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, best known for his role as Mike Wheeler in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. He gained further recognition for his portrayal of Richie Tozier in the horror films It and It Chapter Two, based on Stephen King's novel. Wolfhard also starred as Trevor Spengler in Ghostbusters: Afterlife and its sequel Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, solidifying his presence in popular film franchises. Beyond acting, he is also involved in music and directing, showcasing his diverse talents in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: First Acting Role

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

2014: Television Debut

In 2014, Finn Wolfhard made his television debut as Zoran in the second season of the post-apocalyptic science fiction series The 100.

2016: Stranger Things Debut

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

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2016: Casting for Stranger Things

In 2016, Finn Wolfhard began portraying Mike Wheeler in the Netflix series Stranger Things after auditioning via video.

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May 2017: Hosting 'Strange 80s' Benefit Concert

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

July 2017: Co-Directing Music Video and Feature Film Debut

In July 2017, Finn Wolfhard co-directed his first music video and made his feature film debut in the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's It.

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2017: It Film Adaptation

In 2017, Finn Wolfhard played Richie Tozier in the film adaptation of Stephen King's It.

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January 2018: Signing with Creative Artists Agency

In January 2018, Finn Wolfhard signed with Creative Artists Agency.

January 2019: Carmen Sandiego and Modeling Debut

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

November 2019: Calpurnia Dissolution

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

2019: It Chapter Two

In 2019, Finn Wolfhard reprised his role as Richie Tozier in It Chapter Two, the sequel to the horror film It.

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January 2020: Starring 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.

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

On March 10, 2020, The Aubreys released their single "Loved One".

March 13, 2020: Soda & Pie EP Release

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

July 2020: NEW-GEN Voice Cast

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

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

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

September 2020: Live Reading of The Princess Bride

In September 2020, Finn Wolfhard performed a live reading of The Princess Bride's script as the Grandson for a Democratic Party of Wisconsin charity event.

2020: Night Shifts Release and Aubreys membership

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

January 12, 2021: The Aubreys "No Offerings" Release

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

September 10, 2021: "Karaoke Alone" Release

On September 10, 2021, The Aubreys released their single "Karaoke Alone".

November 5, 2021: Karaoke Alone LP Release

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

November 2021: 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: Ghostbusters: Afterlife

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

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2022: Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Pinocchio

In 2022, Finn Wolfhard co-starred in Jason Reitman's Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and joined Guillermo del Toro's stop-motion animated musical film Pinocchio.

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2022: When You Finish Saving the World Film Adaptation

In 2022, the audiobook When You Finish Saving the World, in which Wolfhard narrated Ziggy Katz, was adapted into a film with Wolfhard starring as the son.

2023: Hell of a Summer

In 2023, Finn Wolfhard directed the feature Hell of a Summer.

2023: Hell of a Summer Release and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

In 2023, Finn Wolfhard released the theatrical feature film Hell of a Summer, which he co-directed, co-wrote, and co-starred in, and voiced a younger version of the titular character in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.