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United Kingdom Daniel Howell is a globally recognized YouTuber, comedian, author, and presenter who has cultivated a significant online presence and expanded his career into diverse entertainment fields.
Dan Howell has been a YoungMinds Ambassador since opening up about his depression in October 2017.
UTA and the comedy division of UK talent management company InterTalent have signed British YouTube star, author, TV host and comedian Daniel Howell.
UTA and the comedy division of UK talent management company InterTalent have signed British YouTube star, author, TV host and comedian Daniel Howell.
Known for his frequent collaborations with his partner Phil Lester as part of the entertainment duo Dan and Phil. Together, they presented the Sunday night entertainment show 'Dan and Phil' on BBC Radio 1 from January 2013 until August 2014, and the station's 'Internet Takeover' slot from September 2014 until April 2016.
Howell and Lester collaborated on a YouTube channel for digital entertainment company My Damn Channel, entitled 'The Super Amazing Project', in which they investigated paranormal events.
Daniel Howell also wrote a blog for The Huffington Post about the creative process behind his videos.
From 2014 to 2016, Howell and Lester hosted content for the Brit Awards, including the global YouTube livestream of the ceremonies and backstage videos.
In 2015, Howell and Lester had voice cameo appearances in the UK cinema release of Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Big Hero 6' as Technician 1 & 2.
In December 2016, Howell and Lester voiced gorilla princes named Majinuni and Hafifu respectively, in the episode 'The Lost Gorillas' of Disney Junior's 'The Lion Guard'.
In June 2023, Howell presented a documentary titled 'The Cost of Being a YouTuber: UNTOLD' for Channel 4, in which he interviewed creators such as Dan Rhodes and Vikkstar.
'The Amazing Book Is Not on Fire' was published in the UK on October 8, 2015, by Ebury Press and Random House Children's Books.
'The Amazing Book Is Not on Fire' was published in the UK on October 8, 2015, by Ebury Press and Random House Children's Books.
In October 2016, 'The Amazing Tour Is Not on Fire' was released as a YouTube Red Original film along with a documentary, 'Dan and Phil's Story of TATINOF'.
Lester and Howell partnered with BBC Studios' TalentWorks to release a film of 'Interactive Introverts' with bonus features, such as behind the scenes content and director's commentary, on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital download in December 2018.
'You Will Get Through This Night' was released May 18, 2021, under the HQ and Dey Street Books imprints of HarperCollins.
A ticketed live premiere of the recording for 'We're All Doomed!' was streamed via Kiswe on February 15, 2024, with a pre-show event hosted by Lester and an after-show Q&A session with Howell.
In 2014, Howell co-founded IRL Digital, Ltd. with Lester's brother Martyn. The company creates and sells merchandise of various other media personalities.
In October 2017, the duo released a party board game via Big Potato, 'Truth Bombs'.
Daniel James Howell, born on June 11, 1991, in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, embarked on his journey into the entertainment world by creating his YouTube channel, ‘danisnotonfire’, in October 2009. He initially pursued a law degree at the University of Manchester in 2010 but decided to leave in 2011 to dedicate himself to radio presenting and video blogging full-time. His early career saw him cultivating a substantial following on YouTube, initially with solo content and later through frequent collaborations with Phil Lester, forming the popular entertainment duo ‘Dan and Phil’. Together, they transitioned their online success into various traditional media, including radio and television.
Throughout his career, Howell has achieved notable milestones, including presenting the Sunday night entertainment show on BBC Radio 1 from 2013 to 2014, and subsequently ‘The Internet Takeover’ until 2016. In 2015, he co-authored his first book, ‘The Amazing Book Is Not on Fire’, which became a New York Times Bestseller. This was followed by a successful theatrical stage show, ‘The Amazing Tour Is Not on Fire’, which toured the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Europe. His work also includes voice acting roles in Disney productions and a BBC Three documentary, ‘The Supergamers’.
Howell has continued to diversify his career with subsequent projects such as the book ‘Dan and Phil Go Outside’ (2016) and the ‘Interactive Introverts’ global tour (2018). In 2021, he published his solo mental health guide, ‘You Will Get Through This Night’, which became a Sunday Times Bestseller. After a hiatus from YouTube, he launched his solo comedy tour, ‘We’re All Doomed!’ in 2022, demonstrating his continued evolution as a performer and his commitment to addressing mental health. His recent activities include presenting a Channel 4 documentary, ‘The Cost of Being a YouTuber: UNTOLD’, in 2023, and announcing a third joint tour with Phil Lester, ‘Terrible Influence’, for 2024–2025, solidifying his multifaceted career in media.
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