Brooke Brodack

American comedian and online personality

Brooke Brodack - American comedian and online personality
Born

April 7th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Brodack gained recognition as a comedian and filmmaker primarily through her work on the internet. She was one of the first individuals to achieve viral success on YouTube, where original comedic content attracted millions of views. In 2006, she became the first female to be signed by the YouTube partnership program. Additionally, she co-created and starred in the web series 'The Brooke and Steve Show'. Her unique style and comedic approach in short video format contributed to the early era of web-based entertainment.

First female signed to YouTube partnership program

Created and starred in 'The Brooke and Steve Show'

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