Photo: Marques Brownlee / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
As a gadget obsessive, I think the praise of MKBHD as the best technology reviewer on the planet is earned. From a kid uploading videos in Maplewood to a voice that genuinely sways product launches, Marques built his authority on restraint. What I respect is that he never hypes, he just delivers calm, usable judgment, and that integrity is exactly why people trust him. The detail that he plays ultimate frisbee at a high level is a charming surprise. The Forbes 30 Under 30 nod fits, and I have followed his work admiringly for years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marques Brownlee
- Name (Japanese)
- マーケス・ブラウンリー
- Reading
- まーけす・ぶらうんりー
- Born
- December 3, 1993 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Maplewood, New Jersey, United States
- Height
- 6 cm
- Occupation
- YouTuber / television producer
2. Background
- High school
- Columbia High School
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30
- honorary doctorate
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Marques Brownlee born?
Born December 3, 1993 (age 32).
Where is Marques Brownlee from?
Marques Brownlee is from Maplewood, New Jersey, United States.
What does Marques Brownlee do?
Marques Brownlee works as YouTuber, television producer.
How tall is Marques Brownlee?
Marques Brownlee is 6 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.