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Finn Wolfhard Biography
Birth Name:Finn Wolfhard
Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- Has advocated for various charitable organizations, including the Sweet Relief fundraiser and efforts to support indigenous communities and those with autism
- Auditioned for his role in "Stranger Things" via videotape while sick at home
- Received his first acting job from an advertisement on Craigslist
- Quote: "[On fans showing him support] "If you really love me, write a song about me! I don’t want you to be stuck on me․ Because I’m just a person․""
- Is known for his work on projects with a science fiction background, including "The 100," "Supernatural" and "Stranger Things․"
- Before starring in the film "It," he did not read the original Stephen King novel
- Is a fan of retro games and music
- Starred in teh rock bank PUP's music video for their song "Guilt Trip․"
Awards
- 2016Joey Award-Best Young Actor in a TV Series Leading Role 12-15 Years: winner
- 2017Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
- 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
- 2017Odyssey Award-Breakthrough Star: winner
- 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice Breakout TV Star: nominated
- 2017The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
- 2017Joey Award-Best Actor in a Feature Film Leading Role: winner
- 2017Young Entertainer Award-Best Young Ensemble Cast - Television Series: winner
- 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2018MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Kiss: nominated
- 2018MTV Movie + TV Award-Best On-Screen Team: winner
- 2018MTV Movie + TV Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
- 2018National Film and Television Award-Best Newcomer: nominated
- 2018Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi: nominated
- 2018Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Ship: nominated
- 2018Teen Choice Award-Choice: Liplock: nominated
- 2019Fright Meter Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
- 2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
- 2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer TV Star: Male: nominated
- 2019The BAM Award-Best Cast: winner
- 2019The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
- 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2021Kids' Choice Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
- 2022Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress: winner
- 2023Blimp Award-Favorite Male TV Star (Family): winner
- 2023People's Choice Award-Midnight Madness: nominated