Daniel Robert Middleton (born 8 November 1991), better known online as DanTDM (formerly TheDiamondMinecart), is a British YouTuber and gamer known for his video game commentaries. His online video channels have covered many video games including Minecraft, Roblox and Pokémon.
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| Born | Daniel Robert Middleton 8 November 1991 |
| Other names | TheDiamondMinecart |
| Alma mater | University of Northampton |
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| Spouse |
Jemma Middleton (m. ) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Channel | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Genre | Gaming |
| Subscribers | 26.3 million (main channel) 31.9 million (combined) |
| Total views | 18.8 billion (main channel) 20.7 billion (combined) |
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Last updated: 4 October 2022 |
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His channel has been listed among the top YouTube channels in the United Kingdom. In July 2015, he was listed as one of the most popular YouTubers in the world by viewership. He has won several Kids’ Choice Awards and set Guinness World Records for his gaming and presenting. In 2017, Middleton topped the Forbes list of Highest-Paid YouTube Stars, earning $16.5 million (about £12.2 million) in one year. As of July 2022, his YouTube channel has reached over 26.2 million subscribers, 18.6 billion video views, and has posted over 3,500 videos.
Early life
Daniel Robert Middleton was born on 8 November 1991 in Aldershot, England, as the elder of two siblings. His parents divorced when he was a child. He attended the University of Northampton where he studied music production.
Career
In 2012, Middleton created TheDiamondMinecart, a gaming channel. He changed his channel’s name to TheDiamondMinecart // DanTDM, and then, on 12 December 2016, to DanTDM. He currently produces videos out of his home studio in Wellingborough. Middleton’s content is largely targeted at children.
He released a graphic novel called Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal on 6 October 2016. The novel remained at the number one spot on The New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover graphic books for eleven weeks. He was a featured guest at the Cheltenham Literature Festival and went on a book tour that included parts of the UK and a visit to New York City. In 2017, he embarked on a tour through the United States and Australia.
In 2017, he starred in a web series called DanTDM Creates a Big Scene starring himself and featuring other social media entertainers and actors. The series premiered on 7 April 2017 exclusively for YouTube Red (now called YouTube Premium), YouTube’s subscription service. The show “follows DanTDM and his group of animated friends as they battle to keep their live show on the road”.
In 2019, Middleton ranked 41 in UK’s Top 100 Influencer List by The Sunday Times, which also estimated Middleton’s net worth to be £25 million.
Personal life
Middleton married his girlfriend, Jemma, in March 2013. Their son, Asher, was born on 5 January 2020.
Daily Habits
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Work Time |
10 AM to 8 PM |
| Workout Time | 8 AM to 9 AM |
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| Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Update Soon |
Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
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Net Worth
The Estimated Net worth is $80K – USD $85k.
| Monthly Income/Salary (approx.) | $80K – $85k USD |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $4 million- $6 million USD |
