Several websites and platforms are created for users to share videos and content according to their choices. As a famous site for sharing videos, YouTube has created many opportunities for people of all age groups. Likewise, viewers can also optimize the categories and can be up to date with their personal favorite content.
Daniel Middleton is one such growing YouTuber who joined the platform on 15th July 2012. DanTDM or Daniel is a famous name among the children as he began making videos of himself playing Minecraft and Pokemon.
Daniel has around 26.3 million YouTube Subscribers on his main YouTube channel DanTDM. Mostly famous for Minecraft content, fans also would love to have an inside scoop into Daniel’s life. So, here let us guide you to know more about YouTuber Daniel Middleton.
Early Life & Parents
Daniel’s childhood wasn’t an easy road, to begin with. He was born on 8 November 1991 in Aldershot, England as the eldest child of his parents. His dad was an Army officer so, his family used to move frequently.
Moreover, Daniel has a younger brother in terms of siblings. His birth name is Daniel Robert Middleton.
Daniel and his brother attended nearly 10 schools by the time they were 10. The Middleton brothers had very few friends as they were constantly moving. But the Middleton brothers knew they always had each other. They also developed a love for video games which enhanced their relationship even more.
His parents got divorced when he was still a child which affected him very much. From seeing his dad every day to maybe once a week, Daniel’s emotion was hit really hard. However, in the long run, it definitely turned out for the better. So, Daniel along with his mother and brother moved to the town where he lived together until he got married.
He along with his brother also formed a band where his brother was a drummer and Daniel was the guitarist, singer, and writer.
He studied music production at Northampton University, and while there, he also became interested in video creation and gaming. Therefore, he created a YouTube channel for Pokémon under the name "PokemanDanLv45."
Married Life And Wife
Many might know that Daniel is happily married to his girlfriend-turned-wife Jemma Millward. But did you know Daniel first met his wife Jemma at the age of 11?
The love birds met during their school days. After dating for some time, Daniel and his partner Jemma tied the wedding knot on 17th March 2013.
His wife Jemma is also a former YouTuber who loves playing Minecraft like her husband.
Furthermore, the duo also has 2 pet pug dogs whom they have named Ellie and Darcie.
Blessed With A Baby Boy
Talking about the children of the duo, they are parents of a son. Daniel first announced that they were expecting a baby boy back on 17th August 2019.
Daniel shared a picture with his wife on his Instagram holding a board consisting of a sonogram and stating it's a baby boy. The post also revealed the due date of the baby to be January 2020.
Jemma safely gave birth to their son Asher Middleton on Sunday 5th January 2020 at 10.33 AM. Although the duo has provided details about their son, they are yet to reveal his face to the public. Each time they post pictures with their child, they try to cover the face of the baby.
Net Worth
From working at a supermarket to being the highest-earning YouTuber of 2017. According to Forbes magazine, Daniel earned $16.5 million (£12.3m) in 2017 and became the highest-earning YouTuber of 2017.
As a gamer, Daniel has also provided a voice to films like Ralph Breaks the Internet and Free Guy. As per the wiki, he also has set a Guinness World Record and won Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
As a YouTuber and gamer Daniel Middleton muster a net worth of about $35 million.
