Caleb McLaughlin

ABOUT CALEB MCLAUGHLIN

Most recognized for his role as Lucas Sinclair on the Netflix hit series Stranger Things , he began his acting career on the Broadway stage when he played Young Simba in The Lion King .

He trained as a dancer at The Harlem School of the Arts.

He was cast in the 2017 miniseries The New Edition Story .

He moved to New York City from a small rural town in New York after fifth grade. His parents are April and Corey McLaughlin. He has two sisters, including fellow actor Caitlyn McLaughlin , and a brother.

He played the good friend of Gaten Matarazzo 's character in Netflix's Stranger Things.