Gaten Matarazzo is an American actor and singer, best known for his role as Dustin Henderson in the popular Netflix series Stranger Things. Born on September 8, 2002, in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, he gained fame for his charming personality and distinctive smile. In addition to acting, Gaten has appeared in various theater productions and has a passion for music. He has also been involved in advocacy work for individuals with cleidocranial dysplasia, a condition he was born with, which affects the development of bones and teeth.