Adande Thorne, also known as Swoozie, is a multi-talented social media personality, comedian, and animator. With his hilarious animation videos, vlogs, and parodies, he has amassed a massive following of over 7.5 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, sWooZie. Not only is he a skilled gamer, having competed in the Championship Gaming Series, but he is also a rising star on Instagram with over 489k followers. Swoozie’s talents extend beyond the digital realm, as he even had a minor role in the 2017 sci-fi movie The Space Between Us. Collaborating with other popular YouTube stars like Mike Relm, Michelle Phan, and Ross Draws, Swoozie continues to entertain and captivate his audience.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Adande Thorne
- Age: 43 Years, 43 Year Old Males
- Family: siblings: Njideka, Trini
- Born Country: Trinidad And Tobago
- Height: 5’7″ (170 cm), 5’7″ Males
Rise to Fame
Swoozie initially worked at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and later joined the Hard Rock Hotel as a lifeguard. During this time, he started playing Dead or Alive 4 and quickly gained recognition as a pro player. His skills led him to compete in the Championship Gaming Series, where he played for the Los Angeles Complexity team in the first season.
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Swoozie created his YouTube channel in 2006, making him one of the oldest content creators on the platform. His first video, titled “CG Matrix Reloaded parody,” was published in February 2006. Swoozie gained popularity for his comedy animation videos and has also become famous for his vlogs and parody videos. In March 2013, he received YouTube’s Gold Creator Award after his channel reached 1 million subscribers.
Personal Life
Swoozie was born on July 10, 1980, in Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago. His family later moved to the United States. He has a younger sister named Njideka. Swoozie grew up in Winter Garden, Florida, and completed his high school education at West Orange High School. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Swoozie got his nickname during high school when his friends started calling him “Swoosh” because of his preference for Nike clothing, as Nike’s logo is a swoosh. He later modified the name to Swoozie. He has always been fond of video games and joined Disney’s Hollywood Studios to indulge in his gaming habits. Although he initially applied to Ringling College of Art and Design and California Institute of the Arts to study animation, he was not accepted. Interestingly, he later became famous for his animation skills and even won the Streamy Award in the animation category in 2016.