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YouTuber, actor and musician Shane Dawson rose to fame in 2008 with 500+ million views.
Shane Dawson is an American YouTuber, actor, author and filmmaker. He began his career in 2008 when he started making comedy videos on YouTube and has since become one of the most popular creators on the platform, with over 21 million subscribers.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Shane Dawson is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On July 19, 1988, Shane Dawson was born in Long Beach, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Posting Videos on YouTube</div><div class='timeline-text'>Begins posting videos to his YouTube channel, "shaneDawsonTV".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Reaches 1 Million Subscribers</div><div class='timeline-text'>Reaches 1 million subscribers and becomes the first ever YouTuber to do so.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launches 2nd Channel</div><div class='timeline-text'>Launches his second YouTube channel, "Shane", which focuses on his original content.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases Memoir It Gets Worse</div><div class='timeline-text'>Releases a memoir entitled "It Gets Worse: A Collection of Essays" detailing his experiences growing up.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Premieres Feature Film Not Cool</div><div class='timeline-text'>Premieres his feature film "Not Cool" in select theaters.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins Cast of The Chair</div><div class='timeline-text'>Joins the cast of the Starz series "The Chair" as the lead character.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He’s a Creative Storyteller</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Shane Dawson is an incredibly talented storyteller. He has a unique way of telling stories that captivates audiences and keeps them engaged. His videos are often hilarious, informative, and thought-provoking.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Inspiring Creator</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Shane Dawson is an inspiring creator. He creates content that resonates with millions of people, and his success story is an inspiration to aspiring creators everywhere. He’s also an advocate for mental health awareness and uses his platform to bring light to the subject.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's Approachable and Relatable</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Shane Dawson is very approachable and relatable. He has a genuine, down to earth personality which makes him instantly likeable. His openness about his life, opinions, and struggles make viewers feel connected to him in a way that few other creators can do.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started Posting Videos at Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>Shane Dawson started posting videos to YouTube when he was just twelve years old. His first video was a parody of the popular song “My Humps” by The Black Eyed Peas.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won Best Vlogger at the Teen Choice Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2010, Shane Dawson won the award for "Best Vlogger" at the Teen Choice Awards, beating out other popular YouTubers such as iJustine and Philip DeFranco.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First YouTube Video to Reach One Billion Views</h3><p class='facts-text'>Shane Dawson's "This is America" music video was the first YouTube video to reach one billion views. It was released in April 2018 and has since gained over three billion views.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has His Own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2019, Shane Dawson was awarded his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making him the first YouTuber ever to receive this honor.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2013, Shane Dawson was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after experiencing depression and anxiety for many years. He has since spoken openly about his experience, raising awareness of mental health issues.</p></div></div>
Shane Lee Yaw, known professionally as Shane Dawson, is an American YouTuber, author, comedian, actor, musician and film director who was born on July 19, 1988 and is currently 35 years old. He is best known for his YouTube videos which range from comedic skits, to vlogs, music videos, movie reviews, and much more.
Shane Dawson has an estimated net worth of $12M. Best known for his comedy videos and for his work as an actor, author, and film producer, his wealth comes from his earnings from his YouTube channel, film roles, and other business ventures.
