• Rhett James McLaughlin is an American comedian, actor, musician and YouTube star.
• He and Charles Lincoln 'Link' Neal have been friends since first grade and created the YouTube channel "Good Mythical Morning".
• Rhett graduated with magna cum laude in civil engineering, and Link with summa cum laude in industrial engineering.
• The duo has launched several other channels including "This is Mythical", "Mythical Kitchen" and "The Mythical Show", have won several Streamy awards, and have released two albums.
• Rhett has an estimated net worth of over $16 million.
Short Info
| Spouse | Jessie McLaughlin |
| Mark | Towering height |
| Fact | Gave the commencement speech at his old high school in 2012 with Link Neal, where they performed a song and had the valedictorian smash a Charmander piñata. |
Rhett James McLaughlin is an American comedian, actor, musician, and YouTube star, perhaps best known known for his contributions to the multiple channels of the widely popular YouTube duo, Rhett and Link. Together with his lifelong business partner and best friend, Charles Lincoln ‘Link’ Neal, they created their YouTube channel “Good Mythical Morning”, and soon rose to the stardom they enjoy today. Rhett is one of YouTube’s most adored entertainer. If you want to know more about the famous YouTuber, then feel free to read on as we discuss the life of Rhett and his rise to fame.
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Early life and family
Rhett was born on 11 October 1977, in Macon, Georgia USA, to parents Jim and Dianne McLaughlin. He lived the earliest years of his life in Macon, but in 1984 he moved with his family to Buies Creek, North Carolina.
While in the first grade at Buies Creek Elementary School, Rhett met his life-long friend and partner in mischief, Link. The two were inseparable, and known for being very naughty. In fact, the name of their YouTube channel is derived from an elementary school incident.
After scribbling profanity on their desks, both Rhett and Link were given detention by their teacher, Ms Locklear, and given Mythical Beasts colouring pictures to complete.
The same title is today used to describe their YouTube tribe of fans, all known as Mythical Beasts.
At a young age they both displayed a love for films, and when they were 14 co-wrote a screenplay which they never finished filming. They were also part of a Christian-punk rock band that was named “The Wax Paper Dogz”.
Educational background
Rhett attended school and later varsity with his best friend Charles. Together they finished elementary school at Buies Creek Elementary, and were later roommates while attending the State University of North Carolina.
Both of them studied engineering and completed their degrees. Rhett graduated in 2000 with a Magna Cum Laude in civil engineering, and Link in 2001 with a Summa Cum Laude in industrial engineering.
After varsity they worked in their respective fields, and also joined a Christian organization called Cru, for which they performed comedy sketches. It was during their time with Cru that they developed their true interest in becoming entertainers.
Career
Rhett’s career as a YouTuber began in 2011 with the launch of his co-owned channel.
The first talk show the duo hosted launched on 3rd January, and was cast in their studio in Fuquay-Verina, North Carolina. The show was entitled “Good Morning Chia Lincoln”, derived from the Chia figurine of Abraham Lincoln that would be the centrepiece of the show.
Each show would usually be based on a specific subject that mostly included personal experiences, and what their opinion was on the matter. The show ended after the chia figurine died. They began a second show entitled “Commercial Kings”, which launched in June 2011, and ended in August of that same year.
Following this, the two comedians, Rhett and Link, moved to Los Angeles, California where they started their third and ongoing show, “Good Mythical Morning”, which launched on 9th January 2012.
It has been a smashing success since, with 16.4 million subscribers as of April 2020. The show continues, and now has more than 1700 episodes. Following their prime success, the duo launched a fourth show that aired immediately after “Good Mythical Morning”, entitled “Good Mythical More”.
The two friends also started a podcast series before the launch of their fourth show – “Ear Biscuits”. It was ongoing until 2019, and included several interviews with other YouTube personalities, and plenty of personal discussions. It was once rated at number 14 in the iTunes list of best podcasts, and won the duo a Shorty award for best podcast in 2016.
They have launched several more channels that are each dedicated to the variety of shows Rhett and Link host, including “This is Mythical”, “Mythical Kitchen”, and “The Mythical Show”. The pair has won several Streamy awards, and in 2019 acquired the channel Smosh after Defy Media’s shutdown.
They have also dabbled in music, and are best known for their epic rap battles that involve historical figures. They have performed internationally, and released two albums to date – “Just Mail Us The Grammy”, and “Up To This Point”.
