Shane Dawson Biography
Shane Dawson is best known as Actor, Director, Writer, Podcaster, Author, Youtuber who has an estimated Net Worth of $12 Million. YouTube star who has gained over 21 million subscribers to his channel by posting a range of videos including conspiracy theories, reaction videos and collaborations with other web stars, most notably Jeffree Star. He was born on July 19,1988, Long Beach, CA. He was named the Choice Web Star at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards. Born Shane Lee Yaw, he began posting clips on YouTube in 2007 after turning in videos instead of homework assignments in high school. He lost the 2011 Choice Web Star Teen Choice Award to singer Rebecca Black. He began dating Ryland Adams in 2016 and the two got engaged in 2019. He was previously in a relationship with Lisa Schwartz. His mother's name is Teresa Yaw. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Shane Dawson Bio, Wiki
| First Name | Shane |
| Middle Name | Lee |
| Last Name | Dawson |
| Full Name at Birth | Shane Lee Yaw |
| Alternative Name | Papa Bear, Shaney, Shaney Bird, Shane Dawson |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthday | 19th July, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Long Beach, California, USA |
| Height | 5' 11″ (180 cm) |
| Weight | 190lbs (86 kg) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown – Light |
| Distinctive Feature | Bushy Eyebrows, Hairy Arms, Sideburns, Goofy smile |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Sexuality | Bisexual |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Lakewood High School (2006) |
| Occupation Text | Actor, Director, Writer, Podcaster, Author, Youtuber |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Shane Dawson TV |
| Music Genre (Text) | Sketch comedy, Pop, Comedy, Docuseries, vlog, comedy music, beauty |
| Year(s) Active | 2008 – Present, 2008–present, 2007–present |
| Associated Acts | Trisha Paytas, Joey Graceffa, Gigi Gorgeous, Fine Brothers, Jake Paul, Jeffree Star, Tana Mongeau, Gabbie Hanna, Jacksfilms |
| Shoe Size | 9.5 |
| Official Websites | www.youtube.com/user/ShaneDawsonTV2, www.youtube.com/user/ShaneDawsonTV, web.mac.com/shanedawsontv/shanedawsontv.com/Home.html, www.facebook.com/shanedawsonfans, www.myspace.com/shaneyaw, twitter.com/shanedawson, www.youtube.com/user/shane, http://www.shanedawsontv.com/ & http://www.sdarmy.com/, https://youtube.com/shane |
| Father | Kyle Yaw Jr. |
| Mother | Teresa Yaw |
| Brother | Jerid Yaw, Jacob Yaw |
| Family Member | Lucy Bruce (Cousin), Connor Bruce (Cousin), Sandy Vega (Sister-in-Law), Alicia Bruce (Cousin), Teri Bruce (Aunt), Joshua Bruce (Cousin), Chuck Bruce (Uncle), Ethel Bruce (Grandmother) |
| Friend | Steve Greene, Joey Graceffa, Bart Baker, Lisa Schwartz, Lauren Schnipper, Olga Kay, Daniel Christopher Preda, Brittani Taylor, Alexis G. Zall, Benny Fine, Rafi Fine, Sawyer Hartman, Grace Helbig, Trisha Paytas, Michael J. Gallagher, Colleen Ballinger, Kat Sketch, Kelley Gillaspy, Ryan Radis, Joe Nation, Ingrid Nilsen, Cherami Leigh, Drew Monson, Ricky Dillon, George Rausch, Nikki Limo, Jason Horton, Jack Douglass, Pam Ashton, Gigi Gorgeous, Destery Smith, Jenna Marbles, Jessica Ballinger, Christopher Ballinger, Rachel Ballinger, Joshua David Evans, Julien Solomita, Garrett Watts, Lily Marston |
| Pets | Miley (Dog), Muffins (Cat), Charlie (Dog), Chocolate (Dog), Corny (Dog), Snoop (Cat), Judy (Dog), Buster (Turtle), Uno (Dog), Cheeto (Cat), Honey (Dog) |
| Favorite People | Hilary Duff, Miley Cyrus, Lucas Cruikshank, Joey Graceffa, Garrett Watts, Alexis G. Zall, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Eddie Murphy, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Tara Reid, Rebecca Black, Austin Mahone, Jennette McCurdy, Trisha Paytas, Kyle Massey, Destery Smith, Kathy Griffin, Baby Ariel, Trevor Moran, Ryland Adams |
| Favorite Movies | Titanic, 50/50, Scream, Edward Scissorhands, Brokeback Mountain, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Elf, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Precious, Kill Bill, The Breakfast Club, 50 First Dates, Home Room, Air Bud, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Simon Birch, The Mighty, Bring It On, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Jingle All The Way, The Santa Clause |
| Favorite TV Shows | Friends, Full House, Lizzie McGuire, That's So Raven, Cupcake Wars, American Idol, Spongebob Squarepants, A.N.T. Farm, Hoarders, Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures, Shark Tank, True Jackson VP, Project Runway, Drake And Josh, Big Brother, Degrassi, Fringe, Family Guy, Cake Boss, Suite Life of Zack and Cody, The X Factor, Nathan For You |
| Favorite Bands | Nsync, The Jonas Brothers |
| Favorite Songs | Believe – Cher, A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton, Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) – Kelly Clarkson, My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion, Complicated – Avril Lavigne, G.U.Y. – Lady Gaga, Reflection – Christina Aguilera |
| Favorite Places | Target, Lush, Taco Bell, Golden Spoon, Urban Outfitters, Walmart, Sam's Club, Chuck E. Cheese's, Dave & Buster's, Sweet Lady Jane, American Eagle Outfitters, The Cheesecake Factory, El Torito |
| Favorite Foods | Peeps, Reese's, Cheese Balls, Cupcakes, Chicken Sallad, Brussels Sprouts, Tacos, Burritos, Slurpies, Cookies And Cream, Egg Nog, Stuffing, Chips And Dip, Ranch Dressing, Bacon, Snickers, Frozen Yogurt, Luchables, Splenda, Candy, Cake, Cheesecake, Donuts, Red Velvet Cake, Carrott Cake, Nachos |
| Favorite Colors | Blue, Purple |
| Favorite Accessories | Chapstick |
Early Life
Dawson grew up in Long Beach, California, and he graduated from Lakewood High School. As a teenager, Dawson was bullied for his weight in school. He has two older brothers, Jacob Yaw (born 1980) and Jerid Yaw (born 1985). The siblings had a close relationship, and helped Dawson during these times. He has since lost 150 pounds (68 kg). He first became interested in making videos when he would turn in videos as school projects with his friends in high school. Dawson grew up in a low income household to a single mother, Teresa Yaw.
