Gaten Matarazzo is a prominent American actor recognized for his roles as Benjamin in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and Gavroche in Les Misérables.
Gaten Matarazzo Biography & Profile Overview
Born on 8 September 2002, Gaten Matarazzo is currently 20 years old as of 2023. He was raised in a well-off family in Connecticut, United States. The cool kid spent his childhood in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and attended Pinelands Regional High School in Tuckerton, New Jersey, US.
Gaten Matarazzo has not yet pursued any higher education, such as college. From an early age, he was heavily engaged in singing and other performance arts. The cool kid received his vocal training at Starlight Performing Arts Centre in New Jersey.
Name
Gaten Matarazzo
Full Name
Gaetano John “Gaten” Matarazzo III
Net Worth
$5 Million
Date of Birth
8 September 2002
Age
20 Years Old
Birth Place
Connecticut, United States
Currently Resides In
Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Profession
Actor and Rapper
Nationality
American
Religion
Christian
Hometown
Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States
Zodiac Sign
Leo
School
Pinelands Regional High School, Tuckerton, New Jersey, US
Education Qualification
High School
Gaten Matarazzo Parents, Siblings & Family
Gaten Matarazzo hails from a well-off family in Connecticut, United States. Gaten is an American national and practices Christianity.
Gaten Matarazzo’s parents are Gaten Matarazzo and Heather Matarazzo. His father’s name is Gaten Matarazzo Sr., who serves the US government.
His mother, Heather Matarazzo, is a teacher.
He also has two siblings. His elder sister, Sabrina Matarazzo, is an American actress, and his younger brother, Carmen Matarazzo, is an aspiring musician and drummer.
Father Name
Gaten Matarazzo Sr.
Mother Name
Heather Matarazzo
Brother Name
Carmen Matarazzo
Sister Name
Sabrina Matarazzo
Gaten Matarazzo Girlfriend & Relationships
Gaten Matarazzo’s relationship status is single. He has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Lizzy Yu for a year now. Lizzy Yu is a musical theater artist and an Instagram influencer.
Girlfriend
Lizzy Yu
Marital Status
Unmarried
Gaten Matarazzo Physical Appearance
Gaten Matarazzo is an adorable and petite actor in the American music scene and Hollywood. He is known for his charming features and appealing personality. He possesses a delightful smile and prominent cheeks.
He maintains a fit physique as well. Gaten Matarazzo stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 59 kg at this young age. He has curly dark brown hair and captivating brown eyes. He also has bow legs.
Height (approx)
in centimeters: 164 cm in meters: 1.64 m in feet inches: 5’ 4”
Weight (approx)
in kilograms: 59 kg in pounds: 130 lbs
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Gaten Matarazzo Career
Gaten Matarazzo began his career on stage in American Theater. In 2011, he performed in the stage production ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ as Benjamin at the Palace Theater, Broadway.
In 2014, he played Gavroche/Petit Gervais in the stage show titled ‘Les Miserables’ at the Imperial Theater, Broadway.
In 2015, he appeared in an episode of his first TV series ‘The Blacklist’ in the role of Finn.
In 2016, he gained widespread recognition for his role in the popular TV series ‘Stranger Things.’ He landed the lead role of Dustin Henderson and continues to be pivotal to the show.
In 2017, he featured in episodes of two TV shows titled ‘Ridiculousness’ and ‘Lip Sync Battle’ both as himself. That year, he also appeared in two music videos: ‘Swish Swish’ by Katy Perry ft. Nicki Minaj and ‘Lost Boys Life’ Computer Games ft. Darren and Chuck Criss. Additionally, he performed an opening act for Jimmy Fallon’s Golden Globes 2017 show.
In 2018, he was featured in an episode of a TV show called ‘Drop the Mic’ and also participated in a stage production of ‘Cinderella’ as Jean-Michael with the Pinelands Regional Thespians.
In 2019, he voiced Bubba in the film ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ and hosted the TV series ‘Prank Encounters.’ The same year, he performed in the stage show ‘Into the Woods’ as Jack at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles.
In 2020, he appeared in the music video ‘Meet Me on the Roof’ by Green Day.
In 2021, Gaten featured in the film “Honor Society,” portraying one of the lead characters. In this movie, a group of teens is joined in an exclusive honor society but soon realizes their membership comes with a perilous cost. Gaten’s character is part of this group that must collaborate to reveal the truth and navigate the ensuing dangers.
Awards
Gaten has thus far received six nominations, winning two. All nominations pertain to his role in the TV series ‘Stranger Things.’ He won the Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2017. That same year, he was awarded the Shorty Awards as the Best Actor.
Additionally, he was nominated for the 2017 Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a Digital TV series or Film – Teen Actor, the Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, MTV Movie and TV Awards for Best On-Screen Team (with others), and Teen Choice Awards for Choice Summer TV Actor.
Gaten Matarazzo Net Worth
As of 2023, Gaten Matarazzo’s net worth stands at $5 million. His income primarily comes from his acting roles in various films, television series, and theatrical productions.
