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Caleb studied dance for a year at Happy Feet Dance School in Carmel, New York and then attended Seven Star School of Performing Arts in Brewster Hill, New York for one year. He then studied at The Harlem School of the Arts under Aubrey Lynch.

McLaughlin's first acting role was as a child in the opera Lost in the Stars in Cooperstown, New York at the Glimmerglass Opera House. His first starring role was on Broadway as Young Simba in The Lion King musical (2012–14).

He then went on to have guest-starring roles in television series such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Unforgettable, Forever, What Would You Do?, and Shades of Blue. In 2016, McLaughlin's breakthrough role came with his portrayal of Lucas Sinclair in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things (2016–present).

In 2017, he was a nominee for the BET YoungStars Award, and in 2018 he won Outstanding Performance by a Youth at the NAACP Image Awards. In 2020, McLaughlin made his feature film debut in Concrete Cowboy, co-starring with Idris Elba and Jharrel Jerome, which received positive reviews. In December 2020, McLaughlin was included as an honoree in Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021 list in the field of Hollywood and Entertainment.

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Caleb McLaughlin STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Young Simba (Alternate) [Replacement]


Caleb McLaughlin Movies

[2019]High Flying Bird Darius

[2020]Concrete Cowboy Cole


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Stranger Things Lucas Sinclair

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All 14 Tracks From 21 Savage's 'American Dream' Debut On Billboard 200

21 Savage's third solo LP, american dream, debuts atop the Billboard 200 charts this week as the #1 new album in the country. Led by its star-studded, industry-shaking trailer, which featured Hollywood heavyweights, including Donald Glover, Caleb McLaughlin, Natasha Lyonne.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 13th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 13, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

July 4th Viewing Guide: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, Adrienne Warren's Tina Turner Tribute & More

In honor of this year's celebration, BroadwayWorld brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances by Ruthie Ann Miles, Adrienne Warren, the Broadway cast of A Beautiful Noise, and more.

Video: Peacock Shares SHOOTING STARS First Look

Shooting Stars, based on the book by LeBron James and the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Friday Night Lights, Buzz Bissinger, is the inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country. Watch the new video now!

Garden of Dreams Talent Show Returns to Radio City Music Hall With More Than 150 Local Performers

Celebrities and athletes have participated in the Garden of Dreams Talent Show – from mentoring performers to serving as presenters at the event – including Whoopi Goldberg, Henrik Lundqvist, Alicia Keys, Adam Graves, Sara Bareilles, Remy Ma, Miguel, Susan Sarandon, Fat Joe, Darryl McDaniels, Caleb McLaughlin, ASAP Rocky, Gaten Matarazzo, and more.

Garden Of Dreams Talent Show Returns To Radio City Music Hall With More Than 150 Local Performers

The 15th edition of the annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show will take place at Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 7:00PM. More than 150 young people from the tri-state area, all facing major obstacles, will take the Great Stage at Radio City to showcase a variety of talents.

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts STRANGER THINGS 4 Volume 2 Trailer

Episode 408 will have a run time of 1 hour, 25 minutes and episode 409 will run 2 hours, 20 minutes. The cast features Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), and more.

VIDEO: Watch STRANGER THINGS Previous Season Recaps Ahead of Season Four Premiere

It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn't made things any easier. Watch the season one, two, and three recaps now!

VIDEO: Watch the First Eight Minutes of STRANGER THINGS 4

The cast features Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), and more.

Photos: First Look at STRANGER THINGS 4 Season Premiere

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Netflix hosted a Global Red Carpet and Premiere Screening event in celebration of “STRANGER THINGS 4” at Netflix Studios in Brooklyn, New York. The screening opened with remarks by: Ted Sarandos and Bela Bajaria of Netflix, followed by Shawn Levy and Matt & Ross Duffer. Afterward, the cast, creators and guests celebrated the series’ premiere at Netflix Studios Brooklyn, closing out the night.

VIDEO: Netflix Reveals STRANGER THINGS 4 Volume 1 Trailer

Struggling with the aftermath of the Battle of Starcourt, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.

Photos: First Look at STRANGER THINGS 4

The new season will star Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), and more.

Krysta Rodriguez and Freestyle Love Supreme Join Elsie Fest Lineup

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Elsie Fest, Broadway's outdoor music festival, will be back on August 29 at the 2021 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. Now in its 6th year, the event was founded by Darren Criss and celebrates stars and songs from the stage and screen.

Jordan Fisher, Adrienne Warren, Alex Brightman, and More Set For Elsie Fest 2021

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Elsie Fest, Broadway's outdoor music festival, will be back on August 29 at the 2021 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. Now in its 6th year, the event was founded by Darren Criss and celebrates stars and songs from the stage and screen.

Elsie Fest Will Return This August to Brooklyn

xWhen we go this August, we're going like Elsie! Elsie Fest, Broadway's outdoor music festival, will be back on August 29 at the 2021 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. Now in its 6th year, the event was founded by Darren Criss and celebrates stars and songs from the stage and screen.

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON Announces April 2 �" April 9 ​​​​​​​Guests

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON' LISTINGS has announced its guest lineup for April 2 – April 9.

Lakeshore Records To Release 'Concrete Cowboy -- Music From The Netflix Film' Digitally April 2

Lakeshore Records is set to release Concrete Cowboy-Music From the Netflix Film digitally on April 2 with music by Kevin Matley.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for CONCRETE COWBOY on Netflix

When fifteen year-old Cole (Caleb McLaughlin) is expelled from school in Detroit, he is sent to North Philadelphia to live with Harp (Idris Elba), his estranged father.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, HAMILTON Nominated for KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS

'Hamilton' and its creator/star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, have been nominated for Favorite Movie and Favorite Movie Actor at this year's Kids' Choice Awards! 

STRANGER THINGS Season 4 Announces New Cast Members Including Robert Englund, Jamie Campbell Bower, and More!

Stranger Things has announced some new cast members that will be joining the crew for season four of the Netflix original series!

Caleb McLaughlin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Caleb McLaughlin has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Caleb McLaughlin has not appeared in the West End.

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