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Grant Sanderson is an American mathematician and YouTube content creator known for his educational math videos on the channel 3Blue1Brown. He creates visually engaging animations to explain complex mathematical concepts in an accessible way.
Mini Bio
Grant Sanderson is the creator and voice behind the popular YouTube channel 3Blue1Brown, known for its visually stunning and insightful explanations of mathematical concepts. He uses custom-made animation software to illustrate complex ideas in linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, and other fields, making them accessible to a wider audience.
Early Life
Information about Grant Sanderson's early life, including his date and place of birth, is not publicly available.
Career
Grant Sanderson worked at Khan Academy from 2015 to 2016 as an animator and programmer. He then launched the 3Blue1Brown YouTube channel, which has gained significant popularity for its unique approach to explaining mathematical concepts through visualization. He developed his own Python library, "Manim," specifically for creating the mathematical animations featured in his videos.
Personal Life
Grant Sanderson maintains a high level of privacy. Details about his personal life are not publicly known.
Channel Credits
3Blue1Brown, by Grant Sanderson, uses animation to make math, physics, and computer science topics easier to understand. Visual explanations and perspective shifts simplify complex ideas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Grant Sanderson?
Grant Sanderson is an American mathematician and YouTube content creator known for his educational math videos on the channel 3Blue1Brown.
What is the focus of the 3Blue1Brown YouTube channel?
The 3Blue1Brown YouTube channel focuses on creating visually engaging animations to explain complex mathematical concepts in an accessible way.
When did Grant Sanderson join YouTube with the channel 3Blue1Brown?
Grant Sanderson joined YouTube with the channel 3Blue1Brown in March 2015.
What subjects are covered on the 3Blue1Brown channel?
The 3Blue1Brown channel covers a variety of topics in math, as well as adjacent fields like physics and computer science.
What is the primary goal of the 3Blue1Brown videos?
The primary goal of the 3Blue1Brown videos is to use animation to help elucidate and motivate otherwise tricky topics, making difficult problems simple with changes in perspective.
Where can more information about Grant Sanderson and 3Blue1Brown be found?
More information about Grant Sanderson and 3Blue1Brown can be found on the website https://www.3blue1brown.com.
What are Grant Sanderson's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Grant YouTube channels collectively have over 452.5M subscribers, more than 40,242.9M views, and have uploaded over 13.0K videos.
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Grant
Last name
Sanderson
Location
US
Years active
2015 - present
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