Gaten Matarazzo

Gaten Matarazzo is best known for his portrayal of Dustin on the fan favorite – Stranger Things, which solidified his place as a breakthrough actor of his generation. Gaten began his professional career in the original Broadway production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert as Benji. Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 30 stars under the age of 30, he also appeared as part of the Godspell cast of 2013 and drew rave reviews as Gavroche in the 2014 revival of Les Misérables, a role he also played on the 25th Anniversary North American tour. With a fervent passion for Broadway, Gaten’s love for the stage shines through in his recent credits, including stellar performances in the final cast of Dear Evan Hansen, as well as standout roles in Sweeney Todd and Parade.

When he is not filming, the 21-year-old devotes his time to raising awareness about cleidocranial dysplasia – a condition that affects the development of bones and teeth. With the help of a Utah-based doctor, Gaten launched – CCD Smiles – a Foundation built to help families pay their children’s dental bills. He visited Capitol Hill to speak in favor of a new piece of legislation called the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA). This bipartisan legislation will provide insurance coverage to individuals born with congenital abnormalities or birth defects.

Renowned for his unforgettable portrayal & SAG award winning role of Dustin on the fan-favorite series Stranger Things, Gaten Matarazzo has solidified his place as a breakthrough actor of his generation. In early 2022, he filmed the live-action comedy Honor Society, which was produced by Awesomeness Films and premiered on Paramount+.