Stranger Things took the world by storm in the summer of 2016. The reasons for its success are numerous, but there's no denying the power of its cast. Everyone was perfectly cast in their respective roles, everyone proves to be solid actors, and many stars - including Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour - have utilized their newfound success and fame to launch movie careers.
Updated on June 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Bruncati:Stranger Things has long since been one of Netflix's biggest and most popular shows and that hasn't changed. Headed into Volume 2 of its fourth season, fans are gearing up to help Stranger Things reclaim its title as the most streamed show on the service. While the fourth season is certainly jammed-backed with action, witty dialogue, and some amazing cinematography, it's the ever-evolving cast that truly makes the show the best of its kind. With four seasons under its belt, it's no surprise that the main cast continues to expand each season adding more adult, teenage, and child characters to round out its incredible ensemble.
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Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder experienced a bit of a career resurgence by playing Joyce Byers. Ryder is currently50 years old and will have her 51st birthday on October 29, 2022 - (hopefully) right before the cast starts shooting for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things.Born on October 29, 1971, Ryder is a Scorpio.
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According toAstrology Zodiac Signs, Ryder is "passionate and assertive" and would make for a "great leader and guide." And according to Celeb Heights, Ryder is quite petite, standingat 5'3''.
David Harbour
David Harbour proved the breakout adult star of Stranger Things, riding his strong performance as Jim Hopper to mainstream film success. In 2022, Harbour turned 47 years old, so it makes sense that he would have attended high school with Joyce (provided Joyce and Hopper are the same ages as their actors).
Born April 10, 1975, Harbour is an Aries, meaning he is "impatient" and "moody," much like Hopper himself. Harbour is every bit as tall and strong as he appears on screen, standingjust under 6'3''.
Finn Wolfhard
Stranger Things made Finn Wolfhard a star, as he played the "main character" of Mike Wheeler. Like Harbour, he has ridden the Stranger Things success to stardom, withWolfhard's best roles being inmovies likeIt and Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Wolfhard was born on December 23, 2002, meaning he just falls into the Capricorn range. It also means that Wolfhard will turn20 years old in 2022, and he was 13 when Stranger Things premiered in July of 2016. Wolfhard is one of the taller members of theyoung cast, standing a reported 5'10''.
Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown is arguably the most popular of the child actors, starring in blockbusters like Godzilla: King of the Monsters and holding a very strong social media game. She is now more than a Netflix star, having broken out on the streaming service.
Brown was born on February 19, 2004, meaning she turned 18 in 2022. With a mid-February birthday, Brown is an Aquarius. It also makes her the second youngest of theyounger actors, being just 12 when Stranger Things premiered. Brown is also on the shorter side of the cast, standing at 5'4" but she doesn't let her short stature stop her from being one of the most powerful characters in the cast.
Gaten Matarazzo
Gaten Matarazzo proved his comedic chops by playing resident goofball Dustin. Dustin instantly became a fan favorite thanks to his charming personality, sense of humor, and Matarazzo's winning performance.
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Matarazzo is a Virgo, having been born on September 8, 2002. Virgos reportedly have a "methodical approach to life" and are "often tender" people. He'll turn 20 years old in 2022and is the smallest male of the coreyounger group, standing at 5'5''.
Caleb McLaughlin
Caleb McLaughlin is very successful outside of Stranger Things, having starred as Young Simba in the Broadway production of The Lion King. In addition to his Broadway work, he's also been keeping busy in the TV/movie world and will put his voice acting skills to the test in 2023 in the TV seriesWarriors.
Born on October 13, 2001, McLaughlin will turn 21 years old in 2022, making him one of the oldest cast members amongst the young actors.McLaughlin is a Libra which is one of the zodiac signs most concerned with attaining balance in themselves and in the world. This seems to fit with McLaughlin's character Lucas, especially in the earlier seasons of the series. McLaughlin reportedly stands at5'8' putting him right in the middle of his other male costars.
Natalia Dyer
Natalia Dyer had graduated high school by the time she started playing a high school student on Stranger Things. Born on January 13, 1995, Dyer was 21 years old when the show premiered in the summer of 2016. She celebrated her 27th birthday in 2022.
Like the young man playing her fictional brother, Dyer is also a Capricorn, meaning she is "very serious by nature." And as some viewers could probably tell from the show, Dyer is quite a small woman, standing equal with her co-starMillie Bobby Brown at 5'4'.
