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    Fin Argus

    Fin Argus

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    actor•musician•model

    Also known as: Steffan Argus, Steffan Fin Argus

    Birthday

    September 1, 1998

    Birth Sign

    Virgo

    Birthplace

    Des Plaines, Illinois, USA

    Age

    28 years old

    Height

    5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

    About

    Fin Argus is an American actor, musician and model who has built a career on refusing easy categories. Born Steffan Fin Argus, they broke through playing Gary Webb in the 2020 Disney+ film Clouds, then moved into television with roles in Queer as Folk and The Other Two, where they voiced the animated character Volo Bolus.

    Music runs alongside the acting rather than behind it. Argus writes and performs their own material, blending personal narrative with fantasy world-building, and has released the EP Lost at Sea plus singles including "Front Door" and "Playboy 1973." Their Spotify audience sits above 337,000 monthly listeners.

    Openly genderqueer and a steady advocate for queer storytelling, Argus has become one of the more visible non-binary performers of their generation, using interviews and roles alike to push past the box Hollywood usually offers.

    Early Life & Background

    Fin Argus grew up in the Chicago suburbs, in Des Plaines, Illinois, and started performing at ten years old. Musical theater came first. That early immersion gave them the stage discipline and vocal training that would later separate them from actors who only learn to sing on set.

    By their teens Argus was working steadily in Chicago's theater scene. They made their professional debut in the national tour of The King and I and picked up regional productions around the city, building a reputation locally before any camera found them. The path was not a straight line into film. It was years of auditions, callbacks and stage work that most people never see.

    A turning point came when they were cast as Gary Webb in the Disney+ biopic Clouds, the story of singer-songwriter Zach Sobiech. The role demanded both emotional range and real musical ability, and it pushed Argus from regional theater into a national spotlight almost overnight. Before that, their screen credits were small and scattered, the kind of early roles that teach you how a set works rather than make a name.

    Alongside the acting, Argus was developing a separate identity as a songwriter. They enrolled at Berklee College of Music, sharpening their skills as a writer and multi-instrumentalist while continuing to audition. The dual track, stage-trained performer and self-directed musician, is what made the Clouds moment land the way it did.

    Career Growth

    The 2020 release of Clouds changed the scale of Argus's career. Playing Gary Webb opposite Sabrina Carpenter, they carried the film's emotional weight and sang on screen, and the performance drew international attention from critics and audiences who had never heard the name before.

    Television followed quickly. In 2022 Argus joined the cast of the rebooted Queer as Folk, a role that let them explore drag culture and gender expression on a mainstream platform, and they appeared in the second season of HBO Max's The Other Two as Volo Bolus. The two projects pulled in different directions, one grounded in queer community and history, the other a satire of celebrity culture, and Argus handled both.

    Music kept pace. The EP Lost at Sea arrived in 2020, followed by singles including "Front Door" in 2023, "Creation of Adam" in 2024 and "Playboy 1973" in 2025. Each release sharpened the blend of personal storytelling and fantasy imagery that defines their sound.

    In 2023 they starred in the independent film Stay Awake, a project that reinforced their standing as a leading voice for gender-nonconforming actors. By 2026, Argus had added a voice role in the VR experience Star Wars: Beyond Victory on Meta Quest, returning to the franchise they have loved since childhood, while continuing to release music and tour.

    Career Timeline

    2008Began professional acting at age 10, starting in musical theater.
    2014Made professional stage debut in the national tour of The King and I.
    2019Cast as Gary Webb in the Disney+ biopic Clouds.
    2020Released debut EP Lost at Sea; Clouds premiered on Disney+.
    2022Joined the cast of Queer as Folk and appeared in The Other Two season 2.
    2023Starred in the independent film Stay Awake; released single "Front Door."
    2024Released "Creation of Adam" and expanded their music catalog.
    2025Released the single "Playboy 1973."
    2026Voiced Volo Bolus in the VR experience Star Wars: Beyond Victory on Meta Quest.

    Public Image & Style

    Argus's public image is built on androgyny and ease. They favor a slim, gender-fluid style, mixing tailored pieces with softer, more playful looks, and they treat fashion as part of the storytelling rather than a separate concern. The result reads as someone who is comfortable being looked at without being defined by it.

    In interviews they come across as thoughtful rather than guarded, willing to talk about identity and craft in the same breath. Media coverage tends to frame them as an artist first, an advocate second, though the two are hard to separate. Their social media voice is warm and casual, heavy on behind-the-scenes clips and music snippets, light on personal drama.

    What sets the image apart is consistency. Argus has never performed a version of themselves for one audience and another for the next, and that steadiness is a large part of why people trust them.

    Fame & Fandom (iFAMOUS Rankings)

    iFANN has not yet gathered fame data for Fin Argus, so there is no published ranking to point to as of October 2026. They are not on the September 2026 iFAMOUS Rankings flagship list. That absence says more about the stage of their career than their reach. Argus sits in the tier of performers whose fame is concentrated and intense rather than broad, known deeply by the people who follow them and only glancingly by everyone else.

    The audience that follows them has no formal name. Fans call themselves Fin fans, or sometimes Argusians, but nothing official has ever been adopted, and the community functions more like a loose network than an organized fandom. What it lacks in branding it makes up for in engagement. Fan art of their roles and music is common, covers of their songs circulate on YouTube and TikTok, and supporters have organized charity drives for LGBTQ+ youth organizations in their name. During the Clouds premiere, hashtags trended as fans pushed the film into wider conversation.

    Argus engages back without overdoing it. They share fan work, post behind-the-scenes material and treat the audience as collaborators rather than consumers. For a young queer performer whose work is so tied to identity, that reciprocity matters, and it is why the following has stayed loyal through a career that has moved between film, television, music and now virtual reality.

