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| ''' YouTuber. At 6,000,000+ subscribers, the YouTuber will be missed, and his YouTube account has been given to a friend to post the last recorded videos of October 4th 2015. | number=1 | at=Opening segment, Closing credits }}</ref> | |||
| '''Joseph Garrett''' is an English ] who posts videos about the game '']'' as the character '''Stampy Cat'''.<ref name="breakfast">{{cite AV media | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KAQidh25Lm0 | title=Stampy on why his Minecraft tutorials have YouTubers gripped | publisher=BBC Breakfast | date=7 March 2014|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> In 2014, Garrett's was one of the ten most watched YouTube channels in the world.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-26327661 | title=Minecraft gamer's YouTube hit 'more popular than Bieber | publisher=BBC News | date=7 March 2014 | accessdate=9 November 2014 | author=Precey, Matt}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.reveal.co.uk/real-life-stories/news/a555866/man-earns-gbp236k-a-month-through-playing-minecraft-on-youtube.html | title=Man earns £236k a month – through playing Minecraft on YouTube! | publisher=Reveal.co.uk | date=6 March 2014 | accessdate=9 November 2014 | author=Lewsey, Karen}}</ref> | |||
| The channel is aimed at children, and his audience is largely 6 to 14-year-olds.<ref name="bbc"/> As the character of Stampy Cat, an orange and white cat, Garrett tells stories within ''Minecraft'' and other games. He gives viewers ideas for activities to pursue with their friends.<ref name="breakfast"/> Garrett describes the character as "a bigger, brighter, better version" of himself.<ref name=independent>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/stampy-cat--cartoon-thats-bigger-than-bieber-earns-new-stamping-ground-9953225.html|title=Stampy Cat: Joseph Garrett's cartoon from Minecraft that is bigger than Justin Bieber – and has just been linked to Disney|last=Burrell|first=Ian|work=]|date=1 January 2015|accessdate=4 January 2015}}</ref> He receives correspondence from his viewers and thinks they see him as a friend, rather than "a presenter in a studio".<ref name="bbc"/> Other characters in the videos include iBallisticSquid, played by Garrett's friend David Spencer.<ref name="bbc"/> | |||
| Garrett studied video production at university and initially intended to be a games journalist. His early YouTube work consisted of "]" videos which he made for his own amusement. When he noticed that his primary audience was children, he reoriented his work to be family-friendly.<ref name=guardian/> When the videos became popular, Garrett left his job as a barman to focus on producing the content full-time.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/bedroom-gamer-joseph-garrett-making-3210608 | title=Bedroom gamer's YouTube videos get 170 million hits and earn him a FORTUNE | publisher=The Mirror | date=5 March 2014 | accessdate=9 November 2014 | author=Stretch, Euan}}</ref> | |||
| On 25 April 2015, Garrett launched a spinoff educational YouTube channel in collaboration with ].<ref name=guardian>{{cite web | url=http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/09/stampylonghead-youtube-education-minecraft-maker-studios | title=YouTube star Stampylonghead launching new education channel | publisher=The Guardian | date=9 April 2014 | accessdate=9 November 2014 | author=Dredge, Stuart}}</ref> The series, ''Wonder Quest'', is scripted, professionally produced, and designed so that it can be used in classrooms. Garrett has also been attached to a ''Minecraft'' film.<ref name=independent/> In July 2015, he appeared on the series premiere of the Disney XD show '']'' where he portrays the announcer Stampy Cat at the World Gaming Championships.<ref name="gamers"/><ref name="gamers ep">{{cite episode | title=Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything | airdate=22 July 2015 | network=Disney XD | series= Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything | serieslink=Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything. On October, 4th 2015, Garrett passed due to an aneurysm. Trending hashtags "#cutforstampy" is implying to self-harm due to the passing if the YouTuber. At 6,000,000+ subscribers, the YouTuber will be missed, and his YouTube account has been given to a friend to post the last recorded videos of October 4th 2015. | number=1 | at=Opening segment, Closing credits }}</ref> | |||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| Joseph Garrett | |
|---|---|
 Garrett appearing at Minecon in 2015 | |
| Born | Joseph Garrett 1990 or 1991 (age 33–34) |
| Other names | Stampy Cat, Stampylonghead, Stampylongnose |
| Occupation(s) | YouTube personality, gaming commentator, actor |
| Years active | 2006 – Present |
| Known for | Minecraft Let's Play videos |
| Website | www |
YouTuber. At 6,000,000+ subscribers, the YouTuber will be missed, and his YouTube account has been given to a friend to post the last recorded videos of October 4th 2015. | number=1 | at=Opening segment, Closing credits }}</ref>
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BBC Breakfast | Himself | Guest star | |
| 2014 | Appsolute Genius with Dick and Dom | Himself | Exclusive interview and various guest appearances | |
| 2015 | Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything | Stampy Cat | Ep. "Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything" |
Awards and nominations
- The Game Awards (2014) - Trending Gamer - Nominated
- 2015 Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite Tipster (UK) - Nominated
- Streamy Awards – Gaming – Nominated (2014, 4th edition), Pending (2015, 5th edition)
References
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
bbcwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - "BBC Breakfast - Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- "Could Minecraft make Stampy millions?". BBC News. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- "Appsolute Genius competition winner revealed". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- CBBC (8 October 2014). Stampy in real life Minecraft Interview on Dick and Dom's Appsolute Genius. YouTube. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- CBBC (19 November 2014). Stampy in real life! Interview on Appsolute Genius. YouTube. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- Elizabeth Wagmeister. "'Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything' to Premiere July 22 - Variety". Variety. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- "Nominees". thegameawards.com. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "NickALive!". nickalive.blogspot.com. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "4th Annual Winners & Nominees". The Streamy Awards. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- "Streamy Awards: James Franco, 'SnapperHero,' Fifth Harmony, Tyler Oakley Score Nominations". TheWrap. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "5th Annual Winners & Nominees". The Streamy Awards. Retrieved 28 September 2015.