Ray William Johnson is a well-known American comedian, YouTuber, and internet personality, famous for his series and storytelling of viral crime videos.
Ray William Johnson’s Profile
Full Name | Ray William Johnson |
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Date of Birth | August 14, 1981 |
Age | 43 years old (2024) |
Hometown | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA |
Nationality | American |
Education | Attended Columbia University (History, did not graduate) |
Occupation | Comedian, YouTuber, Internet Personality |
Famous For | “Equals Three” series, viral crime videos |
Parents | Mr. and Mrs. Johnson |
Siblings | 1 Brother |
Relationship Status | Engaged to Kelly Farrell (since 2022) |
Net Worth (2024) | $10 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Ray was born on August 14, 1981, making him 43 years old as of 2024. He grew up in a well-settled family in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, and holds American nationality. Ray completed his high school education at Norman North High School, graduating in 1999. He later attended the Columbia University School of General Studies, where he studied history, though he did not graduate.
Family and Personal Life
Ray’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, and he has a brother. As of now, Ray is in a relationship with Kelly Farrell, whom he started dating in 2016. In May 2022, the couple announced their engagement.
Career
Ray William Johnson’s career took off in April 2009 when he started his self-titled YouTube channel while studying at Columbia University. Initially planning to go to law school, he decided to pursue YouTube full-time instead. He began posting a series called “Equals Three,” where he provided funny, sarcastic, and often dark commentary on popular YouTube videos. The series quickly gained immense popularity, turning Ray into an overnight sensation.
By 2013, his channel had surpassed 10 million subscribers and accumulated over 2 billion views, making it one of the most-watched and subscribed channels at the time. Though Ray left “Equals Three” in March 2014, he continued to produce it along with other web series like “Booze Lightyear,” “Comedians On,” and “Top 6.”
After taking a yearlong hiatus, Ray returned to YouTube in 2020 with a new series called “Svperhvman.” He is also known for posting series and storytelling of viral crime videos and revived his side project “Your Favorite Martian,” releasing a new video called “Orphan Tears Part 2,” the first in over ten years.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Ray William Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million USD.