Melvin Gregg, an American actor and YouTuber, rose to fame as a successful Viner before transitioning to YouTube and mainstream acting. With a YouTube presence dating back to 2009, Gregg’s oldest video on the platform was published in 2013. He made his television debut in 2011 and went on to appear in various shows and movies between 2013 and 2016. As Vine came to an end in 2017, Gregg shifted his focus entirely to YouTube and mainstream acting. Additionally, he is well-known in the advertising industry, having worked with renowned national brands.
Quick Facts
- Age: 35 Years
- Born Country: United States
- U.S. State: Virginia
Early Career on YouTube and Vine
Melvin Gregg joined YouTube on November 1, 2009, but there is limited information available about his earliest postings. The first post from Melvin that is still available on YouTube was uploaded on November 10, 2013. Titled “Melvin Gregg Vine Compilation (part 2),” this video marked his early presence on Vine. Melvin quickly gained popularity on the platform, amassing over 3.8 million subscribers and becoming one of the top 100 personalities on Vine. He also made a strong foothold on YouTube, accumulating over 470,000 subscribers in a short period of time. Additionally, Melvin has a strong presence on Instagram, where he has gathered over 2.8 million followers.
Acting Career and Commercial Success
By 2013, when Melvin became aware of his online popularity, he had already made his debut in TV shows and feature films. In 2011 and 2012, he appeared in a show called “Whatever” with four episodes. In the subsequent years, he landed roles in films such as “A House Is Not a Home” and “Alpha House.” His latest series, “Freakish,” and movie, “The Land,” were released in 2016. Melvin has also found success in the advertising industry, appearing in over a dozen commercials for renowned brands like Sony, Nike, and Google. This has helped him establish himself as a national-level professional in the field.
Personal Life
Melvin Gregg was born on September 22, 1988, in Portsmouth, Virginia. His parents are Constance Gregg and Melvin Vaughan. He grew up with six sisters and lived with his family in Portsmouth before relocating to Los Angeles. Prior to moving to LA, Melvin studied Marketing at Old Dominion University. While he has mentioned having a steady girlfriend on Twitter, he has not revealed her name or shown her face to the public.