Shane Dawson

About

YouTube star who has gained over 20 million subscribers to his channel by posting a range of videos including conspiracy theories, reaction videos and collaborations with other web stars, most notably Jeffree Star. 

Before Fame

Born Shane Lee Yaw, he began posting clips on YouTube in 2007 after turning in videos instead of homework assignments in high school. 

Trivia

He was named the Choice Web Star at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards.  

Family Life

He began dating Ryland Adams in 2016 and the two got engaged in 2019. He was previously in a relationship with Lisa Schwartz. His mother's name is Teresa Yaw.

Associated With

He lost the 2011 Choice Web Star Teen Choice Award to singer Rebecca Black.