Dobrik in 2018 | |||||||
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Born | David Julian Dobrik 23 July 1996 (age 22) | ||||||
Nationality | Slovak | ||||||
Education | Vernon Hills High School | ||||||
Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||
Occupation | YouTuber • Viner • comedian | ||||||
Spouse(s) | Lorraine Nash (m. May 2019, sep. June 2019) | ||||||
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Years active | 2014-present | ||||||
Genre | Comedy | ||||||
Subscribers | 12.1 million (main channel) 5.2 million (second channel) 451 thousand (third channel) (as of 18 June 2019) | ||||||
Total views | 4.5 billion (main channel) 411 million (second channel) 4.6 million (third channel) (as of 18 June 2019) | ||||||
Network | YouTube | ||||||
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David Julian Dobrik (/doʊbrɪk/; born July 23, 1996) is a Slovak-born YouTube personality known for being the de facto leader of the popular YouTube ensemble The Vlog Squad. He started his career on Vine before creating his own YouTube channel towards the end of 2014.[1] His vlog-type videos often feature his friends and fellow Viners such as Liza Koshy, Alex Ernst, Gabbie Hanna, and Jason Nash. His main channel has since reached over 12 million subscribers.
- 2Career
- 2.22017–present: YouTube and 'The Vlog Squad'
- 4Filmography
Early life
Dobrik was born on July 23, 1996, in Košice, Slovakia. His family moved to Vernon Hills, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, while Dobrik was six years old.[2] Dobrik is protected under DACA.[3] During his college years, he moved to Los Angeles to boost his Vine career. Dobrik has three siblings named Ester, Sara and Toby.[4]
Career
2013–2016: Vine & YouTube beginnings
In 2013, Dobrik uploaded his first vine. He collaborated on vines with other popular viners such as Liza Koshy, The Gabbie Show, Jason Nash, and Zane & Heath. Before starting his own YouTube channel, Dobrik was part of the YouTube group, Second Class. By the end of that channel in 2015, Dobrik and company had gained over 18,000 subscribers.[5] The end of Second Class came not long after Dobrik set up his personal YouTube channel, David Dobrik.[6] Since its inception, videos on this channel have been comedy vlogs based on real-life situations and semi-scripted bits, featuring many of his former vine collaborators. In August 2016, Dobrik created his second channel, David Dobrik Too, where he posts blooper reels and challenge videos.[7]
2017–present: YouTube and 'The Vlog Squad'
Dobrik gained fans in recent years due to his high energy videos that he posted three days a week (now two days a week).[8] In 2017, Dobrik won Vlogger of the Year at the Ninth Annual Shorty Awards.[9] In 2018, Dobrik won First Person at the 2018 Streamy Awards while The Vlog Squad won Best Ensemble Cast under the name 'David's Vlog'.[10] Dobrik was named one of the '10 Social Media Personalities Making the Most Noise' for 2018 by PAPER Magazine alongside Bretman Rock, Trisha Paytas and Jaboukie Young-White among others.[11] He has a podcast titled 'VIEWS' with fellow YouTuber Jason Nash with occasional features from Joe Vulpis and Natalie Mariduena.[12] In September 2018, Dobrik created his third channel, Views Podcast, where he posts the video podcast of Views.[13]
The Vlog Squad
The term 'The Vlog Squad' refers to the friend group that appears in Dobrik's vlogs. Several friends have come and gone, but many sources give a list of the biggest names and most constant appearances as the recurring members.[14] Dobrik acts as the center and de facto leader of the group, seeing that the group is often mainly driven and brought together by him.[15] Those who make regular appearances in his videos and are considered to be a part of the 'Vlog Squad' by fans are, among others, Liza Koshy, Josh Peck, Jason Nash, Scotty Sire, Kristen McAtee, Zane Hijazi, Heath Hussar, Matt King, Dom Zeglaitis, Alex Ernst, Toddy Smith, Corinna Kopf, Jeff Wittek, Carly Incontro, Erin Gilfoy and formerly Gabbie Hanna, BigNik, Elton Castee and Trisha Paytas.[15]
Many other YouTuber and internet personalities have made guest appearances including Trisha Paytas,[16]Jeffree Star,[17][18]Tana Mongeau,[19] and The Dolan Twins[20]. Many celebrities have also been featured in Dobrik’s vlogs, such as Drake Bell,[21]John Stamos,[22]Paris Hilton,[23]Dillon Francis,[24]Kylie Jenner,[25]Kendall Jenner,[26]Kaia Gerber,[26]Lil Pump, [27]Rob Riggle, [28]Charlie Puth,[29]Rebecca Black,[30]Miranda Cosgrove,[31] and Howie Mandel.[32] Dobrik also often features his friends from his hometown of Vernon Hills, including his assistant Natalie Mariduena.[33]
