Dan Middleton

YouTube gamer and content creator

Dan Middleton - YouTube gamer and content creator
Born

November 8th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1991, this individual gained popularity as a YouTube personality, primarily for gaming content. The YouTube channel features gameplay videos, challenges, and vlogs. Content creation began in 2010 and quickly garnered millions of subscribers. The engaged community contributed to a significant online presence and recognition within the gaming industry.

Amassed over 25 million YouTube subscribers

Won the 2017 British Online Creator Award for Gaming

Published the book 'DanTDM: Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal'

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