Caleb Reignald McLaughlin (born October 13, 2001 in Carmel, New York) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Lucas Sinclair in Stranger Things and for his starring role in the film Concrete Cowboy.
Before getting his most famous roles, McLaughlin performed the role of Young Simba on Broadway for three years, followed by small guest parts on a number of television series.
Filmography
Films — Live-Action
- Noah Dreams of Origami Fortunes (2012) - Noah, short film
- High Flying Bird (2019) - Darius
- Concrete Cowboy (2020) - Coltrane “Cole”
- Shooting Stars (2023) - Dru Joyce III
Television
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2013) - Kid, episode: "Born Psychopath"
- Unforgettable (2013) - Older Brother, episode: "New Hundred"
- Forever (2014) - Alejandro, episode: "The Pugilist Break"
- What Would You Do? (2015) - Foster Child, season 10; Episode 2
- Shades of Blue (2016) - Jay-Jay, 3 episodes
- Stranger Things (2016–present) - Lucas Sinclair, main role
- Blue Bloods (2016) - Tony Lane, episode: "For the Community"
- The New Edition Story (2017) - Ricky Bell (age 10-15), 3 episodes
- Final Space (2018) - Young Gary (voice), episode: "Chapter 4"
- Summer Camp Island (2018–2021) - Ghost (voice), 4 episodes
- Ultra City Smiths (2021) - Trevor Johnson (voice), 6 episodes
- The Boys: Diabolical (2022) - Mo-Slo (voice), episode: "An Animated Short Where Pissed-Off Supes Kill Their Parents"
Theatre
- The Lion King (2012–14) - Young Simba, Minskoff Theatre, Broadway replacement
- The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek (2015), Bokkie, Pershing Square Signature Center
Caleb McLaughlin provides examples of the following tropes:
- Actor-Inspired Element: In Season 4 of Stranger Things, Lucas sports a number eight jersey on the basketball team, a nod to Kobe Bryant's first jersey number in the NBA. Caleb chose the number himself as a tribute to the late basketball star.
