Biography
Who is TheRadBrad?
Early life and education
TheRadBrad was born Bradley Lamar Colburn on February 10, 1987, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He grew up in the local area through his high school years before pursuing higher education. After graduating from high school, he attended Kennesaw State University from 2008 to 2011 to study computer science.
While enrolled at university, he spent much of his free time playing video games such as Call of Duty. This hobby eventually inspired him to launch his own video channel on YouTube in 2010. He published his very first video on the platform in April of that year.
Rise to YouTube fame
The channel experienced rapid growth during its first two years of operation. By that point, he had accumulated nearly 180,000 subscribers and tens of millions of video views. A major driver of this early success was his walkthrough of Dead Space 2, which significantly expanded his audience.
To manage his growing media production operations, he founded tRB Productions Inc. In 2013 and assumed the roles of CEO and secretary. Over the years, his consistent upload schedule and coverage of newly released titles helped establish him as a prominent figure in the gaming community.
Reception and industry recognition
Media outlets have frequently covered his gaming content. Publications such as FMV Magazine described his style as a straightforward relief from peers with overblown theatrics, while Complex and Metro.co.uk included his channel in lists of top gaming creators. Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki also identified his channel as a top gaming creator during a 2018 interview with Rolling Stone.
Other creators have also acknowledged his long-standing presence in the industry. In 2024, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat praised his consistency and support for viewers who could not afford to purchase certain video games upon release.
Personal life
Outside of creating video game content, he lives with his family. He is married and shares two children with his spouse. Their daughter Clementine was born in 2020, and their son Benjamin was born in 2023.
Birthday and age
TheRadBrad was born on February 10, 1987, which makes TheRadBrad 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. TheRadBrad shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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