Caleb McLaughlin Wiki, Age, Biography, Height, Girlfriend, Family, Images, And More
Caleb Reginald McLaughlin (born October 13, 2001) is an actor from the United States. He rose to prominence as Lucas Sinclair in the Netflix series Stranger Things (2016–present). McLaughlin began his career on Broadway as Young Simba in the musical The Lion King, followed by minor television roles. Following Stranger Things, he starred in High Flying Bird (2019) and Concrete Cowboy (2020), his first starring feature film roles. His other credits include the 2017 miniseries The New Edition Story and various television voice acting roles.
Early years
Caleb Reginald McLaughlin was born in Carmel, New York on October 13, 2001. His parents are April and Corey McLaughlin. He attended Kent Primary School before moving on to George Fischer Middle School for a year. He spent a year studying dance at Happy Feet Dance School in Carmel, New York, and then a year at Seven Star School of Performing Arts in Brewster Hill, New York. He then attended The Harlem School of the Arts, where he studied under Aubrey Lynch, a former Lion King producer.
Career
McLaughlin's first acting role was as a child in the opera Lost in the Stars at the Glimmerglass Opera House in Cooperstown, New York. His Broadway debut was as Young Simba in the musical The Lion King (2012–14). He later appeared in television shows such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Unforgettable, Forever, What Would You Do?, and Shades of Blue as a guest star. McLaughlin's breakthrough role came in 2016 when he played Lucas Sinclair in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things (2016–present). He was nominated for a BET YoungStars Award in 2017, and he won Outstanding Performance by a Youth at the NAACP Image Awards in 2018. McLaughlin made his feature film debut in Concrete Cowboy in 2020, co-starring with Idris Elba and Jharrel Jerome to positive reviews. McLaughlin was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Class of 2021 list in the field of Hollywood and Entertainment in December 2020.
Advocacy
McLaughlin is the driving force behind the social media campaigns #EmbraceYourFace and #BeYourBiggestFan, which promote positive body image, positivity, and self-esteem. According to McLaughlin: "It is beneficial to feel good about yourself. It always starts with you before moving on to anyone else... You must learn to love and appreciate yourself, and you must make the time to do so." McLaughlin also encouraged people to vote in the 2020 US presidential election by posting a video on his official Instagram account that included links to the non-profit organisation Vote.org.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Noah Dreams of Origami Fortunes | Noah | Short film |
| 2019 | High Flying Bird | Darius |
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| 2020 | Concrete Cowboy | Coltrane “Cole” |
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| 2023 | Shooting Stars | Dru Joyce III | Post-production |
| TBA | The Deliverance | TBA | Post-production |
| TBA | The Book of Clarence | TBA | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Kid | Episode: "Born Psychopath" |
| Unforgettable | Older Brother | Episode: "New Hundred" |
| 2014 | Forever | Alejandro | Episode: "The Pugilist Break" |
| 2015 | What Would You Do? | Foster Child | Season 10; Episode 2 |
| Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Himself | Episode: "District of Columbia" |
| 2016 | Shades of Blue | Jay-Jay | 3 episodes |
| Blue Bloods | Tony Lane | Episode: "For the Community" |
| 2016–present | Stranger Things | Lucas Sinclair | Main role |
| 2017 | The New Edition Story | Ricky Bell (age 10-15) | 3 episodes |
| Lip Sync Battle | Himself | Episode: "The Cast of Stranger Things" |
| 2018 | Final Space | Young Gary (voice) | Episode: "Chapter 4" |
| 2018–2021 | Summer Camp Island | Ghost (voice) | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Ultra City Smiths | Trevor Johnson (voice) | 6 episodes |
| 2022 | The Boys Presents: Diabolical | Mo-Slo (voice) | Episode: "An Animated Short Where Pissed-Off Supes Kill Their Parents" |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
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| 2012, 2016 | Lost in the Stars | Alex | Glimmerglass Festival, Washington National Opera |
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| 2012–14 | The Lion King | Young Simba | Minskoff Theatre | Broadway replacement |
| 2015 | The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek | Bokkie | Pershing Square Signature Center | Off-Broadway |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
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| 2012 | "Still Standing" (feat. Jill Scott) | Pharoche Monch |
| 2017 | "Santa's Coming For Us" | Sia |
| 2021 | “Neighborhood” | Caleb Mclaughlin |
| 2022 | “Soul Travel” | Caleb Mclaughlin |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2017 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Digital TV Series or Film – Teen Actor | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Won |
| 2017 | BET Awards | YoungStars Award | Nominated |
| 2018 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series) | Won |
| 2018 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2018 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best On-Screen Team (with Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink) | Nominated |
| 2019 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Male TV Star | Nominated |
| 2019 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Actor | Nominated |
| 2020 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2021 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Male Breakthrough Performance | Concrete Cowboy | Nominated |
Caleb McLaughlin Biography |
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| Real Name | Caleb Reginald McLaughlin |
| Birth Date | 13 October 2001 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 21 Years |
| Birth Place | Carmel Hamlet, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actor |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Libra |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 5” – in Centimetres – 165 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 55 kg – in Pounds – 121 lbs |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | Corey McLaughlin Sr. |
| Mother | April McLaughlin |
| Sister | Two (Caitlyn & Crystal McLaughlin) |
| Brother | Corey McLaughlin Jr. |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Kent Primary School, George Fischer Middle School |
| College | The Harlem School of the Arts |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is his girlfriend? | None |
Trivia
- In 2012 in The Lion King on Broadway Caleb played the role of Young Simba.
- He studied dance in New York City at the Harlem School of the Arts.
- Caleb first met Stranger Things CoStar Gaten Matarazzo at a playground when both were on Broadway.
- He is left-handed.
- When the Duffers Brothers called Caleb to tell him he got the part of Lucas, they actually pretended like he didn’t get to be Lucas, just to mess with him.
