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David Dobrik
Dobrik in 2018
Personal information
Born
David Julian Dobrik

(1996-07-23) 23 July 1996 (age 28)
Košice, Slovakia
NationalitySlovak
EducationVernon Hills High School
OccupationYouTuber • Viner • comedian
SpouseLorraine Nash (m. 2019)
YouTube information
Years active2014-present
GenreComedy
Subscribers12.1 million (main channel)
5.2 million (second channel)
451 thousand (third channel)
(as of 19 November 2024)
Total views4.5 billion (main channel)
411 million (second channel)
4.6 million (third channel)
(as of 19 November 2024)
NetworkYouTube
Associated acts
100,000 subscribers2016
1,000,000 subscribers2016
10,000,000 subscribers2018

David Julian Dobrik (/doʊbrɪk/; born July 23, 1996) is a Slovakian-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.

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] Kylie Jenner,[24] Kendall Jenner,[25] 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]

Filmography

Film, television and web series

Year Film / Show / Web Role Notes Ref.
2015 An Interrogation David Baker Main role [38]
The Honest Show Son Guest (1 Episode) [39]
Prank U Himself Guest (1 Episode) [40]
2016 FML Taylor Mackey Supporting role [41]
2017 The Pain of Painting Himself Guest (1 Episode) [42]
Drug Deals Boyfriend Main role [43]
2018 Airplane Mode Himself Supporting role [44]

Music videos

Year Song Artist Role Director Ref.
2017 "Sad Song" Scotty Sire Himself 80Fitz [45]
"My Life Sucks" Scotty Sire Himself 80Fitz [46]
"Gucci Bands" Dom Zeglaitis Himself Richard Selvi [47]
2018 "David's Haunted House" Scotty Sire Himself [48]
"Cozy" Trisha Paytas Himself Andrew Vallentine [49]

Podcasts

Year Podcast Notes Ref.
2015 Social Mediocre Podcast Guest [50]
2015 Modern Male Radio with Jerod Zavistoski Guest [51]
2017 Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig Guest [52]
2017 - present VIEWS with David Dobrik and Jason Nash Host [53]
2018 ADHD with Travis Mills Guest [54]

Awards

Year Award Show Category Result Ref
2017 Shorty Awards Vlogger of the Year Won [55]
Streamy Awards Breakout Creator Won [56]
Creator of the Year Nominated [56]
2018 Shorty Awards Youtuber of the Year Nominated [57]
Youtube Ensemble: Vlog Squad Won [58]
Podcast: Views with David Dobrik and Jason Nash Won [59]
Streamy Awards Creator of the Year Nominated [60]
First Person Won [60]
Podcast: Views with David Dobrik and Jason Nash Nominated [60]
Collaboration: David Dobrik and Jennifer Lopez - FEARBOX Challenge Nominated [60]
Ensemble: David's Vlog Won [60]
Directing Nominated [60]
2019 Kids Choice Awards Social Star Won [61]
Shorty Awards Youtuber of the Year Nominated [62]

