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Caleb McLaughlin(I)

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Caleb McLaughlin at an event for The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards (2018)
A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.
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GOAT (2026)
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Caleb McLaughlin is known for his role as Lucas Sinclair on the hit Netflix Original series, Stranger Things. However, Caleb has worked on several television shows which include: ABC Forever, CBS Unforgettable, NBC Law & Order SVU, HBO Miniseries Show Me a Hero, ABC 20/20 What Would You Do?, HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and CBS Blue Bloods starring Tom Selleck. Caleb can be seen as Jay-Jay on NBC's Shades of Blue starring Jennifer Lopez. Caleb also starred in the BET biopic mini-series on the New Edition Story as Ricky bell.

Caleb McLaughlin is a multi-talented, actor, singer and dancer- trained in ballet, tap, and jazz. Caleb made his Broadway debut as Young Simba in the Lion King on Broadway, 2012-2014. Caleb performed in the Off-Broadway show, Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek, written and Directed by Athol Fugard, where he received incredible reviews and praise for his role as Bokkie Caleb performed as Alex in the Kurt Weil Opera, Lost in the Stars with the Washington National Opera at Kennedy Center, Washington, DC and the Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown.

Caleb is a well- balanced kid and a true humanitarian. He loves God, his family and appreciates all those who support him on this journey.
BornOctober 13, 2001
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BornOctober 13, 2001
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,00043
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 17 nominations total

    "Stranger Things" Cast Through the Years

    "Stranger Things" Cast Through the Years

    Experience the evolution of one of television's most iconic ensembles from wide-eyed kids on bikes to battle-tested teens facing the horrors of the Upside Down.
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    Known for

    Jamie Campbell Bower, Caleb McLaughlin, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, and Gaten Matarazzo in Stranger Things (2016)
    Stranger Things
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Lucas Sinclair
    Elijah Kelley, Luke James, New Edition, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, Bryshere Y. Gray, and Woody McClain in The New Edition Story (2017)
    The New Edition Story
    8.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Young Ricky Bell
    High Flying Bird (2019)
    High Flying Bird
    6.2
    • Darius
    • 2019
    Caleb McLaughlin in Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi (2025)
    Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi
    8.8
    Podcast Series
    • Dashon Wallace
    • 2025

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Stranger Things
      • Lucas Sinclair
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2025
    • GOAT
      • Will Harris (voice)
      • Post-production
      • 2026



    • Jamie Campbell Bower, Caleb McLaughlin, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, and Gaten Matarazzo in Stranger Things (2016)
      Stranger Things
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Lucas Sinclair
      • 2016–2025
    • Caleb McLaughlin in Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi (2025)
      Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi
      8.8
      Podcast Series
      • Dashon Wallace
      • 2025
    • Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mo'Nique, and Andra Day in The Deliverance (2024)
      The Deliverance
      5.1
      • Nate
      • 2024
    • American Dream: The 21 Savage Story (2024)
      American Dream: The 21 Savage Story
      7.7
      • 2024
    • Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Alfre Woodard, James McAvoy, David Oyelowo, Omar Sy, Babs Olusanmokun, Anna Diop, LaKeith Stanfield, Teyana Taylor, and RJ Cyler in The Book of Clarence (2023)
      The Book of Clarence
      5.7
      • Dirty Zeke
      • 2023
    • Shooting Stars (2023)
      Shooting Stars
      6.5
      • Lil Dru Joyce III
      • 2023
    • Stranger Things: The Experience (2022)
      Stranger Things: The Experience
      8.8
      Short
      • Lucas
      • 2022
    • Christian Slater, Don Cheadle, Kieran Culkin, Kevin Smith, Grey DeLisle, John DiMaggio, Chris Diamantopoulos, Randall Duk Kim, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, Fred Tatasciore, Aisha Tyler, Youn Yuh-jung, Antony Starr, Nasim Pedrad, Jermaine Fowler, Chace Crawford, Ben Schwartz, Ursula Taherian, Parker Simmons, Asjha Cooper, Emily V. Gordon, Caleb McLaughlin, Awkwafina, Jenny Yokobori, and Somali Rose in The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022)
      The Boys Presents: Diabolical
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Mo-Slo (voice)
      • 2022
    • Summer Camp Island (2018)
      Summer Camp Island
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Ghost
      • Ghost the Boy (voice)
      • 2018–2021
    • Ultra City Smiths (2021)
      Ultra City Smiths
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Trevor Johnson
      • 2021
    • Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin in Concrete Cowboy (2020)
      Concrete Cowboy
      6.3
      • Cole
      • 2020
    • High Flying Bird (2019)
      High Flying Bird
      6.2
      • Darius
      • 2019
    • Conan O'Brien, Fred Armisen, Keith David, Tom Kenny, Tika Sumpter, Steven Yeun, Ron Funches, Ashly Burch, and Olan Rogers in Final Space (2018)
      Final Space
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Young Gary (voice)
      • 2018
    • Maddie Ziegler in Sia: Santa's Coming for Us (2017)
      Sia: Santa's Coming for Us
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Son
      • 2017
    • Elijah Kelley, Luke James, New Edition, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, Bryshere Y. Gray, and Woody McClain in The New Edition Story (2017)
      The New Edition Story
      8.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Young Ricky Bell
      • 2017

    Camera and Electrical Department



    • Deann Borshay, Angela Davis, Peter Dinklage, Dr. Riyadh, Bonita Dearmond, and Mohamed Bangura in P.O.V. (1988)
      P.O.V.
      8.1
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 2016

    Production Department



    • Spy vs. Guy (2013)
      Spy vs. Guy
      7.6
      Short
      • production assistant
      • 2013

    Videos17

    "Stranger Things" Cast Answer Burning Questions
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    "Stranger Things" Cast Answer Burning Questions
    Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin Answer Fan Questions
    Clip 3:31
    Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin Answer Fan Questions
    Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin Answer Fan Questions
    Clip 3:31
    Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin Answer Fan Questions
    Questions We Have About "Stranger Things" Season 4
    Clip 3:35
    Questions We Have About "Stranger Things" Season 4
    "Stranger Things" Season 3 Trailer Breakdown
    Clip 2:35
    "Stranger Things" Season 3 Trailer Breakdown
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:43
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:21
    Official Trailer

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • October 13, 2001
      • Carmel, New York, USA
    • Parents
        April McLaughlin
    • Relatives
        Corey McLaughlin Jr(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

    Self-verified on IMDbPro

    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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    • Trivia
      A native New Yorker, Caleb studied dance at The Harlem School of the Arts (HSA), under Aubrey Lynch, former Lion King Producer and Director of Dance at HSA.
    • Salaries
        Stranger Things
        (2016)
        $7,000,000 (Season 5)

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    • How old is Caleb McLaughlin?
      23 years old
    • When was Caleb McLaughlin born?
      October 13, 2001
    • Where was Caleb McLaughlin born?
      Carmel, New York, USA
    • What is Caleb McLaughlin's birth name?
      Caleb Reginald McLaughlin
    • How tall is Caleb McLaughlin?
      5 feet 8 inches, or 1.73 meters

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