PewDiePie Biography
Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg was born on October 24, 1989, in Gothenburg, Sweden. He dropped out of university to pursue YouTube full-time. He grew his gaming channel into the most-subscribed individual channel on YouTube for nearly a decade. He stepped back from regular content after the birth of his son in 2023.
Personal Life
Who are PewDiePie's parents?
Ulf Christian Kjellberg, Lotta Kristine Johanna Nilsson
Was PewDiePie married?
PewDiePie was married once, to Marzia Bisognin (2019–N/A).
Did PewDiePie have children?
PewDiePie had 1 child: Björn Kjellberg.
What religion was PewDiePie?
PewDiePie was N/A.
What was PewDiePie's ethnicity?
PewDiePie was of Swedish heritage.
Career Highlights
Awards
- Guinness World Record for most YouTube subscribers (individual, multiple years)
Facts About PewDiePie
- Most subscribed individual YouTuber in the world for nearly a decade
- Stepped back from YouTube in 2023 after the birth of his son
- Was mired in 2017 controversy over antisemitic jokes — he apologized
- Is based in Japan and has embraced Japanese culture
PewDiePie Quotes
"Stay awesome, bros."
Legacy
PewDiePie was the most subscribed individual YouTuber in the world for nearly a decade. He has over 111 million subscribers. He is one of the most influential figures in the history of online content creation.
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Last verified: 2026-05-20