While we don’t always get to see Nick Wolfhard on screen, we at least get to hear his voice which has brought several characters to life. The voice actor was raised in Vancouver alongside his younger brother Finn who is an actor and musician.
From Nick’s first voicing gig in Underwraps to his most popular role in the Animated series, The Last Kids on Earth. Here’s all to know.
Nick Wolfhard is a Native of Vancouver
Nick Wolfhard was born on October 21, 1997, and he’s 26 years old at the moment. As hinted already, he is from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and belongs to a family of French, German, and Jewish descent.
Nick’s father Eric Wolfhard is a professor, history researcher, script doctor, and co-founder of VLW Research. He previously worked with FPIC for several years and handled indigenous boundaries and aboriginal land issues in Canada and Africa.
On the other hand, his mother pursues a career in the fashion industry and works for Dormouse Design – a children’s fashion brand. She also shares acting interests with her sons and is a self-taught actress.
His Younger Brother Finn Wolfhard is also an Actor
Nick was raised alongside his younger brother Finn Wolfhard who also shares a keen interest in the entertainment industry as an actor and musician. He was born on December 23, 2002, and is 94 years old right now.
You may likely recall Finn from the science fiction TV series, Stranger Things which is one of his biggest roles so far. He played Mike Wheeler and starred alongside actors like Winona Ryder, David Harbour, and Milly Bobby Brown. Even though the series brought him to the limelight, Finn has been acting since the age of 11.
He got his first acting gig from Craigslist and later made his acting and television debut as Zoran in the second season of the 2014 science fiction, The 100. Since then, he has starred in over 20 films and TV series including Supernatural, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and It Chapter 2.
Aside from acting, Finn is also a musician and an aspiring director. He is the founder of “The Aubreys”, a rock/indie band in Vancouver which released their single “Love One” in 2020. Prior, he was the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for Calpurnia until the band was dissolved in 2019.
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A Look at Nick Wolfhard’s Career
Even though Nick Wolfhard only made his acting debut in 2013 at the age of 16, he has always wanted to be an actor since the age of 4, particularly a cartoon character. While his dream seemed unreal at the beginning, he soon walked into it and has brought several characters to life over the years.
He first played young James in the short film, Aftermath, and thereafter he voiced the character Danny in Under Wraps. Since then, Nick has not only voiced characters but also appeared on screen for productions such as The InBetween (2019).
Here are Some of His Popular Voice Roles
- The Last Kids on Earth
Nick Wolfhard voiced Jack Sullivan in Netflix’s children’s animation television series The Last Kids on Earth. The series is based on a book of the same title by Max Brallier and was directed by Williams Lau and Steve Rolston.
Nick’s character is a 13-year-old orphan and gamer who finds himself thrust into a world of danger and adventure when the apocalypse hits. Armed with only his wits, gaming skills, and a strong team, he finds a way to navigate this new world of zombies and become a hero.
For his role, he received his first Leo Award nomination for best voice performance animation program or series and shared this with his fans on Twitter.
- Smiling Friends
Nick voiced Graham Nelly in this adult animated series which was directed by Zach Hadel and Micheal Cusack.
The series explores how two cheerful employees Charles and Pim strive to assist their dissatisfied customers by navigating through the complexities of bringing happiness and hope to them.
- My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
The Vancouver native Nick is the voice of the Desitude University Pony. The animated children’s television series is based on Hasbro’s My Little Pony franchise.
The series uncovers the story of Twilight Sparkle, a studious poly who alongside her friends and dragon assistant make conscious efforts to help the people around them foster good friendship and also mend broken connections.