Stevin John facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stevin John |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | Stephen John Grossman May 27, 1988 Ellensburg, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation | Children's entertainer |
| YouTube information | |
| Pseudonym | Blippi, Steezy Grossman |
| Years active | 2014–Oct 2021 |
| Genre | Preschool |
| Subscribers | 22.5 million |
| Total views | 16.5 billion |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of December 22, 2024. | |
Stevin John (born Stephen John Grossman, May 27, 1988), known by his stage name Blippi, is an American children's entertainer. You can find his shows on YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video. The Blippi character is energetic and curious, like a child. He always wears a blue and orange beanie cap, a blue shirt, orange suspenders, and an orange bow tie. Stevin John legally changed his name from Stephen John Grossman sometime before 2019.
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Early life and career beginnings
Stevin John grew up on a farm. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a limousine driver or a fighter pilot. He served in the United States Air Force from 2006 to 2008.
How Blippi started
The idea for Blippi came to John after he moved back to Ellensburg. He noticed his two-year-old nephew watching videos on YouTube that were not very good quality. John wanted to create educational videos that were also fun for young children.
The first Blippi video was released on February 18, 2014. In the beginning, John played Blippi and did all the filming, editing, and graphics himself. He was inspired by other children's educators like Mr. Rogers. John wanted Blippi to be educational but also to think and act like a child.
Blippi's growth and popularity
The Blippi videos quickly became very popular. They gained over a billion views on YouTube. Because of this success, the team grew. They started making videos in Spanish and created Blippi Toys. They also began selling DVDs and digital downloads of the shows.
What Blippi teaches
Blippi's videos often explore everyday things that fascinate young children. He sings songs about topics like garbage trucks, fire trucks, and pizza. The show aims to teach kids about the world around them in a simple and engaging way.
Family life
Stevin John became a father in 2022. He and his fiancée, Alyssa Ingham, welcomed a son.
