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Who is Gaten Matarazzo?

Gaetano John Matarazzo III, born on September 8, 2002, is an American actor. He initiated his career on the Broadway stage, portraying Benjamin in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (2011–12) and Gavroche in "Les Misérables" (2014–15).

Matarazzo gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Dustin Henderson in the Netflix science-fiction-horror drama series "Stranger Things" (2016–present).

He served as the host of the Netflix show "Prank Encounters" (2019–2021). In 2022, he co-starred in the coming-of-age comedy film "Honor Society" and lent his voice to the character Boris the Dragon in the animated fantasy comedy film "My Father's Dragon."

Gaten Matarazzo Nationality 

Gaten Matarazzo proudly holds American nationality, representing the United States in the realm of entertainment. Born and raised in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Matarazzo's nationality is a central aspect of his identity as an actor.

The United States has a rich and diverse entertainment industry, with Hollywood serving as a global hub for film and television production.

Matarazzo's American nationality reflects his country of origin and signifies his allegiance to the values of creativity, innovation, and artistic expression that are synonymous with American entertainment.

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Gaten Matarazzo Achievement and Awards

Here are some of Gaten Matarazzo's notable awards and achievements:

Award Winnings:

1. 2017 - Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
2. 2017 - Shorty Awards - Best Actor

Nominations:

1. 2017 - Young Artist Awards - Best Performance in a Digital TV Series or Film – Teen Actor
2. 2018 - Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
3. 2018 - MTV Movie & TV Awards - Best On-Screen Team (with Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink)
4. 2019 - Teen Choice Awards - Choice Summer TV Actor
5. 2020 - Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
6. 2022 - Saturn Awards - Best Performance by a Younger Actor (Streaming)
7. 2023 - Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite Male TV Star (Family)