Gaten Matarazzo Biography
Born Gaetano John “Gaten’ Matarazzo III is an American actor. His career began as Benjamin in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on the Broadway stage. In addition, he played Gavroche in Les Miserables.
Gaten Matarazzo Age|Birthday
Matarazzo was born on September 8, 2002. Therefore, he is 19 years old as of 2021 and celebrates his birthday on 8th September every year.
Gaten Matarazzo Height|Weight
Matarazzo’s height is 5 feet 5 inches (approximately 165 centimeters). Moreover, he weighs 60 kilograms.
Gaten Matarazzo Family
Matarazzo’s parents are Gaetano (father), and Heather (mother). Moreover, he has two siblings, a brother named Carmen, and a sister named Sabrina. However, Gaten has cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), a medical condition that delays the growth and development of his teeth.
Gaten Matarazzo Education
Matarazzo went to Pinelands Regional High School in Tuckerton, New Jersey. Moreover, at Starlight Performing Arts Center, he pursued vocal training.
Gaten Matarazzo Career
Matarazzo made his acting debut in the Broadway production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert as Benjamin before acting in Stranger Things. Additionally, in the film version of Les Miserables with the role of Gavroche.
Furthermore, he plays the role of one of Mike Wheeler’s loyal but goofy friends, ‘Dustin Henderson’ in Stranger Things. He received a SAG nomination for his acting in Stranger Things. Moreover, in 2018, he won Screen Actors Guild Award and MTV Movie and TV Awards. He also won Teen Choice Awards in 2019.
Stranger Things Sensational Child Star
In addition, in the popular Netflix series Stranger Things, Matarazzo’s true acting skills have been discovered. After appearing in Stranger Things, the child star is getting mega projects and his stone-crushing performance has lifted his career. Moreover, he has also received brand endorsement offers.
Filmography
Film
2019 – The Angry Birds Movie 2 as Bubba
Television
2015 – The Blacklist as Finn
2016 – Present – Stranger Things as Dustin Henderson
2017 – Ridiculousness as Himself
2018 – Lip Sync Battle as Himself
2019 – present – Prank Encounters as Himself
2021 – Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered as Himself
Music Videos
2017 – Swish Swish by Katy Perry featuring Nicki Minaj
Lost Boys by Computer Games (Darren & Chuck Criss)
Jimmy Fallon’s Golden Globes 2017 Opening by Jimmy Fallon
2020 – Meet Me On The Roof by Green Day
Stage
2011 – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert as Benjamin
2014 – Les Miserables as Gavroche/ Petit Gervais
2018 – Cinderella as Jean-Michael
2019 – Into The Woods as Jack
Awards and nominattions
2017
Young Artist Awards under the category of Best Performance in a Digital TV series or Film – Teen Actor – Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards under the category of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama series – Won
Shorty Awards under the category of Best Actor – Won
2018
Screen Acors Guild Awards under the category of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – Nominated
MTV Movie & TV Awards under the category of Best On-Screen Team – Nominated
2019
Teen Choice Awards under the category of Choice Summer TV Actor – Nominated.
Gaten Matarazzo Net Worth
Matarazzo’s net worth ranges between $4 million to $5 million.