Alan Chikin Chow
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| Born | November 15, 1996 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||
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| Genre | Comedy | ||||||||||||
| Subscribers | 40 million[1] | ||||||||||||
| Total views | 38 Billion[1] | ||||||||||||
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Last updated: 14 May 2024 | |||||||||||||
Alan Chikin Chow (born November 15, 1996) is an actor, digital creator, producer and writer.[2][3] He is the highest-ranking YouTube shorts creator with over 40 million subscribers and the creator of the YouTube series Alan's Universe.[4][5][6][7] Alan has appeared in TV series and films that include Grey's Anatomy, Mean Girls, I Didn't Do It, and Into the Dark.
Career[edit]
YouTube[edit]
In addition to his acting career, Alan writes, produces, creative directs, and performs in his short- and long-form content. His YouTube channel gained popularity, which made him the most-watched YouTube Shorts creator.[4][6][7]
Acting[edit]
Alan has appeared in ABC's popular series Grey's Anatomy.[8] He also appeared on Hulu's Into the Dark, ABC's Home Economics and also in the reboot of Mean Girls.[9][10]
Filmography[edit]
Feature films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | One Piece | Orenami (voice) |
| 2013 | Endeavour | Jason |
| 2014 | I didn't do it | DeeJay |
| Missed Connection | Kyle | |
| Party Girl | Greg Hix | |
| Soul Eater Not | Voice | |
| Ping Pong the Animation | Kong 'Chine' Wenge (voice) | |
| 2015 | Absolute Duo | Ethnarch |
| 2016 | Internet Famous | Prank-A-Lank |
| Mono | Howie | |
| Slammed | Waynechung | |
| 2017 | Tales of Titans | Pissbaby |
| 2018 | Grey's Anatomy | Henry |
| 13 Reasons Why | Mikey Chan | |
| Mr. Student Body President | Brandon Wu | |
| Millenial Mafia | Sal Dang | |
| The Thinning: New World Order | Ryland | |
| Astrid Clover | Lance | |
| 2020 | Into the Dark | Kerry |
| This Old Dog | Trevor | |
| Asian Superstitions | Alan | |
| 2022 | Home Economics | Male Host |
| The Casagrandes | Han (voice) | |
| 2023 | Ginorma | Lord Metagon |
| 2024 | Mean Girls | Social Media Friend (as himself)[6] |
Philanthropy[edit]
He works with Act to Change, a non-profit against bullying for AAPI youth. He donated to the organization during TikTok's #GivingSzn.[11][12]
Recognition[edit]
According to Fortune magazine, Alan is the top YouTube Shorts creator in the United States.[13][14] He was also named the top Shorts creator by YouTube at their Newfronts Presentation in 2023.[15]
He was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and recognized in their annual Top Creators list in 2023.[16] He was also featured in Forbes' 2023 list as one of the top content creators.[17] His channel has charted as the most-viewed YouTube channel in the United States.[18][19]
In 2024, Alan was the Webby award honoree for the Best Creator and the Best Use of Video.[20][21] The same year, he also won the Webby Award Nomination for Arts & Entertainment (Social).[22]
He was also featured in the Gold House's 2024 A100 List, which honors the 100 Asian Pacific leaders who most impact culture and society.[23]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "About Alanchikinchow". YouTube.
- ^ "Positive Influence: Alan Chikin Chow". NECN. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "YouTube phenomenon Alan Chikin Chow talks about his show – CBS Los Angeles". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ a b "Alan Chikin Chow – YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ America, Good Morning. "Alan Chikin Chow on making millions laugh". Good Morning America. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ a b c "How Alan Chikin Chow Harnessed Social Media's Geographic Reach To Build A Following In The Multimillions". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ a b "Creators On The Rise: How Alan Chikin Chow Got 7 Million People To Laugh At His "Shower Thoughts"". Tubefilter. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "ALAN CHOW – Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Into the Dark: My Valentine (2020) | MUBI. Retrieved 2024-04-08 – via mubi.com.
- ^ "Alan Chow | Actor". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ IZEA (2023-12-04). "Asian American and Pacific Islander Influencers to Follow". IZEA. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Melissa Rivers' Group Text Podcast: The Uplifting Alan Chikin Chow on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "How Alan Chikin Chow became YouTube Shorts' #1 creator". Fortune. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "How Alan Chikin Chow became YouTube Shorts' #1 creator". Yahoo Finance. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "How Media Buyers Became The 'Button' Ending To A Masterclass In YouTube Shorts". www.mediapost.com. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ "Forbes 30 Under 30 2024: Social Media". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Bertoni, Steven. "Top Creators 2023". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 10/30/2022". Tubefilter. 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ "VidCon Anaheim". VidCon Anaheim. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Google & Gold House | The 2024 A100 List. Retrieved 2024-05-14 – via www.youtube.com.
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