Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
New London, Connecticut, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Partner
Elizabeth Yu
Education
Pinelands Regional High School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier A -- 856,741 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 13
Notable
First credit at age 14 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Year context
Born in 2002 -- Department of Homeland Security created; Bali bombings; George W. Bush was US president
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Career
Career spanning 10 years (2016-2026)
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (5)
AWARDS (1)
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Biography
Gaetano John "Gaten" Matarazzo III (/ˈɡeɪtənˌmætəˈræzoʊ/ GAY-tən MAT-ə-RAZ-oh, Italian:[ɡaeˈtaːno mataˈrattso]; born September 8, 2002) is an American actor. He began his career on the Broadway stage as Benjamin in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (2011–12) and Gavroche in Les Misérables (2014–15). Matarazzo gained recognition for playing Dustin Henderson in the Netflix science-fiction-horror drama series Stranger Things (2016–2025). He also hosted the Netflix show Prank Encounters (2019–2021). In 2022, he co-starred in the coming-of-age comedy film Honor Society. In the animated fantasy comedy film My Father's Dragon, he voiced Boris the Dragon.
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How old is Gaten Matarazzo?
Gaten Matarazzo is 23 years old, born on .
Where was Gaten Matarazzo born?
Gaten Matarazzo was born in New London, Connecticut, USA.
What movies or shows has Gaten Matarazzo been in?
Gaten Matarazzo has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Animal Farm (2026), LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (2024), Honor Society (2022), Prank Encounters (2019), Stranger Things (2016).
What is Gaten Matarazzo known for?
Gaten Matarazzo is primarily known as an actor. Gaetano John "Gaten" Matarazzo III (/ˈɡeɪtənˌmætəˈræzoʊ/ GAY-tən MAT-ə-RAZ-oh, Italian:[ɡaeˈtaːno mataˈrattso]; born September 8, 2002) is an American actor. He began his career on the Broadway stage as Benjamin in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (2011–12) and Gavroche…
Where can I find more information about Gaten Matarazzo?
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