Matarazzo gained recognition for playing Dustin Henderson in the Netflix science-fiction-horror drama series Stranger Things (2016–present). He also hosted the Netflix show Prank Encounters …

Gaetano John "Gaten" Matarazzo III (born September 8, 2002) is an Italian-American actor. He began his career on the Broadway stage as Benjamin in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert & as Gavroche in …

Dustin Henderson, portrayed by Gaten Matarazzo, is a main character in Stranger Things; he is also the protagonist of the novel Stranger Things: The Dustin Experiment.

4 days ago · "Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo opens up about Dustin's intense emotional arc and reconciliation with Steve in Season 5.

3 days ago · One of the best moments in Stranger Things season 5 thus far, the tensions and conflict between Dustin and Steve were finally paid off in Volume 2.

Jun 6, 2025 · Dustin Clarence Henderson was introduced in season 1 as a member of the close-knit friends group in Hawkins, Indiana. He is shown as a cheerful, intelligent, and goofy boy with a lisp …

3 days ago · Rewatch the best moments of Steve and Dustin's friendship on Stranger Things.

Feb 23, 2025 · Gaten Matarazzo’s portrayal of Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things has been a defining moment in his career, making him a well-known talent in Hollywood. His character—funny, intelligent, …

17 hours ago · Stranger Things 5 released the trailer for the finale, and Dustin can be seen freaking out in it. It's causing me to theorize about who might die.

4 days ago · Stranger Things Season 5 revealed the heartbreaking truth behind Dustin's punch on Steve in Episode 5.