Hobbies, favourite things and interesting facts
There are several trivial facts out there about Rhett, but for practical reasons, we will try to keep this list as short as possible while including the more fun facts.
- His favourite animal is a giraffe
- His favourite board game is Risk
- He has had two near-death experiences, and during both Link had been present
- Despite his size, Rhett is afraid of heights
- Rhett has suffered several back injuries and also psoriasis
- He collects wooden memorabilia, some of which had been gifts from fans including cutlery, bowls and cups, as well as a wooden sphere
- He loves orange creamsicles
- He was an academic performer in school, and never achieved anything less than a B, except in conduct
- Rhett can sing and also plays the guitar
- Rhett admitted to crying every time he sees the film “The Notebook”
- Rhett has dyed his hair a couple of times and would usually choose odd colours such as apricot, yellow and grey
Rhett’s interests include:
- Barbecue
- Basketball
- Conspiracy theories
- Food
- Off-roading/ Four Wheeling
- Fossils/ Geology
- Islands/ Sailing
- Reading Horror Novels
- Snow Skiing
Relationships
Rhett has been married to Jessie Lane since 2001; they have two sons together named Locke and Shepherd. The couple is still seemingly happily married, and there have been no controversies.
Been there. https://t.co/y93N88n7PB pic.twitter.com/lrZQzyd6pj
— Rhett McLaughlin (@rhettmc) May 20, 2020
Physical characteristics
- Date of Birth: 11 October 1977
- Hair colour: Dirty Blonde
- Eye colour: Green
- Height: 6ft 7in (2.066m)
- Weight: 176lbs (80kgs)
- Shoe Size: 8 (US)
- Star Sign: Libra
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
Net worth
Rhett’s estimated net worth as of mid-2020 stands at over $16 million.
General Info
| Full Name | Rhett James McLaughlin |
| Height | 2.01 m |
| Profession | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Jessie McLaughlin |
| Children | Shepherd McLaughlin, Locke McLaughlin, So Dang Dark, Photoshop Your Memories, BBQ Song |
Accomplishments
| Music Groups | Rhett and Link |
Social profile links
Marks
| # | Marks / Signs |
|---|---|
| 1 | Towering height |
| 2 | His hairstyle |
| 3 | His beard |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Met business partner Link Neal on the first day of first grade, when they were both held in from recess for writing profanities on their desks. As punishment, they had to draw unicorns - this is when the became best friends. |
| 2 | Favorite superhero is Hawkman. |
| 3 | Has a wife, Jessie, and two children named Locke and Shepherd. |
| 4 | Suffers from psoriasis, several herniated or ruptured discs in his back, and a predisposition to colon cancer. |
| 5 | Graduated from Harnett Central in Angier, NC in 1996. |
| 6 | Made a blood oath with Link Neal when they were kids. |
| 7 | Suffered from feveral seizure as a child. His sons, Locke and Shepherd, inherited the same trait. |
| 8 | Name of his and Link Neal's fandom is the Mythical Beasts. |
| 9 | Has a degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University, and spent some time working for Black & Veatch. |
| 10 | Deathly afraid of heights. |
| 11 | Gave the commencement speech at his old high school in 2012 with Link Neal, where they performed a song and had the valedictorian smash a Charmander piñata. |
| 12 | Loves all things made of wood, and is frequently gifted & sent things made of wood. |
| 13 | Holds the record at his old high school for most 3-pointers scored in a single basketball season, 77, at Harnett Central to this day. |
| 14 | Moved from Macon, Georgia to Buies Creek, NC in 1984, where he met his best friend [and now business partner] Link Neal. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Mythical Morning | 2015 | TV Series | |
| Epic Rap Battles of History | 2012-2015 | TV Series short | William Clark / Donatello di Niccolò / Wilbur Wright |
| Turn Down for 2014 | 2014 | Video short | Rhett and Link |
| Breaking Bad: The Middle School Musical | 2013 | Video short | Drama Teacher |
| The Mythical Show | 2013 | TV Series | Larnold Jernigan, Sr. |
| Written by a Kid | 2012 | TV Series | Christian |
| I Am a Thoughtful Guy Rap | 2012 | TV Series | Rhett & Link |
| Rub Some Bacon on It | 2012 | TV Series | Rhett & Link |
| My Hair Song | 2012 | TV Series | Rhett & Link |
| Epic Rap Battles of History | 2012 | TV Series | Wilbur Wright |
| What's in the Bible? Vol 7: Exile and Return | 2012 | The Fabulous Bentley Brothers | |
| What's in the Bible? Vol 6: A Nation Divided | 2011 | Video | The Fabulous Bentley Brothers |
