Angry Grandpa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Angry Grandpa
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Green in 2015
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Charles Marvin Green Jr.
October 16, 1950 Chatham County, Georgia, U.S.
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| Died | December 10, 2017 (aged 67) |
| Children | 5 |
| YouTube information | |
| Subscribers | 4.76 million |
| Total views | 1.78 billion |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of January 25, 2024. | |
Charles Marvin Green Jr. (born October 16, 1950 – died December 10, 2017) was an American YouTuber. He was much better known by his online name, Angry Grandpa. His videos were shown on TV shows like HLN's Dr. Drew and MTV's Pranked.
His YouTube channel, TheAngryGrandpaShow, became very popular. It gained over 4.7 million subscribers and 1.7 billion views. Charles Green passed away in 2017 after dealing with some health issues.
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YouTube Career
Videos of Charles Green, known as "Angry Grandpa," first appeared online in 2007. His son, Michael, recorded these videos. The videos often showed Green reacting strongly to pranks. He would sometimes yell and break things like furniture or electronics.
People also watched his videos for his funny reactions to news and other topics. Some wondered if the videos were real. However, Green's son said his father's bipolar disorder played a part in his angry outbursts.
After gaining fans on a website called Break.com, Angry Grandpa moved to YouTube. His channel quickly became very popular there.
Popular Videos
Some of his most famous videos include his reaction to Rebecca Black's song "Friday". This video was even featured in The Guardian newspaper in 2011.
Other popular videos showed him ripping up his son's WrestleMania tickets. He also destroyed his son's PlayStation 4. In another video, he smashed a TV during the Super Bowl 50. This happened because he was upset when the Carolina Panthers lost.
One funny video showed him trying to cut open a durian fruit with a Japanese sword.
Heartwarming Moments
Not all his videos were about anger. In some very popular videos, his son gave him big gifts. Angry Grandpa had lived in a trailer park for a long time. His son surprised him with a new house. He also gave him a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air car. This was a car just like one he owned when he was younger. In these videos, Angry Grandpa reacted with pure joy and thanks.
His videos were also a big source for a popular online video style called YouTube Poop.
Music and Legacy
In December 2015, Angry Grandpa released a song. It was a cover of "The Most Sensible Thing" by Waylon Jennings. He worked with musician Shooter Jennings on this song. They had made videos together before.
As of December 2020, his son still runs TheAngryGrandpaShow channel. The channel now mostly uploads videos that were filmed before Angry Grandpa passed away.
Personal Life and Passing
Charles Marvin Green Jr. was born on October 16, 1950. He was born in Chatham County, Georgia. His parents were Dorothy Mayer and Charles Marvin Green Sr. He grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, in a family that didn't have much money.
He worked many different jobs during his life. These included being a firefighter and owning a small business. He had been married twice and was a father to five children. He often said that his fame and his fans gave him a new purpose in life. By 2015, it was thought that he was worth about US$1.5 million.
Health Challenges
Angry Grandpa had several health problems over the years. These included pneumonia, kidney stones, and skin cancer. His skin cancer had gone away.
In July 2017, he became very ill at his son's Fourth of July party. Doctors later found he had a serious liver condition. After several months of getting sicker, he passed away at his home. He died on December 10, 2017, at the age of 67.
Many people shared their sadness after he died. Other famous YouTubers sent their thoughts. Celebrities like Roseanne Barr, Shooter Jennings, and Paul Heyman also sent their condolences. Paul Heyman called him a "YouTube pioneer."
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Green in 2015