Charlie Heaton
What some people might not know is that Charlie Heaton is actually doing a convincing American accent, having been born and raised in England. Heaton is almost exactly one year older than his fictional and real-life girlfriend, Natalia Dyer, having been born on February 6, 1994.
This means Heaton was 22 when the show began and turned 28 in 2022. Heaton is an Aquarius, who are typically "shy and quiet [and] afraid to express their true personality." Sounds a lot like Jonathan Byers. Heaton stands at 5'8'', meaning Mike is now officially taller than Jonathan.
Noah Schnapp
There is quite an age difference between Jonathan and Will, but perhaps not as big as the one between Charlie Heaton and Noah Schnapp. Schnapp was born on October 3, 2004. This makes him nearly elevenyears younger than his fictional brother, and he was just 11 when the show premiered in 2016.
In October of 2022, Schnapp will turn 18 years old, making him the youngest main cast member in Stranger Things. Like Caleb McLaughlin, Schnapp is a Libra, his birthday falling just ten days before McLaughlin's. Schnapp is also the same height as McLaughlin, standing at 5'8''.
Joe Keery
Steve Harrington quickly became a fan favorite, and it was mostly due to some strong writing, a great redemption arc, and of course, Joe Keery's excellent performance. Keery is the oldest member of the teenage cast, having been born on April 24, 1992.
This means that he turned30 years old in 2022 and was 24 when the show began in July 2016. Born on April 24, Keery is a Taurus, which means he is "practical and well-grounded." Those traits might play into why his character is such a great babysitter to the Party. Keery stands at 5'11", meaning he's only an inch taller than Mike.
Sadie Sink
Sadie Sink joined the cast ofStranger Thingsin season 2 as Hawkins's new resident Max Mayfield.In season four, Sink has finally got to show off her impressive acting skills becoming one of Vecna's main targets. Sink was born on April 16, 2002 meaning she just celebrated her 20th birthday.
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Like Joe Keery, Sink is a Taurus, who are known to be "intelligent, dedicated, and stubborn." All three of those traits definitely translate over to Sink's character Max, especially in season four ofStranger Things.Like Winona Ryder, she stands at 5'3" making her the shortest member of theyounger actors.
Maya Hawke
Raised by successful actors Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, it's no surprise Maya Hawke is following in her parents' footsteps. Hawke joined the cast ofStranger Thingsin season 3 playing Robin Buckley, a whip-smart, sardonic lesbian who works alongside Steve Harrington at Scoops Ahoy. Born on July 8, 1998, Hawke will turn 24 in 2022 making her the youngest member of the teen characters.
With an early July birthday, Hawke is the only member of the core cast to fall under the Cancer zodiac sign. Cancers are described as being "compassionate, self-protective, and often have a goofy sense of humor." This fits perfectly with her character Robin. Hawke is reported to be 5'8" making her the tallest female member of the cast.
Priah Ferguson
Priah Ferguson appeared in season two ofStranger Thingsas Erica Sinclair, Lucas's annoying little sister. But it wasn't until season 3 that Ferguson truly shined as the wise-cracking Erica. Just like Erica is the youngest character in the Hawkins group, she's also the youngest cast member. She will celebrate her 16th birthday in 2022 on October 1st.
Ferguson's birthday is one day before Noah Scnhapp's and eleven days before Caleb McLaughlin who plays her fictional brother. Though the Libra traits of wanting to keep the peace might extend to Ferguson personally, it definitely doesn't apply to her character who enjoys stirring the pot whenever she can. As of 2022, it's been reported that Ferguson is 5'1".
Brett Gelman
Brett Gelman's character Murray has one of the best character introductions inStranger Thingsduring season two because it made audiences believe he's just some conspiracy theorist only to have him play a major role in the following seasons. Gelman was born on October 6, 1976, meaning he will celebrate his 46th birthday in 2022. This makes him the youngest of the adult characters inStranger Things.
Gelman is reported to be 6'1" and falls under the Libra zodiac sign along with several otherStranger Thingsco-stars. Being a Libra, Gelman could be described as "charming, intelligent, and someone who is good at persuasion." All of these traits seem to relate to Murray as well.
Joseph Quinn
Stranger Thingshas a habit of introducing new characters every season and season four was graced with Joseph Quinn as Eddie, the DM of the Hellfire Club and resident fugitive of Hawkins. Born on May 15, 1993, Quinn recently celebrated his 29th birthday making him one year younger than his on-screen co-star with whom he shares a name, Joe Keery.
