What is Roman Atwood's net worth and salary?
Roman Atwood is an American comedian, prankster, and vlogger who has a net worth of $30 million. Roman Atwood is known for his YouTube channel and his hidden camera public prank videos. As of this writing, Roman Atwood has had more than 5 billion views on his YouTube channel. He has more than 15 million subscribers. At his peak, Roman was one of the highest-paid YouTubers on the planet, with annual earnings of at least $10 million from his various business ventures.
Born on May 28, 1983, in Millersport, Ohio, Atwood began his content creation journey in 2009 when he started posting videos online.
Atwood initially gained recognition through his prank channel "RomanAtwood," where he created elaborate practical jokes and social experiments. His most viral pranks included the "Plastic Ball Prank," where he filled his entire house with plastic balls while his wife was away, and the "Anniversary Prank," which generated millions of views. However, what set Atwood apart from other prank channels was his focus on maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere and avoiding mean-spirited content.
In 2013, Atwood launched his second channel, "Roman Atwood Vlogs," which documented his daily life with his family. This channel quickly surpassed his prank channel in popularity, as viewers connected with his authentic personality and his relationship with his wife Brittney Smith-Atwood, their children, and his son Noah from a previous relationship. The vlogs showcased everything from ordinary family moments to extraordinary adventures, giving viewers an intimate look into their lives.
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Early Life and Education
Roman Atwood was born on May 28, 1983 in Millersport, Ohio to Susan and Curt. In high school, he began producing and filming videos. Before he hit it big on YouTube, Atwood worked at his family's rope factory.
YouTube Career
Atwood joined YouTube in 2009. His first channel, RomanAtwood, focused on prank videos. One of his most-watched prank videos was "Anniversary Prank Backfires!!," which he uploaded in late 2013. In the video, Atwood attempts to prank his girlfriend Brittney by telling her that he has been unfaithful, but his charade backfires when Brittney sees the camera and decides to reverse the prank on him. The video went on to rack up over 85 million views. A year later, Atwood had another big hit with his video "Killing My Own Kid PRANK!!," which sees him prank Brittney by throwing a mannequin in a Spider-Man costume at her, pretending it was their son. In early 2015, Atwood uploaded a video showing him filling his house with plastic balls, turning it into a glorified ball pit; the video was subsequently used by Nissan in its half-time commercial during Super Bowl XLIX. Among his other notable pranks, Atwood TP-ed Howie Mandel's house with the help of Mandel's son Alex. In 2016, his prank channel went dark.
The second YouTube channel created by Atwood is RomanAtwoodVlogs, on which he posts vlog updates about his life. The channel became his most popular, accumulating over 15 million subscribers and upwards of 5.5 billion total views. Following an extended period of inactivity on social media, Atwood launched his third YouTube channel, RomanAtwoodPodcast, in 2022. Centered on his podcast, it features various special guests and friends, including fellow YouTubers Vitaly Zdorovetskiy (VitalyzdTv) and Yousef Erakat (Fousey). RomanAtwoodPodcast has amassed over 500,000 subscribers and more than 55 million total views.
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Other Appearances
In 2016, Atwood appeared alongside fellow YouTubers Vitaly Zdorovetskiy and Dennis Roady in the comedy film "Natural Born Pranksters." The film follows the three as they stage pranks too complex and racy to put on YouTube. Distributed by Lionsgate, "Natural Born Pranksters" was given a limited theatrical release and made available on iTunes. It was later put on Netflix. Also in 2016, Atwood appeared alongside his family in an episode of the reality television series "Tanked," and began a world tour with fellow YouTuber Yousef Erakat.
Smile More
In 2013, Atwood launched his own merchandise line called Smile More, selling T-shirts, hoodies, and various accessories. Originally based out of his and his wife's basement, the business was moved to a separate building on their property in 2016. Later, in 2022, Smile More was moved to Texas in a collaboration with Atwood's longtime friend Matt Carriker, a fellow YouTuber.
Personal Life
Atwood wed his first wife, Shanna Riley, in 2001. They had a son named Noah in 2004. In 2008, the pair divorced after Riley allegedly cheated on Atwood with a friend while on vacation. Atwood went on to date Brittney Smith, whom he married in 2018. Together, they have two sons named Kane and Knox and a daughter named Cora.
