DanTDM facts for kids
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| Born | Daniel Robert Middleton 8 November 1991 Aldershot, Hampshire, England |
| Education | University of Northampton (BA) |
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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 22 February 2025. | |
Daniel Robert Middleton (born November 8, 1991) is a famous British YouTuber, gamer, and author. Many people know him as DanTDM. He used to be called TheDiamondMinecart. He is most famous for his "Let's Play" videos. These videos show him playing games like Minecraft, Roblox, Pokémon, and Five Nights at Freddy's.
DanTDM started his YouTube channel in 2012. As of February 2025, his main channel has over 29 million subscribers. It also has more than 20 billion views. This makes him one of the biggest content creators on YouTube.
He began his YouTube journey by making Minecraft videos. Later, he started playing other games and making vlogs. DanTDM has also written a graphic novel. He even voiced a character in the UK version of the movie Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018). He has also gone on several world tours with live shows. 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 also helps with charity projects. He has won many awards, including several Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. These awards were for being the UK Favourite Gamer. In 2017, Forbes magazine named him one of the highest-paid YouTube stars.
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About DanTDM's Life
Daniel Robert Middleton was born on November 8, 1991. He grew up in Aldershot, England. He is the older of two children. His parents divorced when he was young. He went to the University of Northampton to study music production. Before becoming a YouTuber, he worked at a store called Tesco. He once shared that his wife encouraged him to focus on YouTube. This happened when his YouTube earnings matched his job salary.
Dan married his wife, Jemma, in March 2013. Their first son, Asher, was born in January 2020. Their second son, Miles, was born in November 2022. Dan has talked about facing tough times during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
DanTDM's Amazing Career
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In 2012, Daniel started his first gaming channel. He called it TheDiamondMinecart. In August 2014, he joined a company called Maker Studios. He later changed his channel's name to TheDiamondMinecart // DanTDM. Then, on December 12, 2016, he changed it again to just DanTDM. Today, he makes his videos from his home studio in Wellingborough. His videos are mostly for children. However, many teenagers and adults also enjoy watching them.
As his first fans grew older, Dan changed his focus. He now makes fewer videos. Instead, he spends more time creating graphic novels and live shows. He also has his own DanTDM merchandise. On October 6, 2016, he released a graphic novel. It was called Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal. This book stayed at the top of The New York Times Best Seller list for graphic books for eleven weeks. He was a special guest at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. He also went on a book tour in the UK and New York City.
In 2017, he went on a live show tour across the United States and Australia. His show at the Sydney Opera House sold out very quickly. It was the second fastest sell-out in the venue's history. The Tampa Bay Times newspaper called him "one of YouTube's brightest stars and biggest successes."
In 2017, DanTDM also starred in a web series. It was called DanTDM Creates a Big Scene. This show was only available on YouTube Red (now YouTube Premium). The series followed DanTDM and his animated friends. They worked together to keep their live show going. That year, the TODAY show praised his "infectious laugh." They also noted his journey from a shy YouTuber to a creative leader.
In January 2025, DanTDM joined Classic FM. He now hosts a show called Next Level. This show plays music from video games. It includes soundtracks from Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and The Elder Scrolls.
DanTDM's Appearances
DanTDM has appeared in movies, TV shows, and video games.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | eBoy | Voice role; UK version |
| 2019 | DanTDM Presents: The Contest | Himself | An interactive cinema event |
| 2021 | Free Guy | Cameo | |
| 2025 | A Minecraft Movie | Auction attendee |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016–2017 | Skylanders Academy | Cy | Voice role; 2 episodes |
| 2017 | DanTDM Creates a Big Scene | Himself | YouTube Original mini-series; 6 episodes |
| 2017 | YouTube Rewind | Himself | Only in 2017 |
| 2025 | Black Mirror | Himself | Cameo; Episode: "USS Callister: Into Infinity" |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Minecraft: Story Mode | Himself | Episode 6: "A Portal to Mystery" |
Awards and Achievements
DanTDM has won several awards and set world records:
- Guinness World Record for "Most goals scored in a game of Rocket League for a team of 2" (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 for UK Favourite Tipster in 2015 and 2016.
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for UK Favourite Gamer in 2020.
See also
In Spanish: DanTDM para niños
