Caleb McLaughlin
Actor
Birth Date: October 13, 2001
Age: 22 years old
Birth Place: Camel, New York
Caleb McLaughlin became widely known in 2016 with his recurring role on Netflix's science fiction series "Stranger Things" (Netflix, 2016- ). As a child actor, McLaughlin got his start at a very young age. He first started acting in plays in and around New York City, and was lucky enough to land a part as Young Simba in the Broadway production of "The Lion King." The role high profile role taught McLaughlin how to act in front of a lively New York theater audience, which proved to be indispensable training as his career progressed. Thanks to his part in "The Lion King," he was also exposed to various film and TV agents, who were looking for child actors for screen roles. During his time in the musical, McLaughlin landed a film and television agent who quickly began submitting him to auditions around New York. He landed his first TV role on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (NBC, 1999- ) in 2013, and followed that up with a guest spot on the crime series "Unforgettable" (CBS, 2011-16). McLaughlin continued auditioning primarily for TV roles in New York over the next few years, before landing his first recurring role in 2016 on the NBC cop drama "Shades of Blue" (NBC, 2016- ). Later that year, he got his first big break with a starring role alongside Winona Ryder on the Netflix science fiction series "Stranger Things." The series premiered on the streaming network in July of 2016.
Credits
American Dream: The 21 Savage Story
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
Shooting StarsStream
The Book of ClarenceStream
The Boys Presents: DiabolicalStream
Tudum: A Global Fan Event
BecomingStream
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
Concrete CowboyStream
Sneaker Shopping
A Little Late With Lilly Singh
TV's Black Renaissance: Reggie Yates in Hollywood
Today With Hoda & Jenna
High Flying Bird
Today 3rd Hour
James Cameron's Story of Science FictionStream
Complex X Fuse
Beyond Stranger Things
STEVE on Watch
Live with Kelly and Ryan
The Year: 2016
Harry
Stranger ThingsStream
Stranger Things
ChelseaStream
Shades of BlueStream
The Late Late Show With James Corden
ForeverStream
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream
The Real
Halloween WarsStream
UnforgettableStream
Dish Nation
Blue BloodsStream
Access Hollywood Live
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Good Morning America
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News aboutCaleb McLaughlin
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5: Everything We Know So Far
‘Stranger Things’ Begins Production on Fifth & Final Season at Netflix (PHOTO)
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‘Stranger Things’: Duffer Brothers Tease Season 5 Is a Tearjerker
‘Stranger Things’ Star Caleb McLaughlin Calls Out Racism From Fans
‘Stranger Things’: Watch the Cast Get Silly in Season 4 Blooper Reel (VIDEO)
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‘Stranger Things’: Eleven Takes On Vecna in Deadly Showdown (RECAP)
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‘Stranger Things’: Eleven Learns the Truth About Papa (RECAP)
‘Stranger Things’ Ships, Ranked From Least to Most Likely to Happen
‘Stranger Things’ 4: Volume 2 First Look Teases Epic Finale (PHOTOS)
‘Stranger Things’ 4: Vecna Is Unleashed in Volume 2 First Look (VIDEO)
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‘Stranger Things’: 7 Questions We Need Answered in Volume 2
‘Stranger Things’: ‘Running Up That Hill’ & More Iconic Music Moments From Series
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‘Stranger Things’: Vecna’s Identity Is Revealed in an Explosive Showdown (RECAP)
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‘Stranger Things’: The Hunt for Eddie Heats Up (RECAP)
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‘Stranger Things’: Hawkins Needs a Superhero (RECAP)
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‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Premiere: Eleven Is Stuck in a California Nightmare (RECAP)
Review
Review: ‘Stranger Things 4’ Drags Despite Hair-Raising New Threat
‘Stranger Things’ 4: Netflix Shares First 8 Minutes, Reveals Episode Lengths (VIDEO)
‘Stranger Things’: See How the Cast Has Changed (PHOTOS)
‘Stranger Things’: Horrifying New Threats Emerge in Latest Season 4 Trailer (VIDEO)
‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: Old Friends & New Faces Unite for a Fresh Mystery (PHOTOS)
8 Questions We Have After Those ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Teasers
‘Stranger Things’ Teaser Introduces Season 4’s Creepy Creel House (VIDEO)
‘Stranger Things’ Teases Spooky Season 4 as Netflix Sets 2022 Premiere (VIDEO)
‘Stranger Things’ Returns to Season 4 Filming: See Cryptic New Sneak Peek (PHOTO)
‘Stranger Things’ Unveils Series Bloopers & Season 4 Premiere Title (VIDEOS)
Shows You Should Be Watching Now #1: ‘Stranger Things’
‘Stranger Things’ Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of Season 3 With Production Teaser (VIDEO)
‘Stranger Things’ Kids Get a Major Pay Raise—What They’re Making for Season 3
Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman’s Daughter Maya Joins ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3
Roush Review: ‘Stranger Things 2’ Takes Us Back to the ’80s for a Thrill Ride