References

  1. ^ "David Dobrik". Youtube. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  2. ^ "Who is David Dobrik? Everything you need to know about the YouTube star". Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  3. ^ "Five Things You Didn't Know about David Dobrik". Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  4. ^ "MY SIBLINGS ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT ME!!". YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  5. ^ "Second Class". YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  6. ^ "David Dobrik". YouTube. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  7. ^ "David Dobrik Too". YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  8. ^ "6 Reasons Why You Should Be Watching David Dobrik's Vlogs". Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  9. ^ "David Dobrik - The Shorty Awards (2017)". Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  10. ^ "Streamy Awards 2018: Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  11. ^ "10 Social Media Personalities Making the Most Noise". papermag. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  12. ^ "VIEWS with David Dobrik and Jason Nash". ART19. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  13. ^ "Views Podcast". YouTube. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  14. ^ "Vlog Squad YouTube Links". Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  15. ^ a b "Everything you need to know to about David Dobrik and the Vlog Squad". Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  16. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InNbKU4f5s0
  17. ^ David Dobrik, FINDING OUT HOW MUCH JEFFREE STAR SPENDS!!, retrieved January 27, 2019
  18. ^ Jason Nash, WE DARED JEFFREE STAR TO DO THIS!!, retrieved January 27, 2019
  19. ^ Tana Mongeau, i did something i never thought i'd do with david dobrik..., retrieved January 27, 2019
  20. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIsoQlJtIhk
  21. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akZP2xujyyk&t=16s
  22. ^ David Dobrik, VISITING THE FULL HOUSE WITH JOHN STAMOS!!, retrieved January 26, 2019
  23. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haqFmSkQMcY
  24. ^ David Dobrik, SURPRISING PEOPLE WITH KYLIE JENNER!!, retrieved March 16, 2019
  25. ^ David Dobrik, SURPRISING BEST FRIEND WITH DREAM BIRTHDAY!!, retrieved January 26, 2019
  26. ^ David Dobrik, SURPRISING BEST FRIEND WITH DREAM BIRTHDAY!!, retrieved January 26, 2019
  27. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqYKg4ocylM
  28. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fnZ40n_Igk
  29. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRPNw6_SfTA
  30. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D7RhWI7EIM
  31. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDCFgMYnkcs
  32. ^ David Dobrik, HOWIE MANDEL REVEALS MY BIGGEST SECRET!!, retrieved January 26, 2019
  33. ^ "SURPRISING MY ASSISTANT WITH BRAND NEW CAR!!". Youtube. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  34. ^ Haylock, Zoë Alliyah. "Too Cute: All the Adorable Moments in Liza Koshy and David Dobrik's Relationship", J-14.com, November 22, 2017
  35. ^ "David Dobrik and Liza Koshy announce split in emotional video". BBC News. June 5, 2018.
  36. ^ WIRED, David Dobrik Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED, retrieved January 26, 2019
  37. ^ Clark County Clerk's Office, Marriage Records, May 17, 2019,
  38. ^ "An Interrogation". Youtube. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  39. ^ "David Dobrik: 5 Things To Know About The Newly-Single YouTube Star". Hollywood Life. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  40. ^ "Oreo Prank w/ David Dobrik - Prank U". Youtube. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  41. ^ "'FML' Exclusive Clip: Two Vine Stars Travel Across The Country To Get One Million Followers". IndieWire. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  42. ^ "The Pain of Painting Jason Nash & David Dobrik". Stunmore. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  43. ^ "Drug Deals". Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  44. ^ "Airplane Mode Release date: 2018?". Stunmore. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  45. ^ "Scotty Sire - Sad Song (Official Lyric Video)". Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  46. ^ "Scotty Sire - My Life Sucks (Official Lyric Video)". Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  47. ^ "DOM - Gucci Bands ft. Seth & David Dobrik (Official Music Video)". Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  48. ^ "David's Haunted House (Official Lyric Video)". Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  49. ^ ""Cozy" Music Video - Trisha Paytas and Jason Nash". Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  50. ^ "Social Mediocre Podcast Ft. Vine's David Dobrik and Alex Ernst! (Ep6)". Social Mediocre Podcast. September 27, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  51. ^ 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.
  52. ^ "Ep. 104 - David Dobrik - Summer and Flip Cup". SoundCloud. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  53. ^ "VIEWS with David Dobrik and Jason Nash". art19. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  54. ^ "David Dobrik isn't just a vlogger". Youtube. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  55. ^ "Vlogger of the Year in Social Media". Shorty Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  56. ^ a b "7th Annual Nominees & Winners". Streamy Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  57. ^ "Youtuber of the Year in Social Media". Shorty Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  58. ^ "Best YouTube Ensemble of the Year in Social Media". Shorty Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  59. ^ "Best Podcast of the Year in Social Media". Shorty Awards. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
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  61. ^ "2019 Kids Choice Awards". Kids Choice Awards. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  62. ^ "11th Annual Shorty Awards Nominees". Shorty Awards. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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