Arin Hanson: Bio And Career Highlights

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Arin Hanson

Born

January 6, 1987

Died

Birthplace

Margate, Florida, US

Age

39 Years Old

Horoscope

Capricorn

Who Is Arin Hanson?

Arin Joseph Hanson is an American YouTuber, actor, and animator, widely recognized for his pioneering work in online animation. His distinctive humor and engaging persona have made him a staple in digital entertainment.

Hanson burst into the public eye with his “Metal Gear Awesome” animation on Newgrounds, which quickly went viral. This success propelled him into further web series and established his unique comedic voice in the gaming world.

Full Name	Arin Joseph Hanson
Gender	Male
Height	6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Relationship Status	Married
Net Worth	$2 million
Nationality	American
Education	Received GED
Father	Lloyd Hanson
Mother	Maurette Hanson
Siblings	Nate Hanson

Early Life and Education

Born in Margate, Florida, Arin Joseph Hanson was encouraged by his mother, Maurette Hanson, to pursue his creative interests from a young age. He experimented with stop-motion animation, showcasing an early passion for visual storytelling and performance.

Hanson eventually left high school and earned his GED, focusing on his animation and voice acting aspirations rather than traditional academics.

Notable Relationships

Arin Joseph Hanson married Suzanne Berhow on October 25, 2013, after they first met at a convention in 2002. Berhow, also known online as Mortem3r, frequently appears in his content and has her own gaming channel.

Hanson and Berhow do not have any children. He has openly identified as bisexual on multiple occasions in recent years.

Career Highlights

Arin Joseph Hanson gained serial success with Game Grumps, co-founded in 2012, which evolved into a massively popular YouTube Let’s Play series with millions of subscribers. His animated web series, The Awesome Series, notably including “Metal Gear Awesome,” also garnered significant internet fame and led to commissions from MTV.

Beyond Game Grumps, Hanson co-founded Real Good Touring, a company that organizes tours for internet personalities and independent performers. He also developed the pin trading product “Arpeegees,” inspired by classic RPG video games.

Signature Quote

“I’m not far away, I just have a really tiny head.”