
Ray William Johnson is a well-known American comedian, YouTuber, and internet personality, famous for his viral crime video storytelling and comedy series.
Ray William Johnson Bio
Full Name | Raymond William Johnson |
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Date of Birth | August 14, 1981 |
Age (2025) | 43 years old |
Birthplace | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Christian |
Education | Studied History at Columbia University (Did not graduate) |
Profession | YouTuber, Comedian, Content Creator |
Famous For | "Equals Three," Viral Crime Video Storytelling |
YouTube Debut | April 2009 |
Net Worth (2025) | $12 million USD |
Relationship Status | Engaged to Kelly Farrell (Since 2022) |
Life and Career
Ray was born on August 14, 1981, making him 43 years old as of 2025. He grew up in a Christian family in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, and holds American nationality. He completed his high school education at Norman North High School, graduating in 1999. He later attended Columbia University, where he studied history, but did not graduate.
His YouTube career began in April 2009 while he was still in college. Initially, he planned to attend law school but later decided to focus on YouTube full-time. He launched a series called "Equals Three," where he humorously reviewed viral YouTube videos with sarcastic and sometimes dark humor. The series quickly gained massive popularity, making Ray an internet sensation.
By 2013, his YouTube channel had surpassed 10 million subscribers and accumulated over 2 billion views, making it one of the most-watched and subscribed channels at the time. Although Ray stepped down from hosting "Equals Three" in March 2014, he continued producing the show while also working on other web series like "Booze Lightyear," "Comedians On," and "Top 6."
After taking a break from YouTube, he returned in 2020 with a new series called "Svperhvman." He also revived his animated music project "Your Favorite Martian" and released a new video, "Orphan Tears Part 2," marking the first upload from the project in over a decade.
Family and Personal Life
Ray’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, raised him alongside his brother. Since 2016, he has been in a relationship with Kelly Farrell. In May 2022, the couple announced their engagement.
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Ray and Kelly Photo Credit: Instagram /@raywillianjohnson |
Net Worth
As of 2025, Ray William Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $12 million USD, thanks to his success on YouTube, brand collaborations, and content creation.