YouTuber 101: Phil Lester

Your go-to guide for everything you need to know about YouTuber Phil Lester, aka Amazing Phil!

When is his birthday?

January 30, 1987

What is his most popular video?

“Phil Is Not On Fire 6”

What else do you need to know?

Phil was around at the inception of YouTube. He uploaded his first video in March 2006 titled “Phil’s Video Blog.” Since then, he has amassed more than 3 million subscribers, along with other accomplishments. He moved in with his best friend Dan Howell (danisnotonfire) in 2011, and the pair moved to London in 2012. Phil also hosted a BBC 1 Radio show with Dan that ended in April 2016. Dan and Phil wrote a book together titled The Amazing Book Is Not On Fire, and they created their stage show The Amazing Tour Is Not On Fire together.