Swedish YouTuber & Gaming Icon who became the most subscribed individual creator and inspired millions worldwide
Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, known worldwide as PewDiePie, is a Swedish YouTuber who revolutionized gaming content and became the most influential individual creator on the platform. Born on October 24, 1989, in Gothenburg, Sweden, Felix transformed from a university student studying industrial economics to the king of YouTube gaming content.
Starting his channel in 2010 with horror game playthroughs and comedic commentary, PewDiePie's authentic personality and genuine reactions resonated with millions of viewers. His "Let's Play" videos, particularly featuring games like Amnesia and Happy Wheels, established the template for modern gaming content creation and inspired countless creators worldwide.
Beyond gaming, PewDiePie has shown remarkable adaptability, evolving his content to include meme reviews, philosophy discussions, book reviews, and lifestyle vlogs. His ability to stay relevant across different trends while maintaining his core identity has solidified his position as YouTube's most enduring and beloved creator.
Pioneered the modern Let's Play format and established the template for gaming commentary that millions of creators now follow worldwide.
Became the most subscribed individual YouTuber with over 111 million subscribers, maintaining this position for years and inspiring countless creators.
Achieved multiple billion-view videos and accumulated tens of billions of total views across his gaming and entertainment content.
Transformed from gaming YouTuber to cultural icon, influencing meme culture, internet trends, and the broader entertainment landscape.
Raised millions for various charities through livestreams and campaigns, using his platform to support causes like mental health awareness and education.
Successfully evolved content beyond gaming to include philosophy, book reviews, and lifestyle content while maintaining audience engagement.
Created PewDiePie channel while studying at Chalmers University, starting with Let's Play videos of horror games like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Reached the first major milestone of 1 million subscribers, establishing himself as a major force in gaming content creation.
Became the most subscribed YouTube channel, overtaking established media companies and proving individual creators could dominate the platform.
Reached 50 million subscribers, cementing his position as YouTube's undisputed king and inspiring the "Subscribe to PewDiePie" movement.
Engaged in the historic subscriber battle with T-Series, mobilizing the entire YouTube community in support and reaching 100 million subscribers.
Continues to evolve content with philosophy videos, book reviews, and lifestyle content while maintaining his position as YouTube's most influential individual creator.