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John Green is an American author, YouTuber, and educator. He is the co-creator and former host of Crash Course, a popular educational YouTube channel. He is also known for his bestselling young adult novels, including "The Fault in Our Stars" and "Turtles All the Way Down." