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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Throughout his career, Atwood has demonstrated significant business acumen. He launched his merchandise line, Smile More, which became highly successful among his fans. The brand name came from his signature catchphrase and positive message of spreading happiness. He also ventured into feature films, producing and starring in "Natural Born Pranksters" (2016) alongside fellow YouTubers Vitaly Zdorovetskiy and Dennis Roady.
Atwood's success on YouTube has been remarkable, with both his channels accumulating billions of views and millions of subscribers. His achievements have been recognized with various awards, including multiple Streamy Awards. He was also one of the first YouTubers to secure major brand deals and sponsorships, paving the way for future content creators.
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