Jacksepticeye

Jacksepticeye by Gage Skidmore

Jacksepticeye (born Seán William McLoughlin on February 7, 1990) is an Irish YouTuber, best known for his comedic Let's Play series and vlogs. He is one of the most popular and influential content creators on the platform, with millions of subscribers and billions of views.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Seán William McLoughlin was born in Ballycumber, County Offaly, Ireland. He is the youngest of five siblings. McLoughlin developed an interest in video games at a young age and pursued a degree in Hotel Management before dropping out to focus on his YouTube career.

YouTube Career[edit | edit source]

Jacksepticeye started his YouTube channel on February 24, 2007, but it wasn't until 2012 that he began uploading content regularly. His breakthrough came in 2013 when he won a shout-out competition hosted by fellow YouTuber PewDiePie, which significantly boosted his subscriber count.

Content and Style[edit | edit source]

Jacksepticeye is known for his energetic and enthusiastic commentary style. His content primarily consists of Let's Play videos, where he plays and comments on various video games. He also uploads vlogs, reaction videos, and collaborations with other YouTubers. Some of his most popular series include playthroughs of games like Happy Wheels, Five Nights at Freddy's, and Undertale.

Collaborations[edit | edit source]

Jacksepticeye has collaborated with numerous other YouTubers, including Markiplier, PewDiePie, and Game Grumps. He is also a member of the YouTube group known as Cloak, which he co-founded with Markiplier.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Jacksepticeye has been open about his struggles with mental health and often uses his platform to raise awareness about mental health issues. He has also been involved in various charitable activities, including fundraising streams for organizations like Make-A-Wish Foundation and Save the Children.

Achievements[edit | edit source]

Jacksepticeye has received several awards and nominations for his work on YouTube. He has been recognized at events like the Shorty Awards and the Streamy Awards. In addition to his online success, he has also ventured into voice acting, lending his voice to characters in video games like Bendy and the Ink Machine and Monster Prom.