SatJul 19

Karl Jacobs

Karl Jacobs is an American YouTube personality and Twitch star born on July 19, 1998. Jacobs is best known for his affiliation with the YouTuber, MrBeast, however, he’s created a name for himself in the world of video game streaming. Jacobs is fairly new to the scene, and his career dates back to 2017. He’s an entertaining YouTube personality whose creative videos have made him popular. So, join us to celebrate his special day today!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Karl Jacobs

Nickname:

GamerBoyKarl

Birth date:

July 19, 1999

Age:

25

Zodiac Sign:

Cancer

Height:

5' 11"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$3 million

Karl's Social Media:

Background

Karl Jacobs is an American Twitch star that is famous for his game streams, DreamS.M.P., and affiliation with MrBeast. Jacobs was born on July 19, 1998. His birthplace is North Carolina, U.S. He was born into an average-income family of five, and he has a brother and a sister. Jacobs is of English and German descent and a Cancer by design. He attended Fort Dorchester High School and was a Class of 2016 graduate. Jacobs started streaming video games in high school. His Twitch career began in 2017 when he began streaming on the platform. At this time, Jacobs was a writer and editor for “GameT.Z.”

Jacobs kept posting his streams until 2018 when he got a job offer from the MrBeast crew. Jacobs was offered a chance to be the video editor for this famous YouTuber, and he decided to take it. Jacobs worked for MrBro, MrBeast’s brother, before ascending the ladder. He appeared in some of MrBeast’s videos in 2020 before he was invited by Dream to join the “Minecraft” server, Dream SMP, in August. As a streamer, this greatly influenced Jacobs’ career. He gained a lot of followers from this association which impacted his earning potential. Jacobs plays an interesting character in the lore. On a particular series of “Minecraft,” he tried correcting the past on Tales from the SMP. The Dream SMP team even participated in the “Minecraft” tournament, M.C.11, and were crowned as the winners.

Jacobs has amassed enviable fame with an impressive fanbase of 3.6 million YouTube subscribers on his main channel, almost four million Instagram followers, and more on other platforms. He is a creative streamer who shares his life with his family and friends. Jacobs has never been married, nor does he have kids.

Career timeline

2017
He Starts Streaming on Twitch

Jacobs starts streaming on Twitch under the username GamerBoyKarl.

2018
He Joins the MrBeast Crew

Jacobs begins working as an editor for MrBeast.

2020
He Becomes an On-Screen Member

Jacobs becomes a frequent on-screen member of MrBeast’s videos.

2020
He Joins Dream SMP

After gaining popularity on the MrBeast channel, Jacobs joins the SMP server.

Why We Love Karl Jacobs

  1. He is inventive

    Jacob’s YouTube videos are always creative. He gives his subscribers fun and unique content.

  2. He persevered

    Jacobs worked hard at his passion for video game streaming until it paid off. His success is inspiring.

  3. He loves his family

    In one of MrBeast’s insane videos, Jacobs won $100,000 for his sister. He cares deeply about his family.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He has A.D.H.D.

    Jacobs suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

  2. His favorite movie

    Jacobs loves this animated film, “Ratatouille.”

  3. He went to community college

    Jacobs attended Portland Community College after high school.

  4. He plays “Roblox”

    Although Jacobs focuses more on “Minecraft,” he also plays “Roblox.”

  5. He is scared of dogs

    Jacobs revealed his fear of canines on Twitter but admitted his love for cats.

Karl Jacobs FAQs

Is Karl Jacobs color blind?

Jacobs has deuteranopia and can’t identify red and green colors.

Is Karl Jacobs still friends with MrBeast?

Yes, and he still appears in his videos.

Is Karl Jacobs married?

In the Dream SMP, Jacobs is engaged to Sapnap and Quackity, but in real life, he is single.

Karl Jacobs’s birthday dates

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2025 July 19 Saturday
2026 July 19 Sunday
2027 July 19 Monday
2028 July 19 Wednesday
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