published on in News

Gaten Matarazzo Age, Height, Sister, Parents, Ethnicity, Net worth

Gaten Matarazzo is definitely a Hollywood star to watch out for. He is an actor and singer and has participated in several Broadway plays including Les Miserables . He came into the spotlight for his role as Dustin on the popular Netflix series Stranger Things . This role earned him the 2017 Shorty Award for Best Actor. Matarazzo has appeared equally in other TV series such as Black List and Ridiculousness . He is also a singer and philanthropist. Find out more about him here including his net worth, height, parents, sister and ethnicity.

Gaten Matarazzo Bio (Age and Ethnicity)

Gaten John Matarazzo III was born on September 8, 2002 in Connecticut. Just looking at his last name shows that he has Italian heritage. In addition to his Italian ancestry, he also has English, Finnish, and Scottish ancestry. Matarazzo grew up in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. He was encouraged to become an actor by his older sister Sabrina, who is also an actress. Gaten Matarazzo made his acting debut at age 9 in a Broadway production. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert . After his strong performance on the show, he landed a role in another Broadway musical, Les Miserables , in 2014.

Gaten Matarazzo rose to fame in 2016 thanks to his role as the funny, quirky Dustin Henderson on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. The supernatural thriller follows a group of kids trying to figure out what happened to one of their friends. The series has become a cult hit and has attracted a number of loyal fans including Shonda Rhimes, Zac Effron and Stephen King. The series has also garnered multiple awards, helping its delightful young cast (including Matarazzo) rise to fame. Besides Stranger Things, Matarazzo has also appeared in other television shows such as the NBC crime drama Blacklist (2015) and the MTV comedy show Ridiculousness (2017).

parents, sister

Gaten Matarazzo comes from a family of five – father, Gaten Matarazzo II and mother, Heather Matarazzo. Others are his older sister Sabrina and younger brother Carmen. People often ask if actress Heather Matarazzo (who is most popular for her role in the 1995 film Welcome to the Dollhouse) is Gaten’s mother. This is not surprising given the similar names. However, the answer is no. She’s not Gaten’s mother. However, she tweeted that he is adorable and such a good actor.

Gaten Matarazzo isn’t the only talented person in his family. His older sister Sabrina is also an actress. She has acted in a few commercials and theater productions. In fact, she was the one who encouraged Gaten to become an actor. Actually, it was her manager who signed Gaten and got him to audition. Aside from acting, all three Matarazzo siblings are also talented singers. They have a band called Work in Progress and they usually release covers of songs online. In June 2018 they performed on stage with Paramour, an alternative rock band. The performance took place at a Paramour concert in Brooklyn. Gaten and his sister Sabrina also performed the national anthem before a Mets game in Citifield in 2015.

Height

Gaten Matarazzo is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds or 59 kg. His hair color is light brown while his eyes are blue.

Matarazzo has a rare genetic condition known as Cleidocranial Dysplasia. The condition affects the growth of bones and teeth and manifests differently in each individual. In the actor’s case, it affected the growth of his teeth and he was born without a collarbone. To treat the terminal illness, Matarazzo has had two surgeries, four teething, and wears a dental care device. The condition, which can also affect height, makes him speak with a lisp.

Matarazzo’s condition was both a curse and a blessing. On the one hand, the condition (his lisp and short height) has hampered his ability to land certain roles. On the other hand, some of the roles he got are due to the condition and his disability was part of the storyline. For example, in the very first episode of Stranger Things, he is bullied by a group of mean kids because of his lisp. Matarazzo has used his fame to raise awareness of the rare disease. He has also worked with a non-profit organization known as CCD Smiles to raise money so people born with the condition can have corrective surgery.

Wealth (income and earnings)

Although Matarazzo is still a high school kid, he’s managed to amass a small fortune. A conservative estimate of his net worth places him between $500,000 and $1,000,000. He made most of his money from Stranger Things. He reportedly earned $10,000 per episode for the first season and $30,000 per episode for the second season. His earnings are expected to grow to $250,000 for each episode of Season 3. Matarazzo also has an endorsement deal with Verizon Fios (a TV, internet and phone service provided by Verizon).

You may also like

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7r63Io5innaeoe6S7zGiZrrKqZL2mu8%2BlnGifkamyr3nMmquaqpGvx7B5wKCcZqCVnrSpwIysoKyslad6sa3RnqWtq12awam6yJygrbFdo7K1edaoqa2gXw%3D%3D