JonTron

YouTuber and video game reviewer

JonTron - YouTuber and video game reviewer
Born

March 24th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Gained popularity through entertaining video game reviews and sketches on YouTube. Created a distinctive comedic style that blends gaming commentary with pop culture references. Co-founded the Let’s Play web series Game Grumps, collaborating with various YouTubers. Released a successful independent game titled JonTron: A Very JonTron Adventure.

Created the YouTube channel JonTron

Co-founded the Game Grumps series

Released the game JonTron: A Very JonTron Adventure

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