Finn Wolfhard

Finn Wolfhard was born on December 23, 2002, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, into a creative family of French, German, and Jewish descent. His father, Eric Wolfhard, is a researcher on aboriginal land claims and a screenwriter. Fascinated by cinema from early childhood after watching Sam Raimi’s 'Spider-Man', Wolfhard booked his first acting job off Craigslist before submitting an audition tape from bed while sick with a high fever for an untitled 1980s supernatural series created by The Duffer Brothers.

Cast at age 12 as Mike Wheeler in Netflix's 'Stranger Things' (2016), Wolfhard’s grounded, emotionally intelligent performance anchored the series as it exploded into one of the biggest global streaming phenomena in entertainment history, launching its young ensemble cast into unprecedented international fame.

In 2017, Wolfhard starred as the fast-talking, comedic Richie Tozier in Andy Muschietti’s feature film adaptation of Stephen King's 'IT'. The film shattered box office records, grossing $704 Million worldwide to become the highest-grossing horror film in cinema history, with critics singling out Wolfhard's comedic improvisation as the emotional heart of The Losers Club. He reprised the character in 2019’s 'IT Chapter Two' ($473M).

In 2021, director Jason Reitman chose Wolfhard to lead 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' as Trevor Spengler, grandson of original Ghostbuster Egon Spengler. The legacy sequel grossed $204 Million worldwide and spawned 2024's 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire', establishing Wolfhard as a certified box office draw across classic pop-culture franchises.

Determined to pursue a career behind the camera, Wolfhard made his co-directorial and screenwriting feature debut at age 19 with the comedy-slasher 'Hell of a Summer' (2023), co-directed with Billy Bryk. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to positive reviews, Wolfhard became one of the youngest directors in Directors Guild history to premiere a full-length feature at an A-list festival.

Prior to his feature debut, Wolfhard directed the acclaimed short film 'Night Shifts' (2020), which won the Best Canadian Short Film Award at the Fantasia International Film Festival, showcasing a dry, deadpan comedic sensibility inspired by the Coen brothers and Edgar Wright.

A passionate multi-instrumentalist, Wolfhard served as lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter for the Vancouver indie rock band Calpurnia from 2017 to 2019, releasing their debut EP 'Scout' and touring North America and Europe to sold-out venues.

Following Calpurnia's dissolution, Wolfhard formed the indie-pop duo The Aubreys with drummer Malcolm Craig. Their tracks have been featured on major studio soundtracks, including 'The Turning' (2020) and Jesse Eisenberg's 'When You Finish Saving the World' (2022), showcasing his authentic musicianship outside Hollywood studio machinery.

Wolfhard’s documented net worth is certified at $4.0 Million USD by trade audits, reflecting his $250,000+ per episode salary for the fifth and final season of 'Stranger Things' and substantial franchise bonuses from Sony and Warner Bros. He has served as a global brand ambassador for luxury fashion house Saint Laurent under Anthony Vaccarello.

Residing in Vancouver and Los Angeles, Wolfhard represents the vanguard of young Hollywood hyphenates, successfully transitioning from childhood fame to mature directing, scoring, and dramatic acting.