DanTDM facts for kids
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| Born | Daniel Robert Middleton 8 November 1991 Aldershot, Hampshire, England |
| Education | University of Northampton |
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Jemma Middleton
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Genre | Gaming |
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| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 6 October 2024. | |
Daniel Robert Middleton (born 8 November 1991), known online as DanTDM, is a popular British YouTuber, gamer, and author. He is famous for his "Let's Play" videos, especially those featuring games like Minecraft, Roblox, Pokémon, and Five Nights at Freddy's.
DanTDM started his YouTube channel in 2012. As of 2024, his main channel has over 29 million subscribers and 19 billion views. This makes him one of the biggest content creators on YouTube. He began by making Minecraft videos and later added other games and vlogs.
Beyond YouTube, DanTDM has written a graphic novel. He also voiced a character in the UK version of the movie Ralph Breaks the Internet. He has even gone on world tours with live shows for his fans. In 2016, he earned a spot in the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition. This was for having the "Most views for a dedicated Minecraft video channel."
DanTDM has also supported different charities. He has won several awards, including multiple Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. In 2017, Forbes magazine named him the highest-paid YouTube star.
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About DanTDM's Life
Daniel Robert Middleton was born on 8 November 1991 in Aldershot, England. He is the older of two children. He studied music production at the University of Northampton. Before becoming a YouTuber, he worked at a store called Tesco. He once told the BBC that his wife encouraged him to focus on YouTube when he started earning enough money from it.
Dan married his girlfriend, Jemma, in March 2013. They have two sons: Asher, born in January 2020, and Miles, born in November 2022. Dan has shared with his viewers about facing challenges with his mood during the time of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
On 6 September 2023, Dan shared sad news on his social media. His dog, Ellie, had passed away unexpectedly. The next day, he posted a video on YouTube titled "goodbye ellie" to honor her.
DanTDM's YouTube Journey
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In 2012, Daniel Middleton started his first gaming channel called TheDiamondMinecart. In 2014, he joined Maker Studios, a company that helps YouTubers. He later changed his channel's name to TheDiamondMinecart // DanTDM. On 12 December 2016, he officially changed it to DanTDM. He now makes his videos from his home studio in Wellingborough. While his videos are mostly for kids, many teens and adults enjoy them too.
As his first fans grew older, DanTDM started making fewer videos. He began to focus more on other projects. These include writing graphic novels, hosting live shows, and selling DanTDM merchandise.
Books and Live Shows
DanTDM released a graphic novel called "Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal" on 6 October 2016. This book quickly became a number one best-seller on The New York Times Best Seller list. It stayed at the top for eleven weeks! He also attended the Cheltenham Literature Festival and went on a book tour. This tour included stops in the UK and New York City.
In 2017, he went on a big tour across the United States and Australia. His live show at the Sydney Opera House sold out very quickly. People in the media, like the Tampa Bay Times, called him "one of YouTube's brightest stars."
Other Projects
In 2017, DanTDM starred in a web series called DanTDM Creates a Big Scene. This show featured him and other online stars. It was available on YouTube Red, which is now called YouTube Premium. The show was about DanTDM and his animated friends trying to keep their live show going. That same year, the TODAY show praised his "infectious laugh" and how he grew from a shy YouTuber into a creative leader.
In 2019, The Sunday Times listed DanTDM as one of the UK's top influencers.
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On 1 July 2022, DanTDM appeared at TommyInnit's "TommyInnit & Friends" live show. This event took place at the Brighton Dome and featured other popular online creators.
In 2024, DanTDM spoke out about a new snack brand called Lunchly. This brand was started by YouTubers KSI, Logan Paul, and MrBeast. DanTDM's tweet about it got over 600,000 likes. It also encouraged other YouTubers, like Rosanna Pansino, to share their thoughts.
DanTDM's Appearances
DanTDM has appeared in movies, TV shows, and video games.
Movies
- 2018: Ralph Breaks the Internet as eBoy (voice role in UK version)
- 2019: DanTDM Presents: The Contest as Himself (interactive cinema event)
- 2021: Free Guy as Himself (cameo appearance)
Television Shows
- 2016–2017: Skylanders Academy as Cy (voice role in 2 episodes)
- 2017: DanTDM Creates a Big Scene as Himself (YouTube Original mini-series, 6 episodes)
- 2017: YouTube Rewind as Himself (only in 2017)
Video Games
- 2016: Minecraft: Story Mode as Himself (in Episode 6: "A Portal to Mystery")
Awards and Achievements
DanTDM has won several awards and holds Guinness World Records:
- Guinness World Record for "Most goals scored in a game of Rocket League for a team of 2" (shared with Tom "Syndicate" Cassell).
- Guinness World Record for "Most goals scored in a game of Rocket League (team of three)".
- Guinness World Record for "Most views for a dedicated Minecraft video channel".
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in the category UK Favourite Tipster in 2015 and 2016.
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in the category UK Favourite Gamer in 2020.
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