Like Keery and Sadie Sink, Quinn is a Taurus and his character exhibits plenty of Taurus traits -- including the "negative" ones like hating authority and valuing pleasure over anything else. Quinn is reported to be 5'10" making him the same height as Hellfire club member Mike Wheeler.
Jamie Campbell Bower
Jamie Campbell Bower is no stranger to young adult sci-fi projects which is why he was perfect for the role of Henry Creel/Vecna. He's also one of several cast members to originate from the United Kingdom, meaning his American accent is quite impressive. Bower was born on November 22, 1988, and will celebrate his 34th birthday in 2022.
With a late November birthday, Bower is a Sagittarius like formerStranger Thingsstar Dacre Montgomery. Perhaps, they'll also share brutal deaths at the hands of the Upside Down in common when Volume 2 ofthe season four. Sagittarius' are known for being adventurers and risk-taskers which definitely fits with both of Bower's characters. Standing at 6'0, he is definitely the tallest cast member aside from the adults, which helps to build his menacing appearance as Vecna.
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Stranger Things (TV Series 2016â2024) - Hendrix Yancey as Thirteen - IMDb.
Who is 13 in Stranger Things? âșStranger Things (TV Series 2016â2024) - Hendrix Yancey as Thirteen - IMDb.
How old are the Stranger Things characters supposed to be? âșCharlie Heaton is 28 years old, while his character Jonathan Byers is about 18 years old. Heaton and Dyer are dating in real life, just like their fictional counterparts on "Stranger Things." Both characters are applying for colleges and getting ready to leave high school, which means they're around 18 years old.
Who is the youngest Stranger Things star? âșMillie Bobby Brown (born 19 February 2004) is an English actress and producer. She gained recognition for playing Eleven in the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things (2016âpresent), for which she received nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Who is the tallest in Stranger Things? âșFinn is the tallest out of the main Stranger Things kids cast (Finn, Millie, Caleb, Noah, Gaten, and Sadie). Take a look at this photo of the Stranger Things cast at the season 4 premiere! As you can see in the photo, Finn is the tallest out of the cast members pictured.
How tall is Mike Wheeler? âșOne of the most noticeable changes in Stranger Things season four is actor Wolfhard's height. According to CelebHeights, the young Canadian actor stands tall at 5ft 10in.
Who is Kid 008 in Stranger Things? âșLinnea Berthelsen (born 13 July 1993) is a Danish actress of Indian descent, who is best known for her recurring role as Kali, also known as Eight, the sister of Eleven in the second season of the science-fiction horror Netflix original series Stranger Things.
Who is number 12 from Stranger Things? âșDavid Alexander Kaplan: Twelve.
Is Millie Bobby Brown Deaf? âșThe Stranger Things actress was born with partial hearing loss, which progressed into full deafness as she grew up, which impacted her career. Millie revealed she doesn't always hear the director's 'action' cue when shooting a scene unless the director is especially loud.
Is Steve older than Nancy? âșSteve Harrington
Steve is revealed to be one year older than Jonathan and Nancy, with the character having just graduated from high school in Stranger Things season 3.
What grade is Nancy in season 4? âș
Now the teenagers are a bit ⊠different. Natalia Dyer, who plays Nancy, is 27 years old. Nancy, in season 4, is probably 18 years old, since she's a senior in high school, but it's not really clear when her birthday is in the year.
How did 11 get her powers? âșAt birth, Eleven was taken away from her mother by Dr. Martin Brenner and was raised as a test subject in Hawkins National Laboratory in order to develop her psychokinetic skills. When placed in a sensory deprivation tank, she can use remote viewing to access other dimensions, primarily for the purposes of espionage.
Is Stranger Things 1 for 12 year olds? âșâStranger Thingsâ is one of few Netflix Original Series that is TV-14. Movie Guide reports that 61% of its series are rated as TV-MA.
Can a 12 year old watch Stranger Things? âșThe Common Sense experts say the show is fine for kids 13+, while both parents and kids agree the show is appropriate for ages 12+.
Is 11 a Demogorgon? âșTrivia. The Demogorgon Dungeons & Dragons figure, used by Eleven to symbolize the Monster. The Demogorgon received its nickname from Eleven using the Demogorgon game piece from a Dungeons & Dragons set to show that Will was hiding from the creature in her vision of The Upside Down.
How tall is Vecna? âșAccording to Celebheights, Jamie Campbell Bower stands at 6 feet tall. He is three inches over the average height for a male in the U.S., which is 5 feet 9 inches. While watching Jamie in Stranger Things, it's clearly visible that he's in the 6-foot range.