Shane Dawson Dating, Wife, Girlfriends and Relationships
- Ryland Adams and Shane Dawson are engaged.
- Garrett Watts and Shane Dawson dated from 26th to January 2016.
- Shane Dawson and Chad Morgan (II) dated from 14th July to December 2015.
- Lisa Schwartz and Shane Dawson dated 20th December 2011 to May 2015.
- Nadine Sykora and Shane Dawson dated from 6th December 2010 to November 2011.
Shane Dawson Filmography
| Film | Year | Character | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wayback: A Real YouTube Rewind | 2019 | Shane Dawson | TV Movie |
| Shane | 2017 | Shane Dawson | TV Show |
| Internet Famous | 2016 | Tomas Butterman | Movie |
| Escape the Night | 2016 | The Renegade | TV Show |
| Shane & Friends | 2016 | TV Show | |
| It Gets Worse | 2016 | Shane | Short Film |
| Bob Thunder: Internet Assassin | 2015 | Shane Dawson | Movie |
| I Hate Myselfie | 2015 | Shane Dawson | Short Film |
| Viral Video 2 | 2015 | Shane | Short Film |
| I Hate Myselfie 2 | 2015 | Shane Dawson | Short Film |
| Chaos Wolves | 2015 | Shane | TV Show |
| Not Cool | 2014 | Scott | Movie |
| Fifty Shades of Grey Parody | 2014 | Shane | TV Show |
| The Laundry | 2014 | Guest | TV Show |
| Annoying Orange Holiday Fruitacular | 2014 | Ghost of Christmas Past (voice) | Short Film |
| Conspiracy Theories with Shane Dawson | 2014 | Shane | TV Show |
| Smosh Babies | 2013 | New Teacher Shane | TV Show |
| Animeme Rap Battles | 2013 | Nyan Cat | TV Show |
| Smiley | 2012 | Binder | Movie |
| The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange | 2012 | Popcorn, The Ghost of Christmas Past | TV Show |
| MyMusic | 2012 | Chip | TV Show |
| The Intern | 2011 | Mr. E (2011) | TV Show |
| How Shananay Stole Christmas | 2011 | Shananay | Short Film |
| Friends Forever | 2011 | Amy Johnson | Short Film |
| Platonic | 2011 | Mugger | TV Show |
| Last Moments of Relationships | 2010 | Seth | TV Show |
| YouTube Assassin | 2010 | Aunt Hilda, Paris Hilton, Shane Dawson | TV Show |
| TV Guide Letter Theater | 2010 | Teenage Boy | TV Show |
| Electric Spoofaloo | 2009 | Aron Ralston, Hermione, Various | TV Show |
| Totally Sketch | 2009 | Various | TV Show |
| The Station | 2009 | Various | TV Show |
| The Annoying Orange | 2009 | Coconut, Donut | TV Show |
| My Profile Story | 2009 | Seth | TV Movie |
| Prop Eight | 2009 | Son | TV Show |
| The Lego Batman & Spider-Man Movie 2 | 2009 | Spider-Man (voice, as ShaneDawsonTV) | Short Film |
| Shane Dawson TV | 2008 | Shanaynay, Shane Dawson, Shane's Mom | TV Show |
| Smosh | 2005 | Dane Shawson | TV Show |
Shane Dawson Discography
| List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications | ||
| Year | Title | |
| 2011 | “Hey, Suup!?” (featuring Eric Stuff Production) | |
| 2012 | “Superluv!” | |
| 2012 | “The Vacation Song” | |
| 2012 | “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Spoof)” (featuring Wendy McColm) | |
| 2012 | “High School: The Rap” | |
| 2012 | “Maybe This Christmas” | |
| 2013 | “I Knew You Were Trouble – Spoof” (featuring Wendy McColm) | |
| 2013 | “F**k Up” | |
| 2013 | “82 (Spoof of 22 By Taylor Swift)” (featuring Wendy McColm) | |
| 2013 | “Birthday Spoof” | |
| 2013 | “Applause Parody” | |
| 2013 | “Wrecking Ball Spoof” (featuring Kristin Findley) | |
| 2013 | “This Christmas Life” | |
| 2014 | “Blank Space Parody” | |
| 2015 | “Famous YouTuber” | |
| 2017 | “You Didn't Glow Up” (featuring Ryland Adams) | |
| 2017 | “Girlish Body” | |
Shane Dawson Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $12 Million |
| Income Source | Primary Income source YouTube Star (profession). |
