Tyler Oakley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tyler Oakley
Oakley at VidCon 2014
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 YouTuber, actor, activist, author, and television personality. He is also a Twitch streamer. Tyler is well-known for his work supporting young people and their rights. He also speaks out on important social topics like health care and education. Tyler often posts videos about pop culture and funny stories.

He started his YouTube channel in 2007 when he was a freshman at Michigan State University. His videos have been watched over 683 million times. At one point, his channel had more than 8 million subscribers! In 2014, he was part of a TV report called "Generation Like." This report looked at how teenagers interact with pop culture. As of February 2021, he also had over 5.6 million followers on Twitter and Instagram.

From 2013 to 2014, Tyler voiced a character named Mr. McNeely in a web series called The Most Popular Girls in School. In 2015, he released his first book, Binge. It is a collection of funny personal stories. Tyler also hosted The Tyler Oakley Show, which was available on Ellen DeGeneres' ellentube platform. In 2017, Forbes magazine recognized him as one of the "30 Under 30" influential people.

Early Life and Education

Mathew Tyler Oakley was born on March 22, 1989, in Jackson, Michigan. He has twelve siblings. His parents divorced when he was a baby. When Tyler was in sixth grade, he moved to Okemos. There, he became very involved in choir and drama. As a teenager, he faced some health challenges.

Tyler graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in communication, marketing, and social media. During college, he went through some personal challenges after a relationship ended. His college years were also when he first started using YouTube. He used the website to stay in touch with his high school friends who went to different schools.

Career Highlights

Tyler Oakley has had a busy career across many different areas.

Acting Roles

Tyler appeared on the YouTube Premium show Escape the Night. He played a character called "The Thespian" in 10 episodes during the second season.

Live Shows

In 2014, Tyler started a live show tour called "Tyler Oakley's Slumber Party." During the show, he wore pajamas, performed skits, and did interactive activities with the audience. His first two shows in Chicago and Royal Oak, Michigan sold out very quickly. Later that year, he added seven more shows on the East Coast. The tour was planned to visit 40 cities in total. Many online stars like Tyler have started doing live shows to meet their fans in person. Tyler also joined DigiTour's 2014 US Summer tour, which featured many YouTube and Vine stars.

Podcast Series

Tyler Oakley hosts a podcast called Psychobabble with his best friend, Korey Kuhl. The podcast started in 2014. As of 2022, they have released over 400 episodes!

Television Appearances

Tyler has also appeared on television shows. He was seen on Insider Tonight and has interviewed celebrities live from events like the 2014 Kids Choice Awards red carpet.

Tyler and his best friend Korey Kuhl competed on The Amazing Race twice. They were on the 28th season in 2016 and finished in 3rd place. They returned for the 31st season in 2019 and finished in 2nd place.

In 2018, Tyler appeared on an episode of RuPaul's Drag Race. He was paired with Monét X Change for a special makeover challenge.

Helping Others

Tyler Oakley is a big supporter of The Trevor Project, an organization that helps young people. He interned with them in 2009. Since 2011, he has helped host TrevorLIVE, which is their yearly event. For his birthday in 2013, he raised $29,000 for The Trevor Project, going over his goal of $24,000. In 2014, he raised an amazing $525,704, and in 2015, he raised $532,224 for the same cause.

Awards and Recognitions

Tyler Oakley has won many awards for his work as a YouTuber, activist, and entertainer.

See also

In Spanish: Tyler Oakley para niños

• List of YouTubers