Career Timeline of Finn Wolfhard: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Finn Wolfhard built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor, musician, and director recognized for his role as Mike Wheeler in the Netflix series *Stranger Things*. He gained further prominence playing Richie Tozier in the *It* horror films and Trevor Spengler in *Ghostbusters: Afterlife* and *Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire*. His work spans popular TV series and successful movie franchises, establishing him as a notable figure in contemporary entertainment.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Acting Debut in "Retro Oceans" Music Video

In 2012, Finn Wolfhard's first acting role was in the music video for the song "Retro Oceans" by Facts.

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2014: Television Debut in The 100

In 2014, Finn Wolfhard made his television debut as Zoran in the second season of The 100.

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2016: Starred in Stranger Things

In 2016, Finn Wolfhard began playing Mike Wheeler in the Netflix series Stranger Things.

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2016: Starred in Stranger Things and Won SAG Award

In 2016, Finn Wolfhard began portraying Mike Wheeler in the Netflix series Stranger Things. He, along with his castmates, won a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

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May 2017: Hosted "Strange 80s" Benefit Concert and Received Advocacy Award

In May 2017, Finn Wolfhard hosted "Strange 80s", a benefit concert to raise funds for Sweet Relief. He also received an award at the 2017 Television Industry Advocacy Awards for his work with Sweet Relief.

July 2017: Co-Directed Music Video and Feature Film Debut in It

In July 2017, Finn Wolfhard co-directed the music video for Spendtime Palace's song "Sonora" with Josh Ovalle and made his feature film debut in the movie adaptation of Stephen King's It, playing Richie Tozier.

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2017: Starred in It

In 2017, Finn Wolfhard played Richie Tozier in the horror film It.

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2017: Lip Sync Battle Appearance

In 2017, Finn Wolfhard, along with Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, and Caleb McLaughlin, competed against one another in an episode of Spike's Lip Sync Battle.

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January 2018: Signed with Creative Artists Agency and Acted in Dog Days

In January 2018, Finn Wolfhard signed with Creative Artists Agency. He also played Tyler in the comedy film Dog Days.

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January 2019: Starred in Carmen Sandiego and Modeled for Saint Laurent

In January 2019, Finn Wolfhard starred in the Netflix animated series Carmen Sandiego as Player and made his modeling debut in Saint Laurent's Fall/Winter '19 campaign.

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November 2019: Calpurnia Dissolved

In November 2019, Finn Wolfhard's band Calpurnia dissolved.

2019: Starred in It Chapter Two

In 2019, Finn Wolfhard reprised his role as Richie Tozier in It Chapter Two.

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January 2020: Starred in The Turning and Omniboat

In January 2020, Finn Wolfhard portrayed Miles in the supernatural horror film The Turning and co-starred in the anthology film Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia.

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March 10, 2020: The Aubreys Released "Loved One"

On March 10, 2020, Finn Wolfhard's band, The Aubreys, released their single, "Loved One".

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March 13, 2020: The Aubreys Released Soda & Pie EP

On March 13, 2020, The Aubreys released their debut EP, Soda & Pie.

July 2020: Announced to Headline NEW-GEN

In July 2020, it was announced that Finn Wolfhard and his brother Nick would be headlining the voice cast of the sci-fi animated series NEW-GEN.

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August 17, 2020: The Aubreys Released "Smoke Bomb"

On August 17, 2020, The Aubreys released their single, "Smoke Bomb".

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September 2020: Performed in a Live Reading of The Princess Bride

In September 2020, Finn Wolfhard joined the Jason Reitman–directed comedy miniseries Home Movie: The Princess Bride and performed a live reading of The Princess Bride's script, as the Grandson, for a Democratic Party of Wisconsin charity event.

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2020: Directed Night Shifts and joined The Aubreys

In 2020, Finn Wolfhard directed the comedy short film Night Shifts and has been a member of The Aubreys since then.

January 12, 2021: The Aubreys Released "No Offerings" with Lunar Vacation

On January 12, 2021, The Aubreys' first collaboration single with Lunar Vacation, "No Offerings" was released.

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September 10, 2021: The Aubreys Released "Karaoke Alone" Single

On September 10, 2021, The Aubreys released their single "Karaoke Alone", from the group's debut studio LP, Karaoke Alone.

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November 5, 2021: The Aubreys Released Karaoke Alone LP

On November 5, 2021, The Aubreys released their debut studio LP, Karaoke Alone.

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November 2021: Announced Directing Feature-Length Film

In November 2021, Finn Wolfhard announced that he is working on directing a feature-length film, Hell of a Summer.

2021: Starred in Ghostbusters: Afterlife

In 2021, Finn Wolfhard played Trevor Spengler in Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

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2022: Starred in Pinocchio

In 2022, Finn Wolfhard joined Guillermo del Toro's stop-motion animated musical film Pinocchio.

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2022: Starred in When You Finish Saving the World

In 2022, Finn Wolfhard starred as mother and son alongside Julianne Moore in the comedy-drama film When You Finish Saving the World.

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2023: Released Hell of a Summer and Voiced Character in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

In 2023, Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk released the film Hell of a Summer, which they co-directed, co-wrote, and co-starred in. He also voiced a younger version of the titular character in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.

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