Personal life
Dobrik dated fellow YouTube personality Liza Koshy from late 2015 to early 2018, revealing their break-up in June 2018. The two have since remained close friends, as seen in their social accounts.[34][35] Dobrik stated that he speaks Slovak and Hungarian.[36] In May 2019, Dobrik legally married Lorraine Nash, Jason Nash's mother, as part of one of his vlogs.[37] On June 12, 2019, Dobrik announced that he and Nash had decided to end their marriage after one month.[38]
Filmography
Film, television and web series
Year | Film / Show / Web | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | An Interrogation | David Baker | Main role | [39] |
The Honest Show | Son | Guest (1 Episode) | [40] | |
Prank U | Himself | Guest (1 Episode) | [41] | |
2016 | FML | Taylor Mackey | Supporting role | [42] |
2017 | The Pain of Painting | Himself | Guest (1 Episode) | [43] |
Drug Deals | Boyfriend | Main role | [44] | |
2018 | Airplane Mode | Himself | Supporting role | [45] |
Music videos
Year | Song | Artist | Role | Director | Ref. |
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2017 | 'Sad Song' | Scotty Sire | Himself | 80Fitz | [46] |
'My Life Sucks' | Scotty Sire | Himself | 80Fitz | [47] | |
'Gucci Bands' | Dom Zeglaitis | Himself | Richard Selvi | [48] | |
2018 | 'David's Haunted House' | Scotty Sire | Himself | [49] | |
'Cozy' | Trisha Paytas | Himself | Andrew Vallentine | [50] |
Podcasts
Year | Podcast | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | Social Mediocre Podcast | Guest | [51] |
Modern Male Radio with Jerod Zavistoski | [52] | ||
2017 | Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig | [53] | |
2017 - present | VIEWS with David Dobrik and Jason Nash | Host | [54] |
2018 | ADHD with Travis Mills | Guest | [55] |
Awards
Year | Award Show | Category | Result | Ref |
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2017 | Shorty Awards | Vlogger of the Year | Won | [56] |
Streamy Awards | Breakout Creator | Won | [57] | |
Creator of the Year | Nominated | [57] | ||
2018 | Shorty Awards | Youtuber of the Year | Nominated | [58] |
Youtube Ensemble: Vlog Squad | Won | [59] | ||
Podcast: Views with David Dobrik and Jason Nash | Won | [60] | ||
Streamy Awards | Creator of the Year | Nominated | [61] | |
First Person | Won | [61] | ||
Podcast: Views with David Dobrik and Jason Nash | Nominated | [61] | ||
Collaboration: David Dobrik and Jennifer Lopez - FEARBOX Challenge | Nominated | [61] | ||
Ensemble: David's Vlog | Won | [61] | ||
Directing | Nominated | [61] | ||
2019 | Kids Choice Awards | Social Star | Won | [62] |
Shorty Awards | Youtuber of the Year | Nominated | [63] |
References
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- ^'Who is David Dobrik? Everything you need to know about the YouTube star'. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^'Five Things You Didn't Know about David Dobrik'. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^'MY SIBLINGS ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT ME!!'. YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^'Second Class'. YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^'David Dobrik'. YouTube. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^'David Dobrik Too'. YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^'6 Reasons Why You Should Be Watching David Dobrik's Vlogs'. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^'David Dobrik - The Shorty Awards (2017)'. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^'Streamy Awards 2018: Winners List'. Billboard. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^'10 Social Media Personalities Making the Most Noise'. papermag. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^'VIEWS with David Dobrik and Jason Nash'. ART19. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^'Views Podcast'. YouTube. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^'Vlog Squad YouTube Links'. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^ ab'Everything you need to know to about David Dobrik and the Vlog Squad'. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^David Dobrik (November 10, 2018). 'THIS MADE GIRLFRIEND BURST INTO TEARS!!' – via YouTube.
- ^David Dobrik, FINDING OUT HOW MUCH JEFFREE STAR SPENDS!!, retrieved January 27, 2019
- ^Jason Nash, WE DARED JEFFREE STAR TO DO THIS!!, retrieved January 27, 2019
- ^Tana Mongeau, i did something i never thought i'd do with david dobrik..., retrieved January 27, 2019
- ^David Dobrik (November 1, 2017). 'THIS WAS A REALLY BAD ACCIDENT!! (PAINFUL)' – via YouTube.
