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Personal information
Born	Mathew Tyler Oakley (1989-03-22) March 22, 1989 (age 36) Jackson, Michigan, U.S.
Education	Michigan State University (BA)
YouTube information
Years active	2007–present
Subscribers	6.82 million
Total views	682 million
Network	Studio71
Subscriber and view counts updated as of May 1, 2023.

Mathew Tyler Oakley (born March 22, 1989) is an American internet star. He is known for his videos on YouTube. Tyler is also an actor, author, and TV personality. He uses his platform to support young people. He also speaks up for important social issues. These include health care and education.

Tyler started making videos in 2007. He was a freshman at Michigan State University then. His YouTube channel has received over 683 million views. At its most popular, he had over 8 million subscribers. In 2014, he was part of a TV report. It showed how teenagers connect with pop culture.

From 2013 to 2014, he voiced Mr. McNeely. This was for a web series called The Most Popular Girls in School. In 2015, he wrote a book. It was a collection of funny stories called Binge. Tyler also hosted The Tyler Oakley Show. This show was on Ellen DeGeneres' ellentube platform. In 2017, Forbes magazine named him one of the "30 Under 30" young leaders.

Early Life

Mathew Tyler Oakley was born on March 22, 1989. He was born in Jackson, Michigan. He has twelve brothers and sisters. His parents divorced when he was a baby. When he was in sixth grade, Tyler moved to Okemos. There, he joined the choir and drama clubs.

Tyler graduated from Michigan State University. He earned a degree in communication, marketing, and social media. During college, he went through a tough time after a breakup. He started using YouTube to talk with his high school friends. They were all at different colleges. This is how his YouTube journey began.

Career

Social Media

Tyler Oakley uses many social media sites. He calls himself a "professional fangirl". He is a big fan of Darren Criss from Glee. He also likes Julie Chen from The Talk. He even sang Christmas songs with the band One Direction. He also sang with TV host Jerry Springer.

Oakley (front row, fourth from left) and other YouTubers with President Barack Obama in 2014

Tyler gets attention from many famous people and groups. This includes Liam Payne from One Direction. It also includes Chris Colfer from Glee. Even the restaurant Taco Bell has noticed him. This is often because he tweets about them. Because he is so popular online, Tyler met U.S. President Barack Obama. He met him at the White House. He also made a video with First Lady Michelle Obama. They talked about education.

Tyler looks up to Ellen DeGeneres. He said she is a great example. He wants his influence to be positive and happy. He wants to use his platform for good, just like her. The Advocate magazine said in 2014 that many people first learned about gay people through Tyler. He is seen as one of the top "celebrity influencers" online.

In December 2020, Tyler announced a break from YouTube videos. He now streams often on Twitch. He still uploads videos to YouTube sometimes.

Acting

Tyler Oakley appeared on the YouTube Premium show Escape the Night. He played "The Thespian" for 10 episodes in Season 2.

Live Appearances

In 2014, Tyler started a live show tour. It was called "Tyler Oakley's Slumber Party". He wore pajamas and did funny skits. He also had interactive parts with the audience. His first shows in Chicago and Royal Oak, Michigan, sold out fast. The tour was planned to visit 40 cities. Tyler also joined DigiTour's 2014 US Summer tour. This tour featured many YouTube and Vine stars.

Podcast

Tyler Oakley has a podcast called Psychobabble. He hosts it with his best friend, Korey Kuhl. It started in 2014. By 2022, they had made over 400 episodes.

Television

Tyler has appeared on TV shows. He was on Insider Tonight. He interviewed celebrities on the red carpet. This included the 2014 Kids Choice Awards.

Tyler and Korey Kuhl competed on The Amazing Race. They were on the 28th season in 2016. They finished in 3rd place. They also raced again in the 31st season in 2019. They finished in 2nd place that time.

In 2018, Tyler was on RuPaul's Drag Race. He was on the tenth season. He teamed up with Monét X Change for a makeover challenge.

Volunteering and Charity

Tyler Oakley supports The Trevor Project. This group helps young people who are struggling. He worked with them in 2009. Since 2011, he has helped host TrevorLIVE. This is the charity's yearly event. In 2013, he raised $29,000 for his birthday. This money went to The Trevor Project. In 2014, he raised over $525,000. In 2015, he raised over $532,000.

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Tyler Oakley para niños

• List of YouTubers