    Interesting Facts and Legends

    Argus was named after Argus Panoptes, the many-eyed giant of Greek mythology, a detail that fits a performer known for an observant, watchful presence.

    They are a self-taught multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, piano and drums, and they have been a devoted Star Wars fan since childhood, a passion that paid off when they were cast in the franchise's VR expansion.

    The story fans retell most is the Clouds set, where Argus performed "Wish You Were Here" live, a take that went viral and is still cited as the moment their vocal talent became impossible to ignore.

    Another staple of their biography: during Queer as Folk, Argus fell in love with drag culture, a discovery they have described in interviews as reshaping how they think about gender and performance.

    Notable Quotes

    “Star Wars was the first fantasy world I fell in love with.”
    “I've always felt like I didn't fit into the box, and that's why I love telling stories that break those boxes.”
    “Weaving personal experience with fantasy, my music is defined by an exploration of sounds and world building.”

    Family & Personal Life

    Argus was raised in the Chicago suburbs and keeps the details of their family largely out of the spotlight. What they have shared publicly centers on the household that shaped them: a childhood in Des Plaines, Illinois, and parents who supported a kid who wanted to perform from the age of ten.

    They have spoken warmly about the values they grew up with, particularly around honesty and self-expression, and those themes recur in their interviews about being genderqueer. Argus does not have children and, as of 2026, has not publicly discussed a spouse or long-term partner.

    Their chosen family, the collaborators and friends they work with across Queer as Folk and the music world, features more prominently in their public life than their biological family does. That choice appears deliberate.

    Notable Connections

    Argus's closest creative ties run through Clouds co-star Sabrina Carpenter and Queer as Folk collaborator Zion Moreno, both of whom they have worked with on queer storytelling projects. Their Berklee College of Music training and the Chicago theater community that launched them round out the circle.

    Relationships & Dating History

    As of 2026:Single

    Argus keeps their romantic life out of public view. Across interviews, social media and press coverage, they have talked openly about queer love as a theme in their art but have never named a partner or confirmed a relationship.

    No long-term partner, spouse or engagement has been reported. There are no documented public relationships to trace, which in an era of constant celebrity coverage is itself a deliberate choice. Argus has spoken about the importance of privacy around identity and personal life, and the record reflects that boundary.

    As of 2026, the available information indicates Argus is single. There are no reports of children, and media attention stays fixed on their professional work and advocacy rather than romantic entanglements.

    Salary, Net Worth In 2026

    $1 Million

    iFANN Editorial Team estimate

    Fin Argus's earnings come from three streams that reinforce each other: acting fees, music royalties and modeling work. The acting side includes Disney and HBO productions, with Clouds and The Other Two the highest-profile credits on the résumé. Music income flows through Spotify, Apple Music and touring, supported by an audience of more than 337,000 monthly listeners, a number that generates steady if modest royalties rather than a windfall.

    Brand partnerships tied to LGBTQ+ advocacy add another layer, and modeling gigs fill out the calendar between projects. Argus is not yet at the stage where a single endorsement or film deal reshapes the balance sheet. The money is spread across several smaller sources, which is typical for a performer in their late twenties with a growing but not yet blockbuster career.

    iFANN currently estimates Fin Argus's net worth at approximately $1 Million as of 2026. That figure reflects the cumulative value of acting salaries, streaming and touring revenue and partnership income, and it has grown steadily since the Clouds breakout rather than jumping in a single year. The trajectory points upward, but the scale remains that of a rising talent rather than an established star.

    Awards & Accolades

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    Known For

    Clouds

    2020 · Gary Webb

    Queer as Folk

    2022 · Recurring role

    The Other Two

    2023 · Volo Bolus

    Stay Awake

    2023 · Lead role

    Star Wars: Beyond Victory

    2026 · Volo Bolus (voice)

    Keywords

    Fin ArgusactormusicianmodelgenderqueerCloudsQueer as FolkThe Other TwoStay AwakeStar Wars Beyond VictoryLost at SeaPlayboy 1973LGBTQ+non-binary

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    Quick Facts

    Profession
    actor, musician, model
    Born
    September 1, 1998
    Birthplace
    Des Plaines, Illinois, USA
    Birth Sign
    Virgo
    Height
    5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
    Education
    Berklee College of Music
    Pronouns
    they/them
    Identity
    Genderqueer

    Personal Details

    Full Name
    Steffan Fin Argus
    Height
    5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
    Education
    Berklee College of Music

    Filmography

    12

    Total

    4

    Film

    5

    TV

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How old is Fin Argus?
    Fin Argus was born on September 1, 1998, which makes them 28 years old as of 2026. They started performing at age ten and have been working professionally for most of their adult life.
    What is Fin Argus's net worth in 2026?
    iFANN estimates Fin Argus's net worth at approximately $1 Million in 2026. The figure comes from acting fees, music streaming and touring revenue, and modeling and brand partnership income accumulated since their 2020 breakout.
    Who is Fin Argus dating?
    Fin Argus has not publicly confirmed any relationship. As of 2026, the available information indicates they are single. They have spoken about queer love in their art but keep their romantic life private.
    What is Fin Argus best known for?
    Fin Argus is best known for playing Gary Webb in the 2020 Disney+ film Clouds, for roles in Queer as Folk and The Other Two, and for their music, including the EP Lost at Sea and singles like "Playboy 1973."
    Is Fin Argus still acting in 2026?
    Yes. In 2026 Fin Argus voiced Volo Bolus in the VR experience Star Wars: Beyond Victory on Meta Quest. They continue to release music and remain active in LGBTQ+ advocacy work.

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