Ethan Klein (born June 24, 1985) is an Israeli-American YouTube creator and internet star whose ideas are based on creating content on social media. He and his wife, Hila Klein, co-manage the YouTube channel h3h3Productions, which is known for its reaction videos.
The channel has over six million subscribers, and was named YouTube Channel of the Year by Reddit in 2016. Ethan Klein also runs a podcast, where he broadcasts live interviews with famous figures in the entertainment industry.
Millions of people subscribe to Ethan Klein and Hila Klein’s second channel. When popular YouTuber Matt Hoss accused Ethan Klein of plagiarism and sued him, Ethan Klein was thrust into the center of a controversy. He later won the case. Ethan is a popular YouTuber and a dedicated philanthropist.
Israeli-American YouTuber
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| Full name: | Ethan Edward Klein |
| Stage name: | Ethan Klein, h3h3Productions |
| Born: | June 24, 1985 (age 39) |
| Place of birth: | Ventura, California, United States |
| Nationality: | Israel, USA |
| Height: | 1.80 minutes |
| Parents: | Gary Klein, Donna Klein |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Hila Klein (married 2012) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Teddy Klein, Bruce Klein |
| Job: | YouTuber • Internet Personality |
| Net worth: | 20 million dollars |
Early life and education
Ethan Edward Klein was born on June 24, 1985, in Ventura, California, United States, to Gary Klein and Donna Klein, both Ashkenazi Jews. He is American and of Jewish ancestry. His maternal grandfather was the late American film and television producer Leonard Katzman.
Ethan Klein attended Buena High School. He later pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing while studying English Literature at the University of California. When he graduated in 2009, he was also named to the Dean’s Honor Roll.
Ethan Klein’s eyebrow twitching is partly due to his Tourette syndrome. He often discusses his illness in his films. He admitted to being dyslexic in one of his podcast episodes.
Career
In Israel, Ethan Klein started his career as a marketing manager. He produced a few videos for Hila Klein’s college projects in 2013, which he then uploaded to his YouTube channel, h3h3Productions. However, the channel was founded in 2011. As the videos became popular, he was inspired to make more videos. He and his wife, Hila Klein, began producing videos for the channel together.
Reaction videos and sketch comedy dominate their content. The most popular of these are Ethan Klein’s reaction videos. The channel’s most viewed reaction video, VAPE NATION, has received over 20 million views.
Their channel has gained immense popularity for criticizing certain YouTube policies, personalities, and internet trends. Reddit recognized the channel as YouTube Channel of the Year in 2016 after it gained over six million subscribers.
Celebrities including Justin Roiland, Alex Hirsch, Dana Terrace and Joey Salads helped them raise more than $200,000 in September 2017 for Direct Relief, a fund that helps victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Argumentative
There was an uproar when another YouTuber, Matt Hoss, accused Ethan Klein and Hila Klein of plagiarism. He accused the YouTubers of using a significant portion of one of his films without crediting the source.
Additionally, he asserted that the stolen material had nothing to do with Ethan’s original video. Matt Hoss claimed that although he initially asked Ethan to remove the copied material from their film, Ethan Klein refused.
Ethan Klein and Hila Klein quickly set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for their legal costs. They received a lot of support from their fans and eventually won their case. They gained more subscribers to their channel due to their success. He announced his victory in a Twitter post on August 23, 2017. He also produced a video about the victory.
Ethan Klein has contributed to the Fair Use Defense Account (FUPA) after his legal dispute with Matt Hoss was resolved, which will benefit those who have been targeted by false copyright claims. The account supports those who have been victims of false copyright claims in court cases and raises funds to help with their legal costs.
Personal life
During a trip to Israel, Ethan Klein first met Hila Klein at the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem. They started dating soon after. 2012 saw Ethan Klein and Hila Klein marry after years of courtship. He has two sons: Teddy Klein and Bruce Klein.
They initially shared a house in Florentin, a southern part of Tel Aviv, Israel. They moved to the United States in April 2015. In September 2015, they moved to Los Angeles and then to New York City.
Ethan Klein and Hila Klein moved to Los Angeles in August 2016. They identify as agnostic and atheist. However, they also observe Jewish holidays.
Net worth
Ethan Klein’s net worth is $20 million. The majority of his wealth comes from his successful career as a YouTuber, comedian, and producer.
Social media
Instagram: Ethan Klein. Host @h3h3production
Twitter: @h3h3production
