Gaten Matarazzo (born September 8th, 2002) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of main character Dustin Henderson in the Netflix original sci-fi series Stranger Things.
Matarazzo has a medical condition that delays his development and growth of teeth called cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD). He shares this trait with his character Dustin Henderson. He uses his reputation to raise awareness of CCD and to help fundraise for the nonprofit organization CCD Smiles.
Career
Matarazzo has only acted in theater and television, without taking any film roles since his career dƩbut in the year of 2011. In 2011, he was cast an alternate for the Broadway production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical. However, playing Dustin Henderson in the critically acclaimed Stranger Things led him to gain much popularity.
Filmography
Television
| Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Blacklist | Finn |
| 2016- | Stranger Things | Dustin Henderson |
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Stranger Things | Won |
| Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Digital TV Series or Film ā Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| Shortly Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 2018 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominated |
Official Account
Trivia
- Gaten was the first of the four boys to be cast in Stranger Things, according to Director Shawn Levy.[1]
References
- ā Levy, Shawn (Director) (October 27, 2017). Beyond Stranger Things: Unlikely Allies. Vol. 1. Ep. 3. (Talk-Show). @00:04:50. Netflix.