Wolfgang Schaeffer
Wolfgang Schaeffer | |
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| Born | Wolfgang Cecil Schaeffer August 31, 2009 |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Wolfgang Schaeffer (born August 31, 2009[1]) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the main character Lincoln Loud in the Nickelodeon comedy television series The Really Loud House as well as its two films A Loud House Christmas and A Really Haunted Loud House.[2][3]
Early life
Wolfgang was born in Lynchburg, Virginia to Brian Schaeffer and Catherine Schaeffer.
Career
Schaeffer's first appearance on TV came in Criminal Minds. He plays the younger version of Will Tranfo's character Shelby Mattison.[4]
Schaeffer hit the big time as landed the main role in the live-action television film of The Loud House titled A Loud House Christmas where he portrayed Lincoln Loud.[5] Schaeffer reprised his role in the spin-off television series The Really Loud House and the second television movie A Really Haunted Loud House.[6][7] In 2023, Schaeffer was nominated for favorite Male TV star at the 2023 Kids' Choice Awards but lost out to Joshua Bassett.[8] He was nominated for the same award again at the 2024 Kids' Choice Awards. This time, he lost to Walker Scobell.[9]
Personal life
Schaeffer has an older sister named Summer who is also an actress.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | A Loud House Christmas | Lincoln Loud | |
| 2023 | A Really Haunted Loud House |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Criminal Minds | Young Shelby Mattson | Episode: "Spectator Slowing" |
| 2022 | Pivoting | Evan | Episode: "2 episodes" |
| 2022–2024 | The Really Loud House | Lincoln Loud | Main cast; 39 episodes |
| 2024 | The Tiny Chef Show | Himself | Episode: "Potato Jackets" |
References
- ^ "Happy Birthday to the one and only Wolfgang Schaeffer!!!". www.instagram.com. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "'The Really Loud House' Renewed For Season 2 By Nickelodeon; Halloween Movie Based On Series Gets Greenlight With Season 1 Cast". Deadline. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Wolfgang Schaeffer & Jahzir Bruno Talk Return of "The Really Loud House" with Special Musical Episode (Exclusive)". celebsecrets. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "CRIMINAL MINDS: 'Spectator Slowing' Photos". givememyremote.com. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Nick Reveals A Loud House Christmas Cast". nickandmore.com. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ "'A Really Haunted Loud House' trailer shows Loud family celebrate Halloween". upi. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ "Tuning into 'The Really Loud House': A season 2 prelude with Jahzir Brown and Wolfgang Schaeffer". highschool.latimes.com. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Article: Charli D'Amelio And Nate Burleson Are Set To Bring On The Slime As Co-hosts Of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2023 – See The Full List Of Nominees Here!". alexisjoyvipacess. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Beyoncé, Timothée Chalamet, Ayo Edebiri Among 2024 Kids' Choice Awards Nominees – Full List". deadline. Archived from the original on 4 June 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Great to finally share the first looks of my brother @wolfgang.schaeffer with his movie sisters in A Very Loud Christmas. Watch for it this holiday season on @nickelodeon". instagram. Retrieved 14 July 2025.