Markiplier is an American filmmaker, actor, and YouTuber who gained fame for his Markiplier channel, uploading videos of himself and his friends playing and commenting on video games.
Markiplier Biography
| Real Name | Mark Edward Fischbach |
| Nickname | Markiplier |
| Profession | Filmmaker, YouTuber, and Actor |
| Date of Birth | 28 June 1989 |
| Age | 36 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Gaming, travelling, reading |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube |
Education Qualification
| School | Milford High School |
| College | University of Cincinnati |
| Education Qualification | Degree in Biomedical engineering |
Markiplier Age
Markiplier was born on 28 June 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. He is 36 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Cancer. YouTuber Markiplier’s real name is Mark Edward Fischbach.
Markiplier Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Amy Nelson |
| Spouse/Wife | Amy Nelson (m. 2025) |
| Children | N/A |
Markiplier Family
| Father’s Name | Cliffton M. Fischbach |
| Mother’s Name | Sunok Fischbach |
| Brother’s Name | Jason Thomas Fischbach |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut (YouTube) | Channel Name – Markiplier Years active – 2012-present Genres – Let’s Play, comedy, vlog Subscribers – 37.8 million (as of 2025) |
| Film | 2015: Smosh: The Movie |
| Television | 2013-14: Table Flip |
| Award | Not known |
Markiplier Movies
- 2015 – Smosh: The Movie
- 2019 – A Heist with Markiplier
- 2022 – In Space with Markiplier
- TBA – Iron Lung
Markiplier Television/Web Series
- 2013-14 – Table Flip
- 2014-15 – YouTubers React
- 2014 – Annoying Organge
- 2015-18 – YouTube Rewind
- 2015 – Grumpcade
- 2017-present – Villainous
- 2018 – HowToBasic
- 2022 – Markiplier from North Korea
- 2024 – The Edge of Sleep
Markiplier Podcasts
- 2018-21 – 3 Peens in a Pod
- 2019 –present – The Edge of Sleep
- 2021-present – Distractible
- 2022-present – Go! My Favourite Sports Team
- 2024-present – PowerWash Pals
Markiplier Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 173 cm In meters – 1.73 m In feet & inches – 5’8” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 79 kg In pounds – 184 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Markiplier Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $45 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $5 million (annual) |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Filmmaking, YouTube, acting, business, endorsement, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Markiplier
- Markiplier (Mark Edward Fischbach) was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Cliffton and Sunok.
- His father was a German American military officer who met his Korean mother, Sunok Frank, in South Korea.
- His maternal family history is explored in the 2022 documentary Markiplier from North Korea.
- After his birth, the family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, but his parents divorced when he was young.
- He graduated from Milford High School in 2007 and enrolled at the University of Cincinnati.
- He received a degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
- He met Wade Barnes in sixth grade and roomed with Bob Muyskens in his freshman year. They would become his long-term friends and collaborators.
- Markiplier registered his first YouTube channel on 6 March 2012.
- He had a lifelong interest in video games and decided to do gaming videos while the trend was growing.
- He and Janet Varney co-hosted the 2015 South By Southwest Gaming Awards, and he was featured in YouTube Rewind.
- In November 2016, Markiplier signed with talent agency William Morris Endeavor.
- He joined the board of comic book publisher Red Giant Entertainment in November 2014.
- In October 2018, Fischbach and fellow YouTuber Sean McLoughlin launched the clothing line Cloak, aimed at the gaming community.
- In September 2025, Markiplier married his longtime girlfriend, Amy Nelson.
- He and Rosanna Pansino published a YouTube video of an Urban Dictionary challenge in 2016.
FAQ:
How old is Markiplier?
Markiplier is 36 years old, as of 2025.
What is Markiplier’s real name?
YouTuber and filmmaker Markiplier’s real name is Mark Edward Fischbach.
Who is Markiplier’s wife?
Markiplier married his long-time girlfriend, Amy Nelson, in September 2025.
What is Markiplier’s net worth?
As of 2025, Markiplier’s estimated net worth is $45 million.