Felix Kjellberg, better known by his online pseudonym PewDiePie, is a Swedish YouTuber, comedian, and philanthropist. He is best known for his Let’s Play commentaries and vlogs on YouTube. In 2013, his channel became the most-subscribed channel on YouTube, a position it held until 2019. With over 107 million subscribers, Kjellberg has been noted as one of the most influential content creators online.
Early Life
Felix Kjellberg was born on October 24, 1989, in Gothenburg, Sweden. He was raised in the nearby town of Gothenburg and attended Göteborgs Högre Samskola, a school located in the same city. He then attended Chalmers University of Technology for one year, but dropped out in 2011 to pursue his YouTube career.
Kjellberg started his YouTube channel in 2010, initially focusing on video game commentaries. He gained popularity quickly and gained over a million subscribers by July 2012. His channel, PewDiePie, became the most-subscribed channel on YouTube in 2013 and he has held that position ever since.
Rise to Fame
Kjellberg’s popularity grew rapidly after he began posting videos of himself playing video games. His videos typically feature him playing popular video games and providing humorous commentary. He also posts vlogs and other types of content, such as music videos and comedic sketches.
Kjellberg’s videos have been watched more than 19 billion times, making him the most-viewed independent content creator on YouTube. He has also been awarded several awards, including two Golden Joysticks, the Shorty Award, and the European Gaming Award for Personality of the Year.
Kjellberg has also used his fame and influence to become a philanthropist. He has donated millions of dollars to charities and other causes, including the World Wildlife Fund and the (RED) campaign.
Felix Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, is a Swedish YouTuber, comedian, and philanthropist. He is best known for his Let’s Play commentaries and vlogs on YouTube. With over 107 million subscribers, Kjellberg has become one of the most influential content creators online. He has also used his fame and influence to become a philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to charities and other causes.