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|birth = November 8, 1991|November 8, 1991 | |birth = November 8, 1991|November 8, 1991 | ||
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'''Daniel Robert "Dan" Middleton''' (born November 8, 1991 [age | '''Daniel Robert "Dan" Middleton''' (born November 8, 1991 [age 34]), better known as [[DanTDM (channel)|'''DanTDM''']] (short for "DanielTheDiamondMinecart"), is the main protagonist in the ''Custom Mod Adventures'' and ''Minecraft Hardcore'' series. He is from the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjpzNnButL8AhXEnGoFHbREA1AQFnoECBAQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FUnited_Kingdom&usg=AOvVaw1KQ_7amueB_0QnPJ7DAtfB UK]. He used to record daily but as of now he records videos every week or so. He currently has 29.2 million subscribers, and over 20 billion total channel views. He's married to [[Jemma Middleton]] and has 2 kids, [[Asher Middleton]], and [[Miles Middleton]]. Dan currently has his own show; "Challenge DanTDM". It is aired on [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjKpZf3vtX8AhVeg4kEHd6nDSIQFnoECDUQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FSky_Kids_(TV_channel)&usg=AOvVaw0OTxfe2sEh1a2_K4uuaANy Sky Kids]. | ||
== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
Daniel Middleton was born on November 8th, 1991 in Aldershot, England. He was the elder of 2 siblings. His parents divorced when he was just a child. He attended the University of Northampton where he studied music production. | Daniel Middleton was born on November 8th, 1991 in Aldershot, England. He was the elder of 2 siblings. His parents divorced when he was just a child. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2D9Y6lSFkw</ref> He attended the University of Northampton where he studied music production. Prior to his career as a YouTuber and author, he worked at Tesco, telling the BBC in 2017 "When I earned enough money off YouTube to match it [wage at Tesco] my wife persuaded me to do it." | ||
Middleton married his girlfriend, Jemma (b. 9 April 1992), in March 2013. Their first son, Asher, was born on the 5th of January, 2020, and their second son, Miles, was born on the 22nd of November, 2022. Daniel has openly discussed his struggles with mental health, including severe depression during the COVID-19 lockdown isolation and experiences related to postnatal depression following the birth of his kids. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ2AMRiRDZg</ref> | |||
On the 6th of September, 2023, Middleton posted on his Twitter and Instagram about the unexpected death of his dog, Ellie. On 7 September 2023, he posted on YouTube a video titled "goodbye ellie". | |||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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*[[Melbot]]: Dr. Trayaurus and Dan's robot assistant and secretary for the lab. She helps Dan and Dr. Trayaurus with any help that they need. She hasn't appeared in Dan's lab videos recently and it is unknown what has happened to her. | *[[Melbot]]: Dr. Trayaurus and Dan's robot assistant and secretary for the lab. She helps Dan and Dr. Trayaurus with any help that they need. She hasn't appeared in Dan's lab videos recently and it is unknown what has happened to her. | ||
*[[Craig the Mailman]]: a character who occasionally delivers crafting ingredients. He is meant for comedy in Dan's lab series. He seems mildly insane. He often says "HEEEEEEEEHHHHHH!" and often picks up random items and uses them, such as a banjo. | *[[Craig the Mailman]]: a character who occasionally delivers crafting ingredients. He is meant for comedy in Dan's lab series. He seems mildly insane. He often says "HEEEEEEEEHHHHHH!" and often picks up random items and uses them, such as a banjo. | ||
*McDuck: a chicken which extremely rarely appears in the videos. Its last appearance was in TRAYAURUS' OPERATION. | *[[McDuck]]: a chicken which extremely rarely appears in the videos. Its last appearance was in TRAYAURUS' OPERATION. | ||
*[[Denton]]: Introduced in the Mutant Bugs Mod. He got fired and is now portrayed as somewhat of a villain in the Secret Agent mod, the Robot Supersuit mod, and at Insomnia 53 where Dan made a live Custom Mod Adventure titled TRAYAURUS GETS KIDNAPPED, the 2014 and 2015 Dr Trayaurus' Christmas Countdown, and an live Custom Mod Adventure titled GREAT LONDON ROBBERY!! during MineCon 2015. He is the villain of the channel and is very evil and pesky, and now appears extremely rarely on Dan's videos. However, he made a return in Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal. He had also appeared in On Tour and Creates A Big Scene. | *[[Denton]]: Introduced in the Mutant Bugs Mod. He got fired and is now portrayed as somewhat of a villain in the Secret Agent mod, the Robot Supersuit mod, and at Insomnia 53 where Dan made a live Custom Mod Adventure titled TRAYAURUS GETS KIDNAPPED, the 2014 and 2015 Dr Trayaurus' Christmas Countdown, and an live Custom Mod Adventure titled GREAT LONDON ROBBERY!! during MineCon 2015. He is the villain of the channel and is very evil and pesky, and now appears extremely rarely on Dan's videos. However, he made a return in Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal. He had also appeared in On Tour and Creates A Big Scene. | ||
