Biography
Who is Michael Reeves?
Early life and education
Michael Reeves was born on Maui in the United States. He grew up on this Hawaiian island with a Filipino mother and an American father. During his youth, he found academic studies difficult and chose to spend his time learning how to code instead.
He attended the University of HawaiĘ» at Manoa and later briefly enrolled at Northern Arizona University. However, he left his university studies to focus on his professional work. Before his internet career took off, he worked as a software contractor for the government in Hawaii.
YouTube and Twitch career
Michael Reeves became well known after his first YouTube video, The Robot That Shines a Laser in Your Eye, became a viral success. He gained a following by building humorous technology, such as a swearing Roomba and a taser camera. He also created a Twitter bot that bought items from highly liked replies and modified a Boston Dynamics Spot robot to pour beer.
In 2018, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue internet content full time. He joined the OfflineTV collective in December 2019, where he participated in projects like tazer tag. Since June 2020, he has also streamed video games and technical projects on Twitch to large audiences.
Travel adventures
In March 2025, Michael Reeves traveled through Japan alongside Ludwig Ahgren. The pair rode motorcycles from Cape Sata to Cape Soya over a fourteen day period. They documented this path through daily vlogs without using smartphones, maps, or expressways.
The duo continued their travels in 2026 with a trip across China. During this excursion, they accidentally entered a funeral in a rural village near Shaoyang. They had mistaken the local banquet for a restaurant, and the family noted that the village rarely sees foreign visitors.
Personal life
Michael moved to Los Angeles in September 2018 and lived with fellow YouTuber William Osman. In February 2020, he announced his relationship with LilyPichu, who is also a member of OfflineTV. He continues to reside and work within the Los Angeles creator community.
Birthday and age
Michael Reeves was born on November 20, 1997, which makes Michael 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Michael shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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