Fionn Laird

Fionn Laird
Laird in 2025
Born
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2019–present
TelevisionThe Institute, Under the Banner of Heaven

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]

Filmography

Television

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"

Theatrical credits

Regional theatre

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

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

  1. ^ a b "'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.
  2. ^ a b c 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.
  3. ^ a b Petski, Denise (2024-09-23). "'The Institute': MGM+ Series Based On Stephen King Novel Adds 11 To Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  4. ^ a b 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.
  5. ^ a b "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.
  6. ^ a b "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.
  7. ^ a b Trask, Vicki. "Review: Theatre Calgary's Billy Elliot the Musical Shines a Spotlight on Calgary's Talent". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  8. ^ a b "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.
  9. ^ a b "Review: Forgiveness Is a Love Letter to Japanese Canadians". Vancouver Magazine. 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  10. ^ a b "2024-25 Banff Centre Reflections". Issuu. 2025-05-28. Retrieved 2025-07-13.