Biography
Karl Thomas Jacobs (born July 19, 1998), formerly known as GamerBoyKarl, is a popular Twitch streamer and YouTuber from the United States. He has gained immense popularity for his role in the on-screen cast of MrBeast and his engaging Minecraft content.
Furthermore, Karl Jacobs has expanded his creative horizons by creating the fascinating collection ‘Stories from SMP‘ is located in the Dream SMP universe.
This extraordinary narrative project will go beyond the screen and into the world of comics through an exciting collaboration with Dark Horse Comics.
American YouTuber
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| Full name: | Karl Thomas Jacobs |
| Stage name: | Karl Jacobs, GamerBoyKarl |
| Born: | July 19, 1998 (age 26) |
| Place of birth: | USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | Portland Community College |
| Height: | 1.8 minutes |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs |
| Siblings: | Corry Jacobs and Sean Jacobs |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | YouTuber • Internet Personality |
| Net worth: | $1 million – $5 million |
Early life and education
Karl Jacobs, a highly regarded Twitch streamer and YouTuber, hails from North Carolina, USA. He was born on July 19, 1998, of English and German descent.
Although the identities of his parents are not widely known to the public, for convenience they may be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs.
Karl Jacobs also has a brother named Corry Jacobs and a sister named Sean Jacobs who are part of his active family. Before starting his successful career in the digital field, Karl diligently pursued his studies at Fort Dorchester High School and graduated in 2016. He then enrolled at Portland Community College and spent two years pursuing a major in multimedia.
Career
Starting his career in 2017, Karl Jacobs started his journey by streaming Roblox on Twitch under the pseudonym GamerBoyKarl. Two years later, he secured a position as a video editor for popular YouTuber MR BRO aka CjTheseDays. Jacobs then moved on to work as a cameraman for Mr. Bro’s brother, popular YouTuber MrBeast. Eventually, he became an integral part of MrBeast’s on-screen cast.
During an episode of MrBeast Gaming, Karl Jacobs met Dream, a popular Minecraft YouTuber. Dream then invited Jacobs to join his server, SMP Dream.
Since rising to fame, Karl Jacobs has amassed 4.22 million subscribers on YouTube, cementing his status as a beloved and popular figure on the platform. Known for his engaging and entertaining personality, he consistently delivers content that keeps his audience engaged.
His videos are an entertaining mix of challenges, pranks, and daring stunts that keep viewers eagerly awaiting each new upload. In addition to his own endeavors, Karl Jacobs has also shown his friendship and chemistry with fellow YouTubers Sapnap and GeorgeNotFound as they co-host the critically acclaimed podcast Banter. With a growing fan base, Jacobs brings joy and excitement through his creative projects on YouTube.
Awards & Nominations
- 11th Streamy Awards (2021) for Breakout Creator
- Game Awards 2022 (2022) for Content Creator of the Year
Social media
- YouTube Channel: Karl
- Instagram name: Karl Jacobs (@karljacobs)
- Facebook: Karl Jacobs
- Tiktok handle: Karl (@karljacobs)
- Twitch handle: karljacobs
Personal life
Karl Jacobs, 26, is not currently in a romantic relationship and has not shared any details about his previous relationships or dating experiences with the public.
However, he has openly admitted that he is asexual and has little to no sexual desire for others. Karl Jacobs is not married but claims to have a child.
Net worth
Karl Jacobs’ estimated net worth has dropped from $1 million to $5 million. His YouTube channel, which boasts over 4.22 million subscribers, is his primary source of income.
Karl also generates revenue from his Twitch streaming platform, where he has amassed over 3.52 million followers. As a member of the MrBeast team, he earns commissions from the sale of MrBeast merchandise and runs his own merchandise line.