| Commercial Kings | 2011 | TV Series | |
| What's in the Bible? Vol 5: Israel Gets a King! | 2011 | Video | The Fabulous Bentley Brothers |
| Epic Rap Battle! | 2010 | TV Series | Rhett & Link |
| Lopez Tonight | 2010 | TV Series | |
| What's in the Bible? Vol 1: In the Beginning | 2010 | Video | The Fabulous Bentley Brothers |
| What's in the Bible? Vol 3: Wanderin' in the Desert | 2010 | Video | The Fabulous Bentley Brothers |
| What's in the Bible? Vol 4: Battle for the Promised Land | 2010 | Video | The Fabulous Bentley Brothers |
| The S.E.T.I. Song | 2009 | TV Series | Rhett & Link |
| One Man's Trash | 2006 | Short | Lead Actor |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Mythical Morning | 2015 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Epic Rap Battle: Nerd vs. Geek | 2013 | Video short | |
| The Mythical Show | TV Series 9 episodes, 2013 written by - 1 episode, 2013 | ||
| I Am a Thoughtful Guy Rap | 2012 | TV Series | |
| Rub Some Bacon on It | 2012 | TV Series | |
| My Hair Song | 2012 | TV Series | |
| Commercial Kings | 2011 | TV Series | |
| Epic Rap Battle! | 2010 | TV Series | |
| The S.E.T.I. Song | 2009 | TV Series | |
| Looking for Ms. Locklear | 2008 | Documentary writer |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Rap Battle: Nerd vs. Geek | 2013 | Video short | |
| Breaking Bad: The Middle School Musical | 2013 | Video short | |
| The Mythical Show | 2013 | TV Series 10 episodes | |
| Written by a Kid | 2012 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| I Am a Thoughtful Guy Rap | 2012 | TV Series | |
| Rub Some Bacon on It | 2012 | TV Series | |
| My Hair Song | 2012 | TV Series | |
| Epic Rap Battle! | 2010 | TV Series | |
| The S.E.T.I. Song | 2009 | TV Series | |
| Looking for Ms. Locklear | 2008 | Documentary | |
| One Man's Trash | 2006 | Short co-director |
Editor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rub Some Bacon on It | 2012 | TV Series | |
| My Hair Song | 2012 | TV Series | |
| Epic Rap Battle! | 2010 | TV Series | |
| The S.E.T.I. Song | 2009 | TV Series | |
| Looking for Ms. Locklear | 2008 | Documentary | |
| One Man's Trash | 2006 | Short |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Kings | 2011 | TV Series executive producer - 3 episodes | |
| Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings | 2011 | TV Series executive producer | |
| Looking for Ms. Locklear | 2008 | Documentary producer | |
| One Man's Trash | 2006 | Short producer |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mythical Show | 2013 | TV Series | |
| The S.E.T.I. Song | 2009 | TV Series 2009 | |
| Looking for Ms. Locklear | 2008 | Documentary | |
| One Man's Trash | 2006 | Short original music |
Cinematographer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looking for Ms. Locklear | 2008 | Documentary | |
| One Man's Trash | 2006 | Short director of photography |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust Up | 2012 | special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTubers React | 2013-2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Good Mythical Morning | 2012-2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| TableTop | 2015 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Nerdy Nummies | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Pancake Manor | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Just Shut Up! | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Mythical Show | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| Rewind YouTube Style 2012 | 2012 | Video short | Himself (as Rhett) |
| The Daily Habit | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| What's Trending | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Conan | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Commercial Kings | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| NSFW Show | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Vlogbrothers | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Brink | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Rhett & Link: Phatdippin' Rap | 2009 | Video short | Himself |
| Online Nation | 2007 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogbrothers | 2013-2014 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Shorty Award | Shorty Awards | Best Web Series | Good Mythical Morning (2012) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | IAWTV Award | International Academy of Web Television Awards | Best Host (Pre-Recorded) | The Mythical Show (2013) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
