Jim Chapman (Internet celebrity)

Jim Chapman

Chapman at VidCon 2014
Born England
Occupation YouTube vlogger, blogger, model
Years active 2009–present
Partner(s) Tanya Burr (2007–present; engaged)[1]
Website
www.jimchapman.co.uk

James "Jim" Chapman is an English YouTube vlogger, blogger and model who is best known for his pop culture, vlogging and men's fashion YouTube channel.

Career

Chapman graduated from the University of East Anglia with a degree in Psychology.[2][3]

Chapman created the j1mmyb0bba YouTube channel in 2010.[3] He is a member of the Style Haul network and is represented by Dominic Smales at Gleam Futures.[1][4][5] Chapman also appears alongside many other YouTubers on the channel DailyMix, which is managed by Gleam; starring in a show called Pimp my Boyfriend.[2][6][7] He was part of the 'YouTube Boyband' that raised money for Comic Relief and was featured in The Guardian.[8][9] He is also a co-host on the ITV comedy panel show Viral Tap.[10][11]

In 2013, Chapman was named as one of the National Citizen Service's ambassadors, helping to promote the newly launched youth service.[12][13] Chapman is influential through social media. As of February 2015 Chapman has over 2 million subscribers to his YouTube channel and over 98 million video views.[1][14][15] He has over 1 million followers on both on Twitter and Instagram.[1][5] Chapman has done a number of collaborations on his channel with other YouTubers, including: Marcus Butler, Alfie Deyes, Louise Pentland, Grace Helbig, Tyler Oakley, Zoe Sugg, Joe Sugg and many others.

Personal life

Chapman grew up in Wilby, outside Attleborough, and attended Old Buckenham High School.[2] He is the brother of make-up artist Samantha Chapman, of the PixiWoo YouTube channel.[3][14] He also has a twin brother, John who co-runs the Lean Machines YouTube channel.[10] Chapman has been in a relationship with fellow YouTuber and vlogger Tanya Burr since 2007; they are engaged and currently living in Bramerton and London.[1][16]

Chapman was named the 17th "Best Dressed Man in Britain" of 2015 by GQ magazine.[17]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Marr, Wendy (16 August 2014). "Zoella, Tanya Burr and the UK's YouTube superstars". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Clapham, Lucy (24 December 2012). "Video: Norfolk’s Gok Wan, Jim Chapman, is fashioning his future". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Johnston, Lucy Hunter (7 February 2014). "Press play: meet YouTube's London stars". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  4. ↑ Shields, Mike (15 August 2014). "Meet the Top Five YouTube Creators in the StyleHaul Network". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Faull, Jennifer (23 July 2014). "'No amount of money can make me create an advert' – YouTube's king of content Jim Chapman advises brands on working with social talent". The Drum. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  6. ↑ Grant, Wynona (15 December 2013). "Youtuber of the Week: Jim Chapman". Fortitude Magazine. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  7. ↑ Lanning, Carly (8 August 2013). "iJustine, Joey Graceffa, Jim Chapman & Tanya Burr Throw Down On DailyMix Show Filmed At Warner Bros". NewMediaRockstars. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  8. ↑ Dobbins, Amanda (21 April 2014). "Meet the YouTube Boy Band". Vulture. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  9. ↑ Dredge, Stuart (21 March 2014). "YouTube Boy Band's cover version of It's All About You becomes viral hit". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Cope, Lauren (7 April 2014). "Video: Norfolk YouTube sensations Tanya Burr, Jim Chapman, The Lean Machines and Pixiwoo talk about their online success". Norwich Evening News. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  11. ↑ Fole, Linds (2 April 2014). "Jim Chapman begins filming new TV show Viral Tap with Caroline Flack and Matt Richardson: 'I'm so scared I might cry'". Sugarscape. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  12. ↑ Smith, Carl (10 September 2013). "YouTubers Alfie Deyes, Zoella and Jim Chapman team up with the National Citizen Service". Sugarscape. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  13. ↑ Prideaux, Sophie (3 July 2013). "YouTube sensations Zoella Sugg, Jim Chapman and Frankie Vu visit North Devon". North Devon Journal. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Carvell, Nick (13 March 2014). "Personal Style: Jim Chapman". GQ. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  15. ↑ "Jim Chapman YouTube Channel Stats". Vidstatsx.com. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  16. ↑ Paxman, Lauren (18 January 2012). "Tanya Burr: Blogger becomes YouTube sensation with make-up tutorials". The Daily Mail. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  17. ↑ "50 Best Dressed Men in Britain 2015". GQ. 5 Jan 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-18.

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