Caleb McLaughlin is an American actor who gained prominence playing the character Lucas Sinclair on the Netflix science fiction drama series Stranger Things. Born on October 13, 2001, in Carmen Cedar Grove, New Jersey, McLaughlin began his career on Broadway at age nine in the play The Lion King. The multitalented actor is also a talented singer and dancer. McLaughlin has gained a huge following on social media, particularly on Instagram where he has nearly five million followers. Here is all you need to know about the young entertainer including his age, net worth, girlfriend, and family.
Age
Caleb McLaughlin turns 18 years old on October 13, 2019.
Net Worth
Caleb McLaughlin’s net worth is estimated to be $2.5 million as of 2019. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. He has also earned from television roles, theater productions, and currently earns in the form of endorsements and sponsorships for several brands.
Girlfriend
The young actor is reportedly single at the moment and is not in any kind of relationship. Caleb McLaughlin has not revealed details about any past or present girlfriend, and is largelytight-lipped about his private life.
Family
Caleb McLaughlin is the second son of Cory and Heather McLaughlin. His older brother, Cory Jr., is a former basketball player. Caleb also has a younger sister named Persia. Growing up in a Christian family, religion was an important part of his life.
Early Career
Aspiring to be an actor since a young age, Caleb McLaughlin landed his first Broadway role at age 9 in the long-running show The Lion King. In 2013, his first television role was in the series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Then in 2015, he made appearances in both Shades of Blue and the Studio City Fox sitcom The Mayor.
Breakthrough with Stranger Things
In 2016, McLaughlin gained international attention for his role of Lucas Sinclair in the Netflix science fiction drama series Stranger Things. He was nominated for an NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in the series. Caleb also took home the 2017 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
Feature Film Debut
Caleb McLaughlin made his feature film debut in 2016 with the mystery horror film, Catfish: The TV Show. He later starred in 2018 in the Steven Spielberg’s science fiction action film, Ready Player One.
Singin’ and Dancin’
The young actor is equally talented in singing and dancing. He has performed several lead roles in national and international touring Broadway shows. In 2018, he was cast in the lead role of Seaweed in the London production of the hit Broadway musical, Hairspray.
Other Projects
Apart from acting, Caleb is a narrator of the podcast, The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel. He also stars in the YouTube series The tale of The Mindful Coyote as the voice of Coyote.
Social Media Presence
Caleb McLaughlin is active on social media, particularly on Instagram where he has 4.5 million followers. The talented actor uses his platform to communicate with his fans and showcase his creative projects.
Caleb McLaughlin commands a massive fan following due to the success of Stranger Things. He has gained a huge number of social media followers and often uses his platform to interact with fans and showcase his professional projects. Despite being an emerging star, McLaughlin has a bright future ahead and looks set to become one of Hollywood’s top stars.