Fionn Laird is a Canadian actor and performer. He is best known for his role as Nick Wilholm in the 2025 MGM+ series The Institute, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name.[1][2][3][4] He has also appeared in numerous Canadian Theatre productions.[5][6] He is frequently associated with regional Canadian production companies and organizations, including Theatre Calgary,[7][8] Arts Club Theatre Company,[9] and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.[10] He is based in Toronto, Ontario.[2]
Fionn Laird | |
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 Laird in 2025 | |
| Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Television | The Institute, The Testaments |
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Under the Banner of Heaven | Missionary #2 | Episode: "Revelation" | |
| 2025 | The Institute | Nick Wilholm | [1][2][3][4] | |
| 2026 | Murdoch Mysteries | Luka Wilde | Episode: "Devil in the Saddle" | |
| 2026 | The Testaments | Justin | Episode: "Daisy" |
Theatrical credits
editRegional theatre
edit| Year | Show | Role | Company / Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Billy Elliot the Musical | Ensemble | Theatre Calgary | [7] |
| 2020 | The Louder We Get | Otis Day | Theatre Calgary | [5][8] |
| 2023 | Forgiveness | Cooper | Arts Club Theatre Company, Theatre Calgary | [6][9] |
Miscellaneous
edit| Year | Event | Role | Company / Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Banff Centre Celebrates/Patti Lupone's Songs From A Hat | Featured Performer | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity | [10] |
References
edit- 1 2 "'The Institute': Canadian Fionn Laird steps into Stephen King's eerie world with a role that hides deep scars". Yahoo News. 2025-08-03. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- 1 2 3 Margorian, Alexa (2025-08-05). "Creepy new Stephen King series 'The Institute' stars a Canadian you might recognize". Streets of Toronto. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- 1 2 Petski, Denise (2024-09-23). "'The Institute': MGM+ Series Based On Stephen King Novel Adds 11 To Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- 1 2 Kennedy, Mark. "Dark series 'The Institute' adaptation gets author Stephen King's thumbs up". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2025-07-10. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- 1 2 "Casting Complete for Lonny Price-Helmed The Louder We Get at Theatre Calgary". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- 1 2 "Review: Wartime play a harrowing, emotional tale of two families' shared path". calgaryherald. Archived from the original on 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- 1 2 Trask, Vicki. "Review: Theatre Calgary's Billy Elliot the Musical Shines a Spotlight on Calgary's Talent". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- 1 2 "Review: The Louder We Get at Theatre Calgary is a fun teenage tear-jerker. But can this Marc Hall musical get even louder?". The Globe and Mail. 2020-02-02. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- 1 2 "Review: Forgiveness Is a Love Letter to Japanese Canadians". Vancouver Magazine. 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- 1 2 "2024-25 Banff Centre Reflections". Issuu. 2025-05-28. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
External links
edit- Fionn Laird at IMDb
