| Celebrated Name: | Gaten Matarazzo |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Gaetano John Matarazzo 111 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 19 years old |
| Birth Date: | 8 September 2002 |
| Birth Place: | New Jersey |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.63 m |
| Weight: | 59kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | In relationship |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | N/A |
| Children: | No |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): |
Yes (Lizzy Yu) |
| Profession: | Actor |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $5 million |
| Last Updated: | December 2024 |
Gaten is an American television actor though he was born with a genetic condition called cleidocranial dysostosis that did not stop him from giving. He started a line of t. shirts and he is a strong supporter of the organization that raises funds and awareness for those suffering from the condition. He uses his fame to educate others as for this complicated and unusual health disorder.
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Early Life & Biography
He was born in Connecticut. His parents are Gaetano and Heather Matarazzo, and He was raised in Little Egg Harbor Township, Gaten attended Pinelands Regional High School in Tuckerton. He has an older sister Sabrina and a younger brother Carmen.
Personal Life
Gaten is of Italian descent. He has spoken openly about his rare genetic condition called cleidocranial dysostosis it affects the growth of teeth and bones he did a surgery his supernumerary teeth were removed. He was cast in Stranger Things as Dustin Henderson the characters were modified to have the condition as well. Gaten uses his platform to raise the awareness of CCD he has to fundraise for CCD Smiles; the organization helps to cover costs of oral surgeries for people with CCD.
He started a line of t-shirts whose proceeds will also go to CCD Smiles. Matarazzo also tells his followers how to donate to CCD Smiles and promotes events he will participate in. His sister started a Face book campaign to raise money for the organization that was in November 2017. He has been dating Lizzy Yu since 2018 with whom he takes an acting course.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 8th September 2002, Gaten Matarazzo is 19 years old as of today’s date [current date]. His height is 1.63 m tall, and his weight is 59 kg.
Career
He started the career of an actor at a very young age. Gaten began his career as a stage actor his sister Sabrina inspired him. Green major role was in the Broadway musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert he acted as Benjamin. The show took place in the New York Palace Theatre. Gaten second role was as Gavroche in 2004 Broadway production of Les Miserable’s. In 2015 he made his television debut episode of the NBC drama series. Other early television appearances followed in Young Hollywood, Chelsea, Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Jonathan Ross Show.
Gaten also performed at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards. He is well known for the Netflix horror series. Gaten won a Shortly Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance. The Duffer Brothers created Stranger Things. On January 15, 2016, it premiered on Netflix. In October 2017 and July 2019 the second and third seasons were released. He was cast as the voice of Rami the upcoming film Hump.
Gaten latest stage role was as Jean-Michael in 2018 production of Cinderella. He also appeared in the music video for “Swish Swish” by Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry. His international fame is not based on his theatre works, but on his roles in popular TV series, he featured on one episode of the series The Blacklist that was aired on NBC he won the role on Stranger Things. Matarazzo shares the film set with other young stars, like Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolf hard, Natalia Dyer, and others. Till now Gaten participates in various theatre productions he looks very confident and natural on the stage.
Awards & Achievements
In 2017 he won Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Digital TV series or Film-Teen Actor, and also Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2018 he won MTV Movie and TV Awards, and in 2019 he won the Teen Choice Awards.
Net Worth & Salary of Gaten Matarazzo in 2024
Acting is an art that if well mastered, can create a good career for anyone. The most important thing is knowing which field you are good in and focussing on that only. This is what Gaten has done, and he is today enjoying the fruits of his work. Gaten is talented he has starred in commercials for Verizon, LG, Old Navy, and Bank of Montreal, also appeared as an actor in great shows his personal estimated worth is at $5 million as of December 2024.
Gaten tries to remain an ordinary person when he is not busy; he attends public school. He has a friend there. He prays that he will never fall into star dizziness he has no natural teeth. It is the complication caused by his disease. She was born without collarbones. Gaten never thought ‘Stanger Things’ would become a massive hit. When he first took the script into his hands, he didn’t like it. Matarazzo is a big fan of Harry Potter.