (2019) – Young Richie Tozier
The Goldfinch (2019)
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
The Turning (2020)
When You Finish Saving the World (2022)
Hell of a Summer (2023) – Co-director, co-writer, actor
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
Additional credits: Voice roles (The Addams Family), music releases, and upcoming projects like Crash Land
Total number of Filmography: 12+
Conclusion
Finn Wolfhard has become a versatile and multifaceted talent.
From being raised in a creative family in Vancouver, doing early Broadway-inspired pursuits, to becoming a breakout star as Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things.
At 23, Finn Wolfhard intense and nuanced acting, musical work with The Aubreys, and film directing have made him very popular both with critics and the public.
In 2026, his choice to concentrate on music and personal growth while keeping acting options and possibly also directorial work open.
Of course, will, without a doubt, make this young Canadian and international star even brighter and more genuine.
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