Markiplier is a well-established YouTuber, gamer, filmmaker, and social media influencer. He is an American with a very complex ethnicity and Asian looks. His actual name is Mark Edward Fischbach and Markiplier is just his handle on YouTube which became his identity.
Mark is one of the people who joined YouTube as a creator very early on and made quite a fortune with his content. Fiscbach is among the most followed accounts on YouTube and has stepped into the world of filmmaking as well with the passage of time.
Just like Nianan Guerrero and Khaby Lame are famous on TikTok, Mark is a star on YouTube.
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Markiplier Biography
Date of Birth | June 28, 1989 |
Age | 35 years old (as of 2024) |
Height | 1.78 m (5’ 9ft) |
Weight | 75 kg~ |
Girlfriend | Amy Nelson |
Net Worth | $40 million |
Zodiac | Cancer |
Hometown | Honolulu, Hawaii |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Secular |
Education
Mark was an intelligent child from the start but suffered from discrimination and bullying due to his Asian heritage. He studied and graduated from a public school in Ohio called Milford High School.
He was always interested in gaming and wanted to design games but his father was against it. To make up for his dream, he was admitted to the University of Cincinnati and studied Biomedical Engineering.
However, Fischbach did not graduate as an engineer. He has already found success online and he dropped out of university to pay attention to his growing online business.
Physical Appearance
Mark has very unique looks. His eyes are clearly Asian but he looks a mixed caucasian. He is 5’9 feet tall and weighs about 75 kg. Fischbach takes care of his health and does gym to stay fit.
His muscular body and arms are visible whenever he posts a picture for his loving fans.
His looks definitely add to Mark’s overall charm and popularity.
Career
After hitting rock bottom in his personal life in all aspects, Fischbach decided to change his fate. He jumped on the bandwagon in 2012 and just like the famous singer, Jason Derulo, Mark joined YouTube. The decision to join social media changed to course of his life.
Although he had initially planned to do comedy sketches, Fischbach’s Let’s Play video became very famous.
Let’s Play video were a new concept at the time and Mark was different due to his interest in Indie Horror games. His reactions and commentary made the videos super entertaining as well.
Soon after, he was making money and was known in the circle. In 2015, Mark hosted his first gaming awards. Being a host gave him more confidence and opened more paths for him.
He signed a contract with the Willian Morris Endeavor agency and soon started his first Tour known as the You’re Welcome Tour. The tour was successful and involved many skits, improv and comedy making Mark an all-rounder as an entertainer.
In 2019, Mark released an original YouTube creation by the name of A Heist With Markiplier. It was an interactive special and people loved it worldwide. Fischbach has also ventured into the world of Podcasts with The Edge of Sleep being his most famous podcast yet.
Currently, he is working on producing a film called Iron Lung which is going to be his theatrical debut. Besides these ventures, Mark co-started a clothing line called Cloak which he features in his videos often.
Films
- Smosh: The Movie – 2015
- A Heist With Markiplier – 2019
- In Space With Markiplier – 2022
Podcast
- 3 Peens In A Pod – 2018
- The Edge Of Sleep – 2019
- Distractible – 2021
- Go! My Favorite Sports Team – 2022
Net Worth
Fischbach has multiple sources of income. Besides YouTube, he has a TikTok account. He works with brands also with sponsorships and endorsements. Mark has a clothing line famous among his fan community and many joint ventures such as podcasts with fellow YouTubers.
His current net worth is nearing $40 million in April 2024 and it is increasing exponentially with each passing year.
Family And Relationship
Mark was born in Hawaii to a German American father who served in the USA military and a Korean Mother. His parents met in South Korea and moved to America after getting married. Their happiness did not last as they divorced when Mark and his older brother Tom were still young. Despite family issues, Mark and Tom still grew up well. Tom is a well-known comic artist.
Fischbach is a one-woman man and he has been with Amy Nelson since 2015. They are not officially married but are a couple as happy as any other.
Social Media
Being a king of social media, Mark has 36.6 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. His Instagram comes next with 12.1 million followers and more than 1k posts so far. Fischbach also started a TikTok later on which currently has 7 million followers. This talented man has raked 3.6 million followers from all over the world on his Facebook page too.
Social Media Handles
- YouTube – Markiplier
- Instagram – Markiplier
- TikTok – Markiplier
- Facebook – Markiplier
Hobbies
Fischbach is a creative king with exceptional abilities. Most of his time is spent working for his various projects. When he is not working, he spends time with his girlfriend and his dog who he loves dearly.
Mark is a sporty man and loves all things athletic. He works out to maintain his health and enjoys being close to animals and nature.
Some Interesting Facts
- He has been nominated for several awards through the years and has won 7 awards so far.
- Mark was included in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018.
- He appears as a game character in Pewdiepie: Legend Of The Brotist.