Caleb McLaughlin


Caleb Reginald McLaughlin is an American actor and singer. He is known for playing Lucas Sinclair in the Netflix series Stranger Things. McLaughlin began his career when he appeared in an opera called Lost in the Stars in Cooperstown, New York at the Glimmerglass Opera House. He then played on the Broadway stage as Young Simba in the musical The Lion King. In 2017, McLaughlin appeared in the BET miniseries The New Edition Story as young Ricky Bell.

Early life

McLaughlin grew up in Carmel, New York. He attended Kent Primary School and later attended George Fischer Middle School for one year. He studied dance for a year at Happy Feet Dance School in Carmel, New York and then at The Harlem School of the Arts under Aubrey Lynch, former Lion King producer. While his religious beliefs are unknown, during the COVID-19 pandemic McLaughlin stated, "Even though we aren’t together we can still pray together." He is left handed.

Filmography

Film

Television

Web series

Music videos

Stage

Awards and nominations