Caleb McLaughlin
Known for
Caleb McLaughlin is an American actor born in New York who plays Lucas Sinclair, one of the central young characters on Netflix's 'Stranger Things'. Before his television breakout, he originated the role of young Simba in the Broadway production of 'The Lion King'. McLaughlin has grown into one of the show's most prominent young cast members across its multiple seasons, and has continued to build a career in music and additional acting projects. He remains best known for his long-running role in one of streaming television's most successful series.
Caleb McLaughlin
6 Movies
11 Series
Caleb McLaughlin is an American actor born in New York who plays Lucas Sinclair, one of the central young characters on Netflix's 'Stranger Things'. Before his television breakout, he originated the role of young Simba in the Broadway production of 'The Lion King'. McLaughlin has grown into one of the show's most prominent young cast members across its multiple seasons, and has continued to build a career in music and additional acting projects. He remains best known for his long-running role in one of streaming television's most successful series.
TV Shows
Plays Lucas Sinclair
Stranger Things
2016
Plays Theo (voice)
Junior on The Job
2016
Plays Trevor Johnson (voice)
Ultra City Smiths
2021
Plays Young Ricky Bell
The New Edition Story
2017
Plays Jay-Jay
Shades of Blue
2016
Plays Ghost (voice)
Summer Camp Island
2018
Plays (voice)
Final Space
2018
Plays Mo-Slo (voice)
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
2022
Plays ToneLane
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays Older Brother
Unforgettable
2011
Plays Alejandro
Forever
2014
Latest Trailers
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GOAT
Full Filmography
GOAT
Will Harris (voice)
2026
Film
The Deliverance
Nate Jackson
2024
Film
The Book of Clarence
Zeke
2024
Film
Shooting Stars
Dru 'Lil Dru' Joyce III
2023
Film
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
Mo-Slo (voice) · 1 episode
2022
TV
Ultra City Smiths
Trevor Johnson (voice) · 6 episodes
2014–2021
TV
Summer Camp Island
Ghost (voice) · 2 episodes
2018–2021
TV
Concrete Cowboy
Cole
2020
Film
High Flying Bird
Darius
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Caleb McLaughlin and where are they from?
Caleb McLaughlin is 25 years old, born on October 13, 2001 in Carmel, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Caleb McLaughlin?
Caleb McLaughlin is best known for roles in GOAT, The Deliverance, High Flying Bird.
How many movies has Caleb McLaughlin been in?
Over a 12-year career (since 2014), Caleb McLaughlin has appeared in 6 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Caleb McLaughlin's first movie?
The career of Caleb McLaughlin began with Noah Dreams of Origami Fortunes (2014).
What is Caleb McLaughlin's most recent movie or series?
Caleb McLaughlin's most recent release is GOAT, which premiered on February 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Caleb McLaughlin appeared in?
On television, Caleb McLaughlin has appeared in Stranger Things, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Blue Bloods, Final Space.
Caleb McLaughlin
2001-10-13 · Carmel, New York, USA
Caleb Reginald McLaughlin (born October 13, 2001) is an American actor. He gained international recognition playing Lucas Sinclair in the Netflix series Stranger Things (2016–2025). He began his career playing young Simba in the Broadway musical The Lion King, and then had small roles in television. After finding success in Stranger Things, he appeared in the drama films High Flying Bird (2019) and Concrete Cowboy (2020), the latter his first lead role in a feature film. He also was in the miniseries The New Edition Story (2017) and has had several television voice acting roles.Caleb McLaughlin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.