• Gaten Matarazzo is best known for his role as Dustin Henderson on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, which premiered in 2016.
• He has a condition called cleidocranial dysplasia, which affects the growth of bones and teeth, and he has been open about his experiences with it.
• Gaten made his Broadway debut in 2015, playing Benjamin in the musical Les Misérables.
• He has voiced characters in animated series, including the role of the character in the Netflix series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.
• Gaten has hosted the Netflix show Prank Encounters, which premiered in 2019, showcasing his comedic talents.
• He co-founded the non-profit organization CCD Smiles, which aims to help others with cleidocranial dysplasia.
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• Gaten’s work on Stranger Things has earned him multiple award nominations, including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
• He is a fan of heavy metal music and has showcased his singing abilities in various social media posts.
• Gaten has appeared in numerous talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Late Late Show with James Corden.
• He has a passion for acting that started at a young age, having performed in local theater productions before landing his breakout role.
