Jimmy Tatro
| Jimmy Tatro | |
|---|---|
| Born |
James Richard Tatro February 16, 1992 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, writer, YouTube personality |
| Years active | 2011–present |
James Richard "Jimmy" Tatro[1] (born February 16, 1992) is an American actor, comedian, writer and YouTube personality. He is the creator and star of the YouTube channel "LifeAccordingToJimmy", which has about 2.5 million subscribers and 300 million video views. Tatro writes, produces and directs each of his video sketches with his friend, Christian A. Pierce. Tatro has starred in Grown Ups 2, 22 Jump Street and Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland, and will appear in the film Camp Manna alongside Gary Busey, set to be released in 2016.[2]
Early life
Tatro was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California where he was known as a class clown and an avid basketball fan. He started making comical videos with friends in High School, and then continued to do so at University of Arizona. He dropped out of school his junior year. While at Arizona he was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.
Career
Tatro performs stand-up across the country at comedy clubs and college campuses.[3]
Tatro's career segued onto the silver screen in 2013 with a minor role in the Adam Sandler comedy Grown Ups 2. He then co-starred opposite Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in 2014's 22 Jump Street as Rooster.[4][5] In 2016, he appeared in the film adaption of Blue Mountain State.
Tatro will star alongside Gary Busey in the Christian Summer Camp comedy, Camp Manna, set to be released in 2016.[2] Tatro's character, Clayton Vance, is described as "the epitome of Christian cool, Clayton Vance is the counselor every kid wants to be. He only loves one thing more than the Lord… himself. Leader of the Righteous Regiment cabin, his alarming charisma and pedigree for 'winning souls' makes him the envy of everyone. But underneath this suave identity lies a lot of insecurity, and he will do anything it takes including lying, cheating, and manipulating Ian into his cabin - to win his fifth consecutive God Games title."[6] Filming for Camp Manna concluded September 8, 2015 - with the official release date yet to be announced.[7]
Life According To Jimmy
In 2010, Tatro created his YouTube channel, LifeAccordingToJimmy, with his creative partner, Christian Pierce, in which he uploads comedy skits. As of August 2016, the channel has over 2.53 million subscribers. Tatro's videos have had numerous celebrity appearances, including: Angela Kinsey, David Henrie, Alexander Ludwig, Emily Osment, Darin Brooks, Milo Ventimiglia, Riff Raff, and Liliana Mumy.
In 2014, his YouTube channel was listed on New Media Rockstars Top 100 Channels, ranked at #92.[8]
Personal life
Tatro attended the University of Arizona, and is a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–present | LifeAccordingtoJimmy | Himself | Web series |
| 2012 | Grown Ups 2 | Fratboy Jimmy | Cameo |
| 2013 | Homemade Movies | Thug | "Tim Burton's I'm Batman" (Season 2, Episode 9) |
| 2014 | 22 Jump Street | Rooster | |
| 2015 | How to Have Sex on a Plane | Lead Guy | Short |
| 2015 | Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland | Dick Dawg | |
| 2016 | Almost Royal | Himself | "Law and Order" (Season 2, Episode 6) |
| 2016 | Boo! A Madea Halloween | Sean | |
| 2016 | Internet Famous | TBA | Post-production |
| 2016 | Camp Manna | Clayton Vance | Pre-Production |
References
- ↑ Ancestry.com. "California Birth Index, 1905-1995".
- 1 2 http://www.record-eagle.com/news/lifestyles/local-set-actors-featured-in-camp-manna-film/article_010411a4-8131-511b-a5f5-1c8851a6eb88.html
- ↑ Life According to Jimmy Tatro!. http://cobbscomedyclub.com/event/1C004CAF0B99E018 Cobbs Comedy Club
- 1 2 Carmen Bruer (September 19, 2014). "A round of applause for comedian Jimmy Tatro". Los Angeles Loyolan. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ↑ "Jimmy Tatro Goes from YouTube Sensation To The Silver Screen". The Source. April 6, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
- ↑ http://campmannamovie.com/about-the-film/
- ↑ http://www.summercampculture.com/summer-camp-comedy-starring-gary-busey-filming-in-michigan/
- ↑ "The NMR Top 100 YouTube Channels: 100 – 76!". New Media Rockstars. Retrieved 6 January 2015.