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Shane DawsonAmerican comedian
Date of Birth: 19.07.1988
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Shane Dawson: American Comedian, YouTuber, and Actor
- YouTube Success
- Personal Life
- Forbes Recognition and Awards
- Teen Choice Awards and Other Accolades
Shane Dawson: American Comedian, YouTuber, and Actor
Early Life and Career BeginningsShane Dawson, born on July 19, 1988, in Long Beach, California, embarked on his comedic journey during his high school years. Instead of submitting written assignments, Dawson and his friends created humorous videos that impressed their teachers and led to frequent requests for copies. He eventually uploaded these school projects to YouTube, marking the inception of his online presence.
YouTube Success
In 2008, Dawson's YouTube channel gained traction with his parody videos of popular celebrities. His comedic timing and witty observations resonated with viewers, and his main channel now boasts over 8.3 million subscribers. In addition, his vlog channel has amassed an impressive following of 21.4 million.
Personal Life
In 2015, Dawson publicly came out as bisexual in a vlog. On March 19, 2019, he proposed to his longtime boyfriend, Ryland Adams.
Forbes Recognition and Awards
Dawson's online success has been recognized by Forbes, ranking him as the 25th most influential online personality in 2010. His talents have also been showcased on the American television show "Attack of the Show!"
Teen Choice Awards and Other Accolades
Dawson's popularity earned him several award nominations in 2010. On August 9, 2010, he received the "Choice Web Star" award at the Teen Choice Awards, a non-televised category. Expressing his gratitude in a vlog, Dawson acknowledged the honor of being nominated alongside fellow YouTubers iJustine, Charles Trippy, Lucas Cruikshank, and Greyson Chance.