- ^David Dobrik (August 30, 2017). 'SURPRISED BY DRAKE AND JOSH!!' – via YouTube.
- ^David Dobrik, VISITING THE FULL HOUSE WITH JOHN STAMOS!!, retrieved January 26, 2019
- ^David Dobrik (January 8, 2018). 'MEETING HIS CELEBRITY CRUSH!! (PARIS HILTON)' – via YouTube.
- ^David Dobrik (May 28, 2019). 'WE DID THIS WHILE HE WAS SLEEPING!!' – via YouTube.
- ^David Dobrik, SURPRISING PEOPLE WITH KYLIE JENNER!!, retrieved March 16, 2019
- ^ abDavid Dobrik, SURPRISING BEST FRIEND WITH DREAM BIRTHDAY!!, retrieved January 26, 2019
- ^David Dobrik (February 23, 2019). 'THEY ALL WALKED IN ON ME!! (CAUGHT)' – via YouTube.
- ^David Dobrik (March 17, 2017). 'THE COPS CAME BECAUSE OF THIS!!' – via YouTube.
- ^David Dobrik (April 9, 2019). 'CHARLIE PUTH HAS AN AMAZING TALENT!!' – via YouTube.
- ^David Dobrik (July 27, 2018). 'CARPOOL KARAOKE WITH REBECCA BLACK!! (FRIDAY)' – via YouTube.
- ^David Dobrik (October 18, 2018). 'SURPRISING JOSH PECK WITH MIRANDA COSGROVE!!' – via YouTube.
- ^David Dobrik, HOWIE MANDEL REVEALS MY BIGGEST SECRET!!, retrieved January 26, 2019
- ^'SURPRISING MY ASSISTANT WITH BRAND NEW CAR!!'. Youtube. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^Haylock, Zoë Alliyah. 'Too Cute: All the Adorable Moments in Liza Koshy and David Dobrik's Relationship', J-14.com, November 22, 2017
- ^'David Dobrik and Liza Koshy announce split in emotional video'. BBC News. June 5, 2018.
- ^WIRED, David Dobrik Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED, retrieved January 26, 2019
- ^Clark County Clerk's Office, Marriage Records, May 17, 2019,
- ^'DAVID DOBRIK on Instagram: 'I am heartbroken to announce that Lorraine and I have decided to end our romantic relationship. We wish this news would have come from us…''. Instagram. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- ^'An Interrogation'. Youtube. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^'David Dobrik: 5 Things To Know About The Newly-Single YouTube Star'. Hollywood Life. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^'Oreo Prank w/ David Dobrik - Prank U'. Youtube. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^''FML' Exclusive Clip: Two Vine Stars Travel Across The Country To Get One Million Followers'. IndieWire. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^'The Pain of Painting Jason Nash & David Dobrik'. Stunmore. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^'Drug Deals'. Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^'Airplane Mode Release date: 2018?'. Stunmore. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^'Scotty Sire - Sad Song (Official Lyric Video)'. Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^'Scotty Sire - My Life Sucks (Official Lyric Video)'. Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^'DOM - Gucci Bands ft. Seth & David Dobrik (Official Music Video)'. Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^'David's Haunted House (Official Lyric Video)'. Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^''Cozy' Music Video - Trisha Paytas and Jason Nash'. Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^'Social Mediocre Podcast Ft. Vine's David Dobrik and Alex Ernst! (Ep6)'. Social Mediocre Podcast. September 27, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^Zavistoski, Jerod (October 2, 2015). 'Modern Male Radio (Ep. 64) VINERS - Gabbie Hanna (The Gabbie Show) - David Dobrik - Jerod Zavistoski'. Modern Male Radio. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^'Ep. 104 - David Dobrik - Summer and Flip Cup'. SoundCloud. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^'VIEWS with David Dobrik and Jason Nash'. art19. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- ^'David Dobrik isn't just a vlogger'. Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^'Vlogger of the Year in Social Media'. Shorty Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ ab'7th Annual Nominees & Winners'. Streamy Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^'Youtuber of the Year in Social Media'. Shorty Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^'Best YouTube Ensemble of the Year in Social Media'. Shorty Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^'Best Podcast of the Year in Social Media'. Shorty Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ abcdef'8th Annual Nominees & Winners'. Streamy Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^'2019 Kids Choice Awards'. Kids Choice Awards. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^'11th Annual Shorty Awards Nominees'. Shorty Awards. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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