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What is Markiplier’s Net Worth?
Markiplier is a successful American actor, writer, producer, director, and YouTube personality with a net worth of $35 million. He is among the highest-paid and most-popular YouTube stars globally, with over 34 million subscribers and almost 20 billion views on his YouTube channel. His channel is in the Top 100 most subscribed channels on YouTube.
Markiplier is renowned for his comedic gameplay commentary, which typically involves survival horror and action video game titles. He has appeared in several films, including the 2015 movie “Smosh: The Movie,” and he wrote, directed, and starred in the 2019 YouTube Premium film “A Heist With Markiplier.”
Markiplier launched the fashion brand Cloak with fellow YouTuber Jacksepticeye in 2018, co-hosts the podcasts “3 Peens in a Podcast” and “Distractible,” and starred in and co-produced the episodic audio drama “Edge of Sleep” in 2019.
Markiplier’s Earnings on YouTube
Markiplier is one of the highest earning personalities on YouTube. He earns between $10 and $20 million annually from his social media endeavors. He earned $12.5 million in 2017 and $17.5 million in 2018, making him the sixth highest-paid YouTube star in the world. In 2019, he earned $13 million, while in 2020, he earned $20 million, ranking him as the third highest-paid YouTuber. Between 2017 and 2020, he earned more than $60 million.
In 2022, “Forbes” listed him as the third highest-paid content creator on YouTube, with earnings of $38 million for the year.
Early Life and Education
Markiplier, born Mark Edward Fischbach in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1989, is the youngest son of Cliffton and Sunok. His father was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea, and his mother is of Korean descent. The family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where Markiplier attended Milford High School and played trumpet in the marching band.
Despite financial struggles during his youth, Markiplier went on to enroll at the University of Cincinnati to study biomedical engineering. However, he dropped out to pursue a career in YouTube content creation.
Markiplier’s older brother, Jason, is an artist who created the popular web comic “Twokinds.”
Markiplier’s YouTube Career and Other Ventures
Markiplier joined YouTube in March 2012 and started with sketch comedy videos. He later began playing video games and his first YouTube series was a playthrough of “Amnesia: The Dark Descent.” After his AdSense account was banned, he created a new channel, “markiplierGAME,” in May 2012. His most popular playthrough was “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which garnered more than 80 million views. In 2015, Markiplier was ranked #6 in a “Variety” list of the most influential celebrities among U.S. teens.
After moving to Los Angeles, Markiplier lived with Ryan Magee and Daniel Kyre, who created the YouTube channel “Cyndago.” He co-hosted the 2015 South by Southwest Gaming Awards and posted interactive videos like “A Date with Markiplier” and “A Heist with Markiplier.” In 2019, he launched the YouTube channel “Unus Annus” with Ethan Nestor, which gained one million subscribers within the first five days. Markiplier signed with Endeavor in 2016 and moved to United Talent Agency in 2023. He’s set to release his theatrical film debut with the horror movie, “Iron Lung.”
Charitable Efforts of Markiplier
Markiplier, a popular YouTuber and internet personality, has been actively involved in numerous charity fundraisers and livestreams. In 2017, his events raised approximately $3 million, as reported by “Forbes” magazine. He has also created a GoFundMe campaign to cover the funeral costs of his step-niece, which raised over $79,000.
In March 2018, Markiplier raised $500,000 for the Cancer Research Institute by putting his “Tasteful Nudes” Charity Calendar on sale for 48 hours. He has described himself as a liberal and supports causes like stricter gun control laws, universal health care, and LGBT rights. In 2020, he spoke out against the murder of George Floyd.
Markiplier’s successful “Tasteful Nudes” calendar inspired him to start an OnlyFans account in December 2022. The proceeds from his account will be split evenly between the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the World Food Programme. However, the site crashed due to the influx of traffic upon its launch.
Markiplier’s Awards and Recognitions
Markiplier has won several awards and recognitions for his work as a social media influencer, YouTuber, and actor. In 2019, he won the Purpose Award for Social Good – Creator and in 2020 he won the Scripted Series award for “A Heist with Markiplier” at the Streamy Awards. He was named Celebrity of the Year at the 2016 Make-A-Wish Foundation Award Ceremony and received the Oliver R. Grace Award for Distinguished Service in Advancing Cancer Research from the Cancer Research Institute in 2020.
Markiplier also won a Diamond Creator Award/YouTube Creator Reward at the 2016 YouTube Creator Awards and a Golden Joystick Award for Best Streamer/Broadcaster in 2017. He has been nominated for several awards including the Kids’ Choice Awards, Shorty Awards, and The Game Awards. He won two more Streamy Awards in 2022 for Show of the Year (In Space with Markiplier) and Scripted Series (In Space with Markiplier).
Markiplier Buys Donald Glover’s LA Home for $4 Million
Markiplier has purchased Donald Glover’s home in the La Cañada Flintridge area of Los Angeles for $4 million. The 3,279 square foot home, which was originally purchased by Glover for $2.7 million in 2016, features three bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, a swimming pool, and a cabana. Barbara Bestor was enlisted to renovate the home before its sale to Markiplier.
