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Mathew Tyler Oakley is an LGBT rights activist, YouTuber, actor and author. He advocates for social issues like healthcare and education.
Tyler Oakley is an American YouTube Star best known for his comedic videos, celebrity interviews, and LGBTQ advocacy. He has attracted over 15 million subscribers to his self-titled channel and has appeared on several television shows, including Ellen. He was also named to the 2014 TIME 100 list of the world's most influential people.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tyler Oakley is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 22, 1989, Tyler Oakley was born in Jackson, Michigan, USA.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launches YouTube Channel</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tyler Oakley started his YouTube channel while at Michigan State University as a way to keep in touch with high school friends.</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'>First Viral Video</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oakley's video titled "Raindrops" went viral, amassing over a million views.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Raises Money for The Trevor Project</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oakley started a fundraising campaign on his birthday for The Trevor Project, raising over $29,000 in less than 50 hours.</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'>Wins Entertainer of the Year</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oakley won the Streamy Award for Entertainer of the Year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases First Book</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oakley released his first book, "Binge," which became a New York Times Best Seller.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Reaches 7 Million Subscribers</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oakley's YouTube channel reached 7 million subscribers, further cementing his status as a successful YouTube personality.</div></div></div>
Tyler Oakley is an American YouTube star and author. He was born on March 22, 1989 and is currently 34 years old. He is best known for his comedic video blogs, as well as his activism related to LGBT rights and his advocacy for mental health awareness.
