Gaten Matarazzo Biography
Gaten Matarazzo is an American actor who was born on 8 September 2002 in Connecticut, to Gaetano and Heather, but raised in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States.
10 Quick Facts About Gaten Matarazzo
- Name: Gaetano John Matarazzo III
- Age: 23 Years Old
- Birthday: 8 September
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor
- Marital Status: Dating
- Salary: $250,000 per episode
- Net worth: $5 Million
Gaten Matarazzo Age
Gaten is 23 Years Old. He was born on 8 September 2002, in Connecticut, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 8 September every year and his birth sign is Virgo.
Gaten Matarazzo Height
Gaten stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m).
Gaten Matarazzo Weight
Gaten Weighs 59 kg (130 lbs). he has blue eyes and blonde hair color.
Personal Life
Gaten Matarazzo Family
Gaten was born to his parents, Gaten Matarazzo Sr.(father) and Heather(mother), in Connecticut.
Gaten Matarazzo Siblings
Matarazzo spent his childhood with his two siblings, an older sister named Sabrina Matarazzo, who acted in Television commercials, and a younger brother named Carmen Matarazzo, who also worked in TV commercials.
Gaten Matarazzo Girlfriend
- Gaten is dating Instagram Star Lizzy Yu. The pair have been in a relationship since March 2018. Though it’s unclear how the pair met, the Stranger Things actor shared the sweetest love note via Instagram on March 4, 2020, to celebrate their anniversary.
- She was born on October 5, 2002, in the United States. She is a Musical theater performer and Instagram sensation who gained fame as the girlfriend of Stranger Things star Matarazzo.
Gaten Matarazzo Salary
Gaten earns a salary of $250,000 per episode and also earns $22,727 per day.
Gaten Matarazzo Net Worth
Gaten Matarazzo has an estimated net worth of $5 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, Matarazzo has been able to accumulate a good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Gaten Matarazzo
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Matarazzo.
Gaten Matarazzo Bio
- Full Names: Gaetano John Matarazzo III
- Popular As: Gaten
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 23 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Date of Birth: 8 September 2002
- Place of Birth: Connecticut, United States
- Birthday: 8 September
Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
- Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Light Brown
- Shoe Size: 6 (US)
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Gaetano Matarazzo Sr.
- Mother: Sabrina Matarazzo
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Sabrina Matarazzo, Carmen Matarazzo
- Marital Status: Dating
- Wife/Spouse: Not Applicable
- Dating / Girlfriend: Engaged to Lizzy Yu (2018-Present)
- Children: Sons (Not Avaialable) Daughter(s) (Not Available)
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 Million
- Salary: $250,000 per episode
- Source of Income: Acting career
Band
- Matarazzo Stranger Things star, has shared two debut songs with his band, Work In Progress.
- The songs ‘Dream Eater’ and ‘Waste My Time’ are now available on all major music streaming platforms.
- Work In Progress consists of Matarazzo, his brother Carmen, his sister Sabrina, as well as family friends from New Jersey.
Philanthropy
- Matarazzo uses his platform to raise awareness of CCD and to fundraise for CCD Smiles, an organization that helps cover the costs of oral surgeries for people with CCD. He has also started a line of shirts whose proceeds will go to CCD Smiles.
- On his social media sites, Gaten tells followers how to donate to CCD Smiles and promotes events he will participate in. In November 2017, Matarazzo’s sister started a Facebook campaign to raise money for the organization.
Broadway
Matarazzo was cast as Benjamin in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on the Broadway stage.
Teeth, Disease
- Matarazzo has been with cleidocranial dysostosis (CCD), a rare genetic condition that affects bone development, especially cranial bones, collar bones, and teeth. Matarazzo has spoken openly about, even documenting one of his surgeries, during which 14 supernumerary teeth were removed on Instagram.
- After Gaten was cast in Stranger Things as Dustin Henderson, the character’s background was modified to include the condition as well. He uses dentures. Matarazzo is of Italian descent, he is a vegetarian.
