Unveiling Shay Carl: The Life, Fortune, and Family of a YouTube Icon



Shay Carl biography: net worth, age, height, weight, partner, children.

Shay Carl is a notable American YouTube personality, vlogger, and author who Forbes has recognized as one of the “most successful video entrepreneurs on YouTube.” Shay Carl runs three YouTube channels, two of which exceed three million subscribers. Additionally, he owns his own production company, ‘Maker Studios.’

Shay Carl: Profile summary

Full Name/Real Name Shay Carl Butler
Nickname Shay Carl
Gender Male
Occupations vlogger, writer, and YouTuber
Nationality American
Place of Birth Logan, Utah, United States
Date of Birth 5-Mar-80
Age in 2022 42 years
Height 1.75 m
Height in Feet 5 feet 8 inches
Height in cm 175 cm
Weight 96 kg
Weight in Pounds 211 pounds
Marital Status Married
Partner Colette Butler(m. 2003)
Children Yes (Emmi Laurie Butler, Daxton Charles Butler, Avia Colette Butler, Gavin Butler, Brock Vincent Butler)
Net Worth $35 million

Shay Carl: Biography & Early Years

Shay Carl Butler was born in Logan, Utah, on March 5, 1980, to parents Laurie Butler and Carl Butler. He is the eldest of four siblings, all of whom are YouTubers.

Following his high school graduation, he devoted two years to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guyana, Trinidad, and Barbados. He enrolled at Idaho State University but ultimately withdrew to pursue a career.

Shay Carl: Personal Life

In January 2003, Shay Carl tied the knot with Colette (“Katilette”) Butler. They have five children named Daxton, Brock, Emmi, Avia, and Gavin. Their family is affectionately known as the “Shaytards.” The lives of their children have been shared with the public.

Before gaining fame on YouTube, Shay worked various jobs, including DJing for Z103’s radio station, driving a school bus, and installing granite countertops.

Shay Carl: Age, Height, and Weight

Born on March 5, 1980, Shay Carl is 40 years old as of today’s date, January 24, 2021. He stands at a height of 1.75 m and weighs 96 kg.

Shay Carl: Career

Shay Carl started creating videos and uploading them in 2007. His first video was named ‘Fun with Helium and Passing Out.’ He then decided to post videos daily. His popularity skyrocketed after his content was noticed by Philip DeFranco.

He later joined YouTube’s partner program and became a co-founder of Maker Studios. In 2009, he collaborated with Midi Mafia to execute a flash mob at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. He runs YouTube channels “SHAYTARDS” and “shay carl,” which have four million and one million subscribers, respectively. He has worked with several celebrities such as Bas Rutten and Charles Barkley.

Butler also co-hosts a podcast called “When the Kids Go to Sleep” with his wife, Colette. In March 2017, he paused his YouTube channel for an extended period.

Shay Carl has appeared in various web series such as ‘The Station,’ ‘The Annoying Orange,’ ‘MyMusic,’ and ‘Wonder Quest.’ He lent his voice to the animated online series called ‘Shaybeard.’ In 2011, he made a guest appearance in the television show ‘No Ordinary Family.’ Shay Carl also featured in the TV series ‘Studio C’ in 2016.

Shay Carl: Partner, Children

Shay Carl’s three brothers are successful vloggers on YouTube, each garnering over one hundred thousand subscribers. In January 2003, he married Colette Crofts, and together they have five children. His family is lovingly referred to as Shaytards by their audience, and they are often regarded as YouTube’s first family. Many aspects of his children’s lives have been captured and shared as vlogs on his YouTube channel.

Shay Carl: Net worth

Shay Carl’s estimated net worth is roughly $35 million. In 2014, he purchased a hundred acres of land in Pocatello, and in 2016, he acquired another property in Inkom. His company Maker Studios was sold to The Walt Disney Company for $500 million in March 2014. Moreover, he earns significant income from his three YouTube channels.