Finn Wolfhard: From Stranger Things Star to Indie Musician 🎸

Finn Wolfhard – Gen Z Icon, Indie Rocker & Creative Chameleon 🎬🎸🌀

Finn Wolfhard isn’t just Mike from Stranger Things — he’s a multitalented actor, musician, director, and voice of a new generation. With his blend of ‘80s nostalgia, indie spirit, and cinematic ambition, he’s helping reshape pop culture across genres.

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Key Roles:

• Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things (2016–2025) – The heart of Netflix’s supernatural sensation 📺🌀
• Richie Tozier in IT (2017) & IT Chapter Two (2019) – Comedy meets horror in King’s classic 🎈🪓
• Trevor Spengler in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) & Frozen Empire (2024) – Ghost-hunting for a new era 👻🔬
• Candlewick in Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) – Dark fantasy brought to life with Oscar-winning style 🪵🎭
• Ziggy Katz in When You Finish Saving the World (2022) – Indie dramedy with depth and wit 🎧🎙️

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Behind the Camera:

• Night Shifts (2020) – Directorial debut: a quirky short film 🎥🌒
• Hell of a Summer (2023) – Co-directed slasher comedy with Billy Bryk; premiered at TIFF 🔪🎉

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Music Projects:

• Calpurnia (2017–2019) – Teen garage rock band, EP Scout 🎸🎙️
• The Aubreys (2020–now) – Indie duo with Malcolm Craig 🥁🎧
• Happy Birthday (2025) – Debut solo album with ‘90s alt-rock vibes & power pop hooks 🎂🎶

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Personal Life & Advocacy:

• Born Dec 23, 2002 in Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦🌲
• Of French, German, and Jewish heritage 🌍✡️
• Advocates for autism awareness and Indigenous children’s rights 🤝🎗️
• Despite fame, still lives with his parents in Vancouver 🏠❤️

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Style & Legacy:

• Multi-Hyphenate Talent – Balances acting, music, and directing with creative integrity
• Indie Meets Mainstream – Keeps it authentic while commanding global platforms
• Gen Z’s Creative Pulse – A storyteller and scene-shaper with long-term impact

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