Arin Hanson

American YouTuber and Game Grumps co-founder

Arin Hanson - American YouTuber and Game Grumps co-founder
Born

January 6th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1987, this individual gained prominence as a prominent figure in the gaming community through YouTube. Co-founding the web series Game Grumps in 2013, the show became a cornerstone of Let's Play videos and garnered a substantial following. The individual's humor and engaging commentary contributed significantly to the channel's popularity, attracting millions of subscribers and views.

Co-founded Game Grumps, a popular Let's Play channel

Produced the animated series 'Game Grumps Animated'

Voiced characters in the video game 'Dream Daddy'

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