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Anthony Padilla was born on September 16, 1987 in Sacramento, California, United States. Anthony Padilla is an actor, YouTuber and television producer. That works out to 39 years old in 2026.
My Take
Anthony Padilla fascinates me as a case study in reinvention. Co-founding Smosh in 2005 made him one of YouTube's original architects, but the move I respect most was walking away in 2017 to build a solo identity defined by patience and empathy, letting misunderstood people simply talk in his interviews. Then, in 2023, he returned to the company he co-created, closing the loop on his own terms. That arc, from sketch comedian to thoughtful interviewer and producer, shows rare self-awareness in an industry that burns people out fast. He grew up in public, and somehow he grew up well.
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- Name (English)
- Anthony Padilla
- Name (Japanese)
- アンソニー・パディヤ
- Reading
- あんそにー・ぱでぃや
- Born
- September 16, 1987 (age 39)
- Origin
- Sacramento, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / YouTuber / television producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
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Frequently asked questions
When was Anthony Padilla born?
Born September 16, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Anthony Padilla from?
Anthony Padilla is from Sacramento, California, United States.
What does Anthony Padilla do?
Anthony Padilla works as actor, YouTuber, television producer.
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