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MrBeast was born in Wichita, Kansas, United States on May 7, 1998. MrBeast is listed as a YouTuber and entrepreneur. The age as of 2026 is 28. Education on record includes East Carolina University. Recorded honors include Silver Play Button (2016), Gold Play Button (2017), Diamond Play Button (2018) and 2 more.
My Take
What strikes me most about MrBeast is that he treats generosity as a format. Plenty of creators chase virality; he built a machine where the bigger the giveaway, the bigger the audience, and the bigger the audience, the bigger the next giveaway. Team Trees and Team Seas proved the loop can serve genuinely good causes, not just stunts. I am also impressed by the businessman behind the grin, with burgers, snacks and a whole media operation before thirty. My honest read: he is less a YouTuber than a new kind of broadcaster, one who figured out that optimism, scaled relentlessly, is the most watchable thing on the internet.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- MrBeast
- Name (Japanese)
- ミスタービースト
- Reading
- みすたーびーすと
- Born
- May 7, 1998 (age 28)
- Origin
- Wichita, Kansas, United States
- Height
- 200 cm
- Occupation
- YouTuber / entrepreneur
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- East Carolina University
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Silver Play Button
- 2017 Gold Play Button
- 2018 Diamond Play Button
- 2021 Custom Play Button
- 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | MrBeast |
| Notable work | Team Trees |
| Notable work | Team Seas |
| Notable work | Feastables |
| Notable work | MrBeast Burger |
| Notable work | Beast Philanthropy |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was MrBeast born?
Born May 7, 1998 (age 28).
Where is MrBeast from?
MrBeast is from Wichita, Kansas, United States.
What does MrBeast do?
MrBeast works as YouTuber, entrepreneur.
How tall is MrBeast?
MrBeast is 200 cm.
What is MrBeast known for?
Notable works include MrBeast, Team Trees, Team Seas.
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