Gaten Matarazzo, 2002
Actors · September 8, 2002
Gaten Matarazzo
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Gaten Matarazzo is 23 years old, born September 8, 2002 in United States · Virgo.
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About
Gaten Matarazzo became a household name playing Dustin Henderson across nine seasons of Netflix's Stranger Things. The American actor began on Broadway in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Les Misérables before landing the sci-fi role that defined his career. Born September 8, 2002, Matarazzo is a Virgo who has since branched into voice acting and comedy film production.
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Biography
Gaten Matarazzo is an American actor born September 8, 2002. He opened his career on the Broadway stage as Benjamin in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (2011–12), then as Gavroche in Les Misérables (2014–15). His breakout came playing Dustin Henderson in Netflix's Stranger Things (2016–2025), which made him internationally recognized. Beyond that role, Matarazzo hosted the Netflix prank show Prank Encounters (2019–2021). In 2022, he co-starred in the coming-of-age comedy Honor Society and voiced Boris the Dragon in the animated film My Father's Dragon. He continued voice work in 2025, voicing Lucky in the animated Animal Farm. In 2026, he starred in and executive-produced the stoner comedy Pizza Movie. As a Virgo born in early September, Matarazzo channels the sign's precision and analytical depth into both ensemble drama and comedic timing. Actors typically balance live performance, on-camera work, and character development across multiple mediums.
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Trivia
- Matarazzo's full name is Gaetano John "Gaten" Matarazzo III, with Italian heritage reflected in the pronunciation.
- He hosted the Netflix prank show Prank Encounters across two seasons (2019–2021).
- In 2026, he both starred in and served as executive producer for Pizza Movie, marking his move into production.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Gaten Matarazzo gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Gaten Matarazzo?
- Gaten Matarazzo is 23 years old (born September 8, 2002).
- When is Gaten Matarazzo's birthday?
- Gaten Matarazzo was born on September 8, 2002.
- What is Gaten Matarazzo's zodiac sign?
- Gaten Matarazzo is a Virgo, born September 8, 2002.
- What is Gaten Matarazzo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Gaten Matarazzo was born in 2002, the year of the Water Horse.
- Where is Gaten Matarazzo from?
- Gaten Matarazzo is from United States.
- What does Gaten Matarazzo do?
- Gaten Matarazzo is a actor.
- Is Gaten Matarazzo still alive?
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