*[[Terrance (Pig)|Terrance]]: A pig who lives in Trayaurus' Lab in the PC world of Minecraft. He wears a saddle and loves carrots. He appears rarely in Dan's Mod Showcase Videos and Custom Mod Adventures, usually as a form of transport. | *[[Terrance (Pig)|Terrance]]: A pig who lives in Trayaurus' Lab in the PC world of Minecraft. He wears a saddle and loves carrots. He appears rarely in Dan's Mod Showcase Videos and Custom Mod Adventures, usually as a form of transport. | ||
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*Eve: Dan's assistant in the theatre show, On Tour. She is addicted to her phone and loves taking selfies. Her second appearance was on the YouTube Red series, DanTDM Creates A Big Scene. | *Eve: Dan's assistant in the theatre show, On Tour. She is addicted to her phone and loves taking selfies. Her second appearance was on the YouTube Red series, DanTDM Creates A Big Scene. | ||
*protecc: An Iron Golem who lives in Dan's Hardcore Survival series. He was the iron golem who spawned on top of the Villager Vending Machine and accidentally named by Dan. His name was based on the [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/he-protec-but-he-also-attac meme]. | *protecc: An Iron Golem who lives in Dan's Hardcore Survival series. He was the iron golem who spawned on top of the Villager Vending Machine and accidentally named by Dan. His name was based on the [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/he-protec-but-he-also-attac meme]. | ||
*atacc: An Iron Golem who also lived in Dan´s Hardcore Survival series. He is protecting the Villager Vending Machine together with his good friend protect. He died while Dan was at his AFK Fish Farm together with protecc. Since this Dan said he would kill any Monster that comes near his House/Village. (Dan also build a shrine with a Music box in which he plays in | *atacc: An Iron Golem who also lived in Dan´s Hardcore Survival series. He is protecting the Villager Vending Machine together with his good friend protect. He died while Dan was at his AFK Fish Farm together with protecc. Since this Dan said he would kill any Monster that comes near his House/Village. (Dan also build a shrine with a Music box in which he plays in honour of both of them) | ||
*[[Skinny Life|Skinny]]: DanTDM's | *[[Skinny Life|Skinny]]: DanTDM's favourite cat from his Hardcore series. She dies after getting hit by Dan's trusty bow, "Le Shoot." Skinny had a Husband, a son, and two daughters. | ||
=== Minor Characters === | === Minor Characters === | ||
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=== Official DanTDM 2017 Diary and Activity Book: Lots of Things to Make and Do === | === Official DanTDM 2017 Diary and Activity Book: Lots of Things to Make and Do === | ||
''Main Article: Official DanTDM 2017 Diary and Activity Book: Lots of Things to Make and Do'' | ''Main Article: [[Official DanTDM 2017 Diary and Activity Book: Lots of Things to Make and Do]]'' | ||
'''''Official DanTDM 2017 Diary and Activity Book: Lots of Things to Make and Do''''' is a book/diary where you could write anything. It is also filled with puzzles and acitivities. You could also make your own experiments. | |||
'''''[https://dantdm.fandom.com/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781409171188 ISBN]''''' | '''''[https://dantdm.fandom.com/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781409171188 ISBN]''''' | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*Dan's overall views are currently over | *Dan's overall views are currently over 20 billion views. This makes his channel the most viewed gaming YouTube channel. | ||
*For a very long time, people thought that Dan’s middle name was Andrew, but later it was revealed to be Robert. | *For a very long time, people thought that Dan’s middle name was Andrew, but later it was revealed to be Robert. | ||
*Dan has written a song called “Mirror, Sailboat” for a video, and currently uses it as his channel outro. | *Dan has written a song called “Mirror, Sailboat” for a video, and currently uses it as his channel outro. | ||
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*Dan had written a song called 'Spacedog' on January 24, 2024 where he often uses it as his background track for his live streams. | *Dan had written a song called 'Spacedog' on January 24, 2024 where he often uses it as his background track for his live streams. | ||
*On May 16, 2024, DanTDM tweeted out that he had went to the hospital to get his appendix removed because he had appendicitis.<ref>https://twitter.com/dantdm/status/1791158445908939086</ref> | *On May 16, 2024, DanTDM tweeted out that he had went to the hospital to get his appendix removed because he had appendicitis.<ref>https://twitter.com/dantdm/status/1791158445908939086</ref> | ||
*DanTDM was invited to the new Minecraft Movie set, showing behind the scenes footage.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h4RB4n2pexk</ref> | |||
*DanTDM has his own radio show on Classic FM where he would showcase video game music series such as Minecraft, Pokémon, etc. It would be hosted until Easter. | |||
*On March 30, 2025, DanTDM announced that he was going to be in the new Minecraft Movie.<ref>https://x.com/dantdm/status/1906422949349097623</ref> | |||
*On April 10, 2025, DanTDM had made another announcement where he appeared in the new Black Mirror series. The episode is called "USS Callister: Into Infinity"<ref>https://x.com/dantdm/status/1910383485912834252</ref> | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||