Charlie McDonnell Bio | Wiki
Charlie McDonnell is a popular British filmmaker, screenwriter, musician, former vlogger, author, and Twitch streamer. On 15 June 2011, Charlie’s YouTube channel charlieissocoollike became the first in the UK to reach one million subscribers. As a musician, Charlie was a member of Doctor Who-themed rock band Chameleon Circuit and became also a member of the short-lived project Sons of Admirals until it was disbanded in May 2011.
In 2010, Charlie released a solo album titled This Is Me. She directed a series of short films from 2013 until 2014 and co-hosted the weekday morning YouTube breakfast show Cereal Time with Capital FM presenter and fellow YouTube vlogger Jimmy Hill from 2015 until 2016. In 2016, Charlie published a book, Fun Science.
After more than a decade of regular uploads, Charlie ended her YouTube career in December 2018 and moved on to screenwriting and television production duties. Charlie’s first series, the science fiction drama Don’t Look Deeper, was released on the streaming platform Quibi in July 2020. She has recently started creating content on Twitch where she plays different games while interacting with her chat.
Charlie McDonnell Age
Charlie was born on October 1, 1990, in Bath, Somerset, England. She is 32 years old. Charlie celebrates her birthday on October 1, every year.
Charlie McDonnell Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Charlie stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (Approx 1.75 m).
Charlie McDonnell Family
She was born and raised in Bath, Somerset to parents Lindsey and Mark. Charlie has two younger siblings: her brother, William, and her sister, Bridie. She holds British nationality.
Charlie McDonnell Girlfriend
Charlie is dating her girlfriend Emily Ruth. The pair started dating in 2013. Before, Charlie was in a relationship with Bryarly Bishop (2011 – 2013).
Charlie McDonnell Education
She attended and studied at Beechen Cliff School, a local state comprehensive foundation school.
Charlie McDonnell Twitch
On 6 March 2019, she announced on Twitter that she had quit YouTube to focus on screenwriting instead. She now streams on Twitch. She began creating content on Twitch where she plays different games while interacting with her chat.
Charlie McDonnell YouTube
Following setting up the YouTube channel, charlieissocoollike on 3 April 2007, Charlie started posting video blogs (or vlogs) to a small audience. Charlie first came to fame when her video titled How To Get Featured on YouTube became viral after it was featured on YouTube’s UK homepage. Charlie’s audience jumped from just under 150 subscribers to over 4,000 in two days.
In January 2008, in celebration of gaining 25,000 subscribers, Charlie asked for 25 challenge suggestions from subscribers, which sparked her series of Challenge Charlie videos. Charlie completed all of these challenges by March 2013, one of which was suggested by TV presenter Phillip Schofield and his daughter Molly, challenging her to perform the dance that accompanies the song ‘Hoedown Throwdown’ from Hannah Montana: The Movie.
In June 2011, Charlie became the first YouTuber in the United Kingdom to reach 1 million subscribers, and in May 2013, her channel reached 2 million subscribers. Most of her videos end with an outro by Stephen Fry. In 2014, Charlie’s YouTube Channel, charlieissocoollike, was listed on New Media Rockstars Top 100 Channels, ranked at #63. On 6 March 2019, she announced on Twitter that she had quit YouTube to focus on screenwriting instead. She now streams on Twitch.
Charlie McDonnell Book
In 2016, Charlie published a book titled Fun Science: A Guide To Life, The Universe And Why Science Is So Awesome. In this book, Charlie takes you on an awesome journey through the cosmos, beginning with the Big Bang through to the Solar System and the origins of life on Earth, all the way down to the particles that make up everything around us (including you and me!).
Charlie McDonnell Doctor Who
She was one of the founding members of Chameleon Circuit, a band known for creating music inspired by the British television series Doctor Who. Together with fellow vloggers Alex Day (Nerimon on YouTube), Liam Dryden (Littleradge), and former member Chris Beattie (CowInParachute), Chameleon Circuit released their self-titled debut album on 1 June 2009.
In July 2010, its song Count the Shadows also appeared on DFTBA Records, Volume Two, a compilation sampler that became given for free in the grab bags at VidCon 2010. In early 2011, Chameleon Circuit, in their new line-up following the departure of Beattie and the addition of Ed Blann and Michael Aranda, started work on their second album Still Got Legs. It became released on 12 July 2011.
In 2014, Charlie and Dryden publicly denounced members Blann and Day, who both suspended their online presence following separate reported incidents of sexual abuse. She, Dryden, and Aranda appeared together at VidCon 2014 for photo signings.
Charlie McDonnell Alex Day
In March 2014, Charlie reported on her blog that she had terminated her friendship with frequent collaborator Alex Day, saying that “I just don’t feel able to call Alex a friend of mine anymore”, after allegations that Day had sexually manipulated and emotionally abused women, and cheated on past girlfriends.
Charlie McDonnell Net Worth
Charlie gets her wealth from her work as a filmmaker, screenwriter, musician, former vlogger, author, and Twitch streamer. Therefore, Charlie has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Charlie’s estimated net worth is $2.3 million.
How Tall Is Charlie McDonnell
Charlie is a woman of above-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (Approx 1.75 m).
How Old Is Charlie McDonnell
Charlie is a 32-year-old who was born on October 1, 1990, in Bath, Somerset, England.
Who Is Charlie McDonnell
Charlie is a filmmaker, screenwriter, musician, former vlogger, author, and Twitch streamer. On 15 June 2011, Charlie’s YouTube channel charlieissocoollike became the first in the UK to reach one million subscribers. As a musician, Charlie was a member of Doctor Who-themed rock band Chameleon Circuit and became also a member of the short-lived project Sons of Admirals until it was disbanded in May 2011.
Charlie McDonnell Social Media Handles
Twitter – @coollike
Instagram – coollike