Jimmy Tatro
Jimmy Tatro | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Richard Tatro February 16, 1992 |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona (dropped out) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, comedian |
| Years active | 2010–present |
James Richard "Jimmy" Tatro[1] (born February 16, 1992) is an American actor, writer, and comedian. He is the creator and star of the YouTube channel "LifeAccordingToJimmy", which has approximately 2.4 million subscribers and 282.1 million video views. Tatro writes, produces, and directs each of his video sketches with his friend, Christian A. Pierce.
Early life
Tatro was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California where he was known as a class clown and an avid basketball fan. He started making comical videos with friends after receiving his first video camera while attending the University of Arizona. He dropped out of school his junior year.
Career
Tatro's career segued onto the silver screen in 2013 with a minor role in the Adam Sandler comedy Grown Ups 2. He then co-starred opposite Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in 2014's 22 Jump Street as Rooster.[2][3] In 2015, he will appear in the film version of Blue Mountain State.
In 2014, his YouTube channel "LifeAccordingtoJimmy" was listed on New Media Rockstars Top 100 Channels, ranked at #92.[4] Tatro performs stand-up across the country at comedy clubs and college campuses.[5]
Personal life
Tatro attended the University of Arizona, and is a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Grown Ups 2 | Fratboy Jimmy | Debut Film |
| 2014 | 22 Jump Street | Rooster | |
| 2015 | Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland | Dick Dawg | In post-filming |
References
- ^ Ancestry.com. "California Birth Index, 1905-1995".
- ^ a b Carmen Bruer (September 19, 2014). "A round of applause for comedian Jimmy Tatro". Los Angeles Loyolan. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ "Jimmy Tatro Goes from YouTube Sensation To The Silver Screen". The Source. April 6, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
- ^ "The NMR Top 100 YouTube Channels: 100 – 76!". New Media Rockstars. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ Life According to Jimmy Tatro!. http://cobbscomedyclub.com/event/1C004CAF0B99E018 Cobbs Comedy Club