Gaten Matarazzo
Biography
Gaten Matarazzo is an American actor born on September 8, 2002, in New London, Connecticut, USA. He began his career on the Broadway stage, performing in productions such as Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Les Misérables. Matarazzo gained recognition for his role in the Netflix science-fiction-horror drama series Stranger Things. He also hosted the Netflix show Prank Encounters and co-starred in the coming-of-age comedy film Honor Society. Additionally, he voiced a character in the animated fantasy comedy film My Father's Dragon. Matarazzo has appeared in numerous other projects, totaling 48 known credits in his acting career.
Career overview
Gaten Matarazzo began his acting career on the Broadway stage. He appeared in the productions of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Les Misérables. His early work on stage laid the groundwork for his future success in television and film.
Matarazzo gained recognition for his role in the Netflix science-fiction-horror drama series Stranger Things. He played the character of Dustin Henderson in this series. In addition to his work on Stranger Things, Matarazzo also hosted the Netflix show Prank Encounters. This show was a part of his television career, showcasing his versatility as an actor and host.
In film, Matarazzo has appeared in the coming-of-age comedy Honor Society and provided the voice for Boris the Dragon in the animated fantasy comedy My Father's Dragon. These roles demonstrate his range as an actor and his ability to adapt to different genres and mediums. Throughout his career, Matarazzo has established himself as a talented young actor with a diverse range of credits.
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50 titles- Stranger Things: Tales from '85 (2026) Thanks
- Pizza Movie (2026) as Jack
- Pizza Movie (2026) Executive Producer
- Animal Farm (2026) as Lucky (voice)
- One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (2026) as Self - Dustin Henderson
- Haunted Hotel (2025) as Randy (Voice)
- LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past (2025) as Sig Greebling (voice)
- Hot Ones Versus (2024) as Self
- LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (2024) as Sig Greebling (voice)
- Foul Play (2023) as Kevin Kindness
- Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023) as Gaten Matarazzo
- My Father's Dragon (2022) as Boris the Dragon (voice)
- Honor Society (2022) as Michael Dipnicky
- Last Meals (2021) as Self
- Waffles + Mochi (2021) as Casey The Electrician
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) as Bubba (voice)
- Prank Encounters (2019) as Self - Host
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Drop the Mic (2017) as Self
- Beyond Stranger Things (2017) as Self
- Stranger Things (2016) as Dustin Henderson
- Quotidien (2016) as Self - Guest
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- Geeking Out (2016) as Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Blacklist (2013) as Finn
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- Halloween Wars (2011) as Self - Guest Judge
- Young Hollywood (2007) as Self - Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- TRL (1998) as Self - Guest
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Extra (1994) as Self - Guest
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Presenter
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Good Morning America (1975) as Self - Guest
- Today (1952) as Self - Guest
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self - Performer
- Octet as Toby
- Octet Songs
- Zach's Lie as Darrell Gill
- Hump as Rami (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gaten Matarazzo best known for?
Gaten Matarazzo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stranger Things: Tales from '85 (2026), Pizza Movie (2026), Pizza Movie (2026), Animal Farm (2026).
When and where was Gaten Matarazzo born?
Gaten Matarazzo was born on September 8, 2002 in New London, Connecticut, USA.
How many credits does Gaten Matarazzo have?
Gaten Matarazzo has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2026.
What is Gaten Matarazzo's background in cinema and television?
Gaten Matarazzo is an American actor born on September 8, 2002, in New London, Connecticut, USA. He began his career on the Broadway stage, performing in productions such as Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Les Misérables. Matarazzo gained recognition for his role in the Netflix science-fiction-horror drama series St...