Jimmy Tatro

James Richard "Jimmy" Tatro[1] (born February 16, 1992) is an American actor, comedian, writer and YouTube personality. He is the creator and star of the YouTube channel LifeAccordingToJimmy, which has about 2.7 million subscribers and over 440 million video views. Tatro writes, produces and directs each of his video sketches with his friend, Christian A. Pierce. Tatro has appeared in Grown Ups 2, 22 Jump Street and Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland, and will appear in the film Camp Manna alongside Gary Busey, set to be released in 2017.[2] He will also appear in the movie, Action No. 1, a film about a group of people who attempt to steal the first comic book with Superman off the actor, Nic Cage.

Early life

Tatro was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California where he was known as a class clown and an avid basketball fan. He started making comical videos with friends in High School, and then continued to do so at University of Arizona. He dropped out of school his junior year. While at Arizona he was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

Career

Tatro performs stand-up across the country at comedy clubs and college campuses.[3]

Tatro's career segued onto the silver screen in 2013 with a minor role in the Adam Sandler comedy Grown Ups 2. He then co-starred opposite Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in 2014's 22 Jump Street as Rooster.[4][5] In 2016, he appeared in the film adaption of Blue Mountain State.

Tatro will star alongside Gary Busey in the Christian Summer Camp comedy, Camp Manna, set to be released in 2016.[2] Tatro's character, Clayton Vance, is described as "the epitome of Christian cool, Clayton Vance is the counselor every kid wants to be. He only loves one thing more than the Lord… himself. Leader of the Righteous Regiment cabin, his alarming charisma and pedigree for 'winning souls' makes him the envy of everyone. But underneath this suave identity lies a lot of insecurity, and he will do anything it takes including lying, cheating, and manipulating Ian into his cabin - to win his fifth consecutive God Games title."[6] Filming for Camp Manna concluded September 8, 2015 - with the official release date yet to be announced.[7]

LifeAccordingToJimmy

In 2011, Tatro created his YouTube channel, LifeAccordingToJimmy, with his creative partner, Christian Pierce, in which he uploads comedy skits. As of August 2017, the channel has over 2.76 million subscribers. Tatro's videos have had numerous celebrity appearances, including: Angela Kinsey, David Henrie, Alexander Ludwig, Emily Osment, Darin Brooks, Milo Ventimiglia, Riff Raff, and Liliana Mumy.

In 2014, his YouTube channel was listed on New Media Rockstars Top 100 Channels, ranked at #92.[8]

Personal life

Tatro is a Californian native and attended Notre Dame in Sherman Oaks. He attended the University of Arizona, and is a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.[4] Tatro has dated Emily Osment, an actress best known for her role in Hannah Montana.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2010–2014 thejimmytatrochannel Himself Web series
2011–present LifeAccordingToJimmy Himself Web series
2013 Grown Ups 2 Fratboy Jimmy Cameo
2013 Homemade Movies Thug "Tim Burton's I'm Batman" (Season 2, Episode 9)
2014 22 Jump Street Rooster
2015 How to Have Sex on a Plane Lead Guy Short
2015 Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland Dick Dawg
2016 Betch Himself/Guy 1 Episode
2016 Internet Famous
2016 FML Bobby Fellows
2016 Boo! A Madea Halloween Sean
2016 Air Bound Matthew Animated Film, Voice Only
2017 Drive Share Passenger 1 Episode
2017 American Vandal Dylan
TBA Action No. 1 Brian Filming
TBA Camp Manna Clayton Vance Post Production

References

  1. ↑ Ancestry.com. "California Birth Index, 1905-1995".
  2. 1 2 http://www.record-eagle.com/news/lifestyles/local-set-actors-featured-in-camp-manna-film/article_010411a4-8131-511b-a5f5-1c8851a6eb88.html
  3. ↑ Life According to Jimmy Tatro!. http://cobbscomedyclub.com/event/1C004CAF0B99E018 Cobbs Comedy Club
  4. 1 2 Carmen Bruer (September 19, 2014). "A round of applause for comedian Jimmy Tatro". Los Angeles Loyolan. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
  5. ↑ "Jimmy Tatro Goes from YouTube Sensation To The Silver Screen". The Source. April 6, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  6. ↑ http://campmannamovie.com/about-the-film/
  7. ↑ http://www.summercampculture.com/summer-camp-comedy-starring-gary-busey-filming-in-michigan/
  8. ↑ "The NMR Top 100 YouTube Channels: 100 – 76!". New Media Rockstars. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
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