Shane Dawson, also known as Shane Lee Yaw, is a well-known American YouTuber, vlogger, and social media personality. With numerous awards under his belt, including the Teen Choice Award and Streamy Award, Shane has gained a massive following on his three YouTube channels. From playing various characters in his videos to sharing his unique perspective on life, Shane has transformed from a shy teenager to a confident adult. With over 16.4 million subscribers and 3 billion views, Shane’s comedic approach continues to entertain and inspire his audience.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Shane Lee Yaw
- Age: 35 Years, 35 Year Old Males
- Family: father: Kyle Yaw, mother: Teresa Yaw, siblings: Jacob Yaw, Jerid Yaw
- Born Country: United States
- Height: 6’0″ (183 cm), 6’0″ Males
- Notable Alumni: Lakewood High School
- U.S. State: California
- City: Long Beach, California
- Education: Lakewood High School
- Awards: The Streamy Awards-Best Vlogger (2010), Teen Choice Awards-Choice Web Star (2010)
The Meteoric Rise To Stardom
During high school, Shane Dawson discovered his passion for creating videos with his friends. This led to his eventual fame as a YouTuber when he launched his own channel, ShaneDawsonTV, in March 2008. While pursuing his YouTube career, he also worked at a weight loss center with his mom and brother. However, he was later kicked out after making a video that featured him and his YouTube team using the center for recording videos. One of his videos, titled ‘Fred the Dead’, became popular and has since garnered 24 million views. This success boosted his career, and in 2009, he launched another channel called ShaneDawsonTV2. His videos on these channels often featured self-deprecating humor, controversial jokes, small sketches, and spoofs of popular music videos. In 2010, he won the Teen Choice Award and the Streamy Award for Best Vlogger, solidifying his fame. He also ventured into acting, starring in the horror movie ‘Smiley’, which was nominated for the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards as one of the worst movies. He also acted in and directed another movie called ‘Not Cool’.
What Makes Shane Dawson So Special
Shane Dawson is known for his comedic style, which is not subtle. He excels at slapstick humor and often plays on society’s stereotypes and perceptions. His comedy is funny, although it can be offensive at times. Despite this, he has gained a large following and is appreciated for his ability to make people laugh.
Beyond Fame
Shane Dawson’s comedy has not always been well-received. He has faced criticism for making racist comments, such as his remarks about the ABC wanting to represent America more completely by including Hispanics. He defended himself, stating that ABC’s attempt seemed desperate and in bad taste. Dawson has also faced backlash for creating videos and comedies featuring ‘blackfaces’, which portrayed black people in a negative light. He has since removed these controversial videos and apologized for his behavior.
Dawson has also had disputes with record labels over his parody videos. When he made a spoof of Taylor Swift’s single ‘Blank Space’, her record label requested its removal due to copyright issues. Dawson argued that it was a parody and not an infringement. After a long wait, the video was eventually put back on YouTube.
Family & Personal Life
Shane Dawson had a difficult childhood with an alcoholic and abusive father. He became the funny bone of his family, bringing laughter during tough times. While some find his videos annoying, others turn to them for a laugh. Shane has dated several individuals, including fellow YouTuber Nadine Sykora and Lisa Schwartz. In a confessional video, he revealed that he is bisexual. He has been in relationships with Chad Morgan II, Garrett Watts, and since 2016, he has been dating Ryland Adams. Shane is a proud pet owner, with four dogs named Miley, Charlie, Chocolate, and Unicorn (nicknamed Corny), and two cats named Muffy and Snoop.