How old is Gaten Matarazzo?

Gaten Matarazzo is 23 years old (born September 8, 2002).

Is Gaten Matarazzo still alive?

Yes, Gaten Matarazzo is still alive as of 2026, aged 23.

What is Gaten Matarazzo's real name?

Gaten Matarazzo's full birth name is G. Matarazzo.

Where is Gaten Matarazzo from?

Gaten Matarazzo is from New London, Connecticut, USA, United States.

What generation is Gaten Matarazzo?

Gaten Matarazzo is a Generation Z, born in 2002.

Gaten Matarazzo

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Gaten Matarazzo is one of the most recognized American Actors of the Generation Z generation.

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

"His role as Dustin Henderson in "Stranger Things" is undeniably his most defining career moment, propelling him to global fame." — About Gaten Matarazzo

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Born

Years in career5 years active

September 8th, 2002

Birthplace

New London, Connecticut, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation Z

Career

5 years

Region

North America

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How Gaten Matarazzo compares to other Actors

🎂Gaten Matarazzo is 30 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Gaten Matarazzo	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	23	53	-30 yrs
Career length	5 yrs	~35 yrs	-30 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Gaten Matarazzo

Did you know?

Did you know that Gaten Matarazzo's character Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things initially wore dentures to reflect Gaten's real-life cleidocranial dysplasia?

5 Lesser-known facts

He established the CCD Smiles foundation to raise awareness and fund research for cleidocranial dysplasia.
He is the lead singer and plays guitar in the band Work In Progress (W.I.P.), performing original songs.
He made his Broadway debut at age 9 as Benjamin in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" in 2011.
Before "Stranger Things" fame, he worked as a food runner at a restaurant on Long Beach Island, NJ.
He voiced Bubba in "The Angry Birds Movie 2" and co-starred in the film "Honor Society".

Career highlight

His role as Dustin Henderson in "Stranger Things" is undeniably his most defining career moment, propelling him to global fame. The show's immense success allowed him to showcase his acting talent and unique personality to millions worldwide.

Legacy

Gaten Matarazzo's legacy is defined by his charming portrayal of Dustin Henderson and his powerful advocacy for cleidocranial dysplasia. He has become a role model, demonstrating that perceived differences can be embraced and celebrated.