How tall is the biggest Demogorgon? âșHe is depicted as a 7 foot tall, reptilian (or amphibious) hermaphroditic tanar'ri (a type of demon) with a somewhat humanoid form.
Does Will have a crush on Mike? âșNow that Stranger Things season 4 has confirmed not only Will's queerness, but also his unrequited love for Mike, it's certainly interesting to look at their relationship in retrospect.
Why doesn t Mike like max? âșMany people believe that Max is basically a female version of Mike, and that's why he has a problem with her. Others argue that Mike hates her because "she is not Eleven." Some even suggest that her friendship with Eleven irked Mike even more â not least due to his fear of losing his "authority" over his girlfriend.
How old is Sadie? âșHow old is Billy Stranger? âș
Character age: Billy was born in 1967, which makes him 17 when he first appears in Season 2, 17 or 18 in Season 3, and 18 or 19 in Season 4.
Who is the tall blonde guy in Stranger Things? âșJamie Campbell Bower plays 001 in Stranger Things 4.
He gets punished with electrocution after telling Eleven that Dr. Brenner lied to her about her mother dying during childbirth.
The Spider Monster was a 30-foot tall amalgamation of human and rodent remains. The creature loosely resembled the Mind Flayer's 'shadow monster' form, possessing an elongated flame-shaped head, and six branching spider-like legs.
Who is 006 in Stranger Things? âșFrancine, also known as Six, is the central character in Stranger Things: Six, a four-issue comic miniseries. She was a Hawkins Lab test subject with precognitive abilities.
Why is 008 not in season 4? âșThough only the Duffer Brothers and Netflix execs can tell for sure, it is likely that this poor reception is at least part of the reason why Eight hasn't been present for the events of the following seasons, save for the odd flashback.
Who is 10 in Stranger Things? âșEpisodes. Ten, portrayed by Christian Ganiere, was a recurring character in the fourth season of Stranger Things. He was one of several test subjects experimented upon at Hawkins Lab by Dr. Martin Brenner and was among those who were killed by One on September 8, 1979.
Who is Eleven's real dad? âșSharing more about Eleven's real father Andrew Rich could be a great way to wrap up the story.
Who is number 7 in Stranger Things? âșKali Prasad | Stranger Things Wiki | Fandom.
Who is number 9 stranger? âșJaime is given the number "Nine" while Marcy is given the number "9.5", and each get a tattoo of their respective number on their wrist.
Is El wearing a wig in Stranger Things? âșWelcome or not, the buzz cut is an extraordinary achievement by Stranger Things hairstylist Sarah Hindsgaul and her team, who created Eleven's shorn locks via a painstakingly designed wig.
Does Millie Bobby Brown have a tattoo? âș
In total, Brown has four known tattoos so far, all of which are small pieces of ink placed in various areas of her body: on her collarbone, her wrist, along her ribcage, and on her back. She even debuted some brand-new ink at the "Enola Holmes 2" premiere in November of last year.
Is Millie Bobby Brown married? âșMillie Bobby Brown became engaged to her boyfriend Jake Bongiovi after almost two years together this week. The actress, 19, shared the news on Instagram as she showed off her glimmering diamond ring while the actor, 20, wrapped his arms around her.
Does Nancy lose her virginity to Steve? âșAt first, Nancy wanted to change her clothes in private, but decided to have sex with Steve where she undressed in front of him. As Nancy lost her virginity to Steve, she was unaware that Barb, who was sitting alone outside by the pool, was abducted by a monster.
Is Billy older than Steve? âșCanon. Billy Hargrove is introduced at the start of Season 2. He is first introduced as Steve Harrington watches him drive up to Hawkins High School, which they both attend. Billy is implied to be one year below Steve.
Is Nancy Steve's sister? âșNancy Wheeler is a fictional character from the Netflix television show Stranger Things, portrayed by Natalia Dyer. Nancy is the sister of Mike Wheeler, the girlfriend of Jonathan Byers, and the ex-girlfriend of Steve Harrington.
Does Nancy get pregnant in season 4? âșIn a final attempt to save her life, Nancy hands Esteban an ultrasound and reveals that she is pregnant with his child.
Did Steve and Nancy sleep together? âșOnce they were up in his bedroom, Nancy asked Steve to give her some privacy which he proceeded to do so until Nancy changed her mind and undressed in front of him. They proceeded to have sex. They were unaware that Barb was being abducted by a ferocious monster. After having sex with Nancy, Steve fell fast asleep.
What grade is el in season 4? âșAfter all, in the fiction the kids are in 7th grade in the first season and 9th grade in Season 4. That means that they're in the third year of the fictional story, whereas six years have gone by since Season 1 came out (and longer since it began filming).
Was Vecna a human? âșVecna was born as a human, centuries ago as a member of the untouchable caste in the Flan city of Fleeth on Oerth. He was initially trained by his mother, Mazzel, in the art of magic, before she was executed by the government of Fleeth for practicing witchcraft.
Who is Eleven's real mom? âșIs Vecna Eleven's father? âș
Next up, the viewers go on to theorise that One/Vecna is actually Eleven's dad. Yep, told you it was wild. The theory claims that Brenner wanted to create a child with stronger powers, so he waited until One was old enough to become a father.
Can a 10 year old watch demon slayer? âșRecommend for 11-12+
It has a lot of blood and disturbing images, but it really depends on the maturity of the kid and their blood tolerance!
Stranger Things is rated TV-14.
Overall, the nonprofit notes it's best for kids 13 and older.
Age Rating: What Ages Can Really Watch This One? Wednesday is rated TV-14 for violence, gore, and language.
Can a 13 year old watch all of us are dead? âșVery action-filled and thrilling. I'd say kids 13+ can and should watch this. There are scenes where people get eaten by zombies, but its just like other zombie movies.
Why is Squid Game rated 18? âșParents need to know that the level of violence is very intense in Squid Game. Characters are systematically tortured and killed for the sadistic pleasure of a game master. Adults have sex, and there are threats of sexual violence: Women are grabbed by the hair and beaten.
Should I let my 13 year old watch 13 Reasons Why? âșAt Children's Hospital Colorado, our mental health experts strongly recommend that children and youth not watch 13 Reasons Why, and certainly not alone. If your child does watch the show, our experts recommend watching it with them, if you can, and following the tips below on how to talk to them about the show.
Could 1 be Eleven's dad? âșThe Theory
This new theory according to PopBuzz suggests that Eleven's real father is none other than the original Hawkins Lab test subject 001 who turned out to be Henry Creel aka Vecna.
He's got big ol' hands with claws best used for slashing faces, too. Love that for him. Like the demogorgon, Vecna's name comes from the immensely popular board game Dungeons and Dragons.
What gender is Eleven? âșFor the uninitiated, Eleven, born Jane Ives, is a young girl who was taken from her family at birth and raised in a laboratory where she's trained to use her telekinetic powers (initially for reconnaisance missions, then as a weapon). More important than her superpowers, though, is her identity as a pre-teen girl.
Was Vecna a kid? âș
Vecna was the original child studied by Dr. Brenner and the son of Victor Creel. He's the infamous Number One, but had his powers blocked and worked as an aide in the Hawkins National Lab.
Who killed Vecna? âșIn the D&D World of Greyhawk campaign, Vecna was almost fully defeated by his trusted lieutenant, Kas the Bloody-Handed. Arming himself with a sword and a spiked shield, Kas betrayed Vecna and attempted to slay him, taking Vecna out of his physical body before the evil lich eventually returned.
Is Vecna a child? âșVecna is the main antagonist from the fourth season of Stranger Things. He is portrayed by Jamie Campbell Bower as an adult and by Raphael Luce as a child. A fearsome sentient creature aligned with the Upside Down, Vecna had humble origins as the human Henry Creel.
Who in Stranger Things is 14? âșMillie Bobby Brown (Eleven)
Millie was born on February 19, 2004, meaning she's officially a legal adult in the real world. Eleven, on the other hand, was born in 1971 (according to the Stranger Things Wiki), making the character 14 or 15 during the events of season 4.
Stranger Things is rated TV-14.
Common Sense Media also notes that there is some sexuality in the series, like when two young kids sneak off to a school bathroom to make out. Overall, the nonprofit notes it's best for kids 13 and older.
Gaetano John Matarazzo III was born on 8 September 2002, in New London, Connecticut, to Gaetano Jr. and Heather Matarazzo (no relation to the actress of the same name), but raised in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and is of Italian descent. He was born with cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD).
Is Stranger Things TV 13? âșâStranger Thingsâ is one of few Netflix Original Series that is TV-14. Movie Guide reports that 61% of its series are rated as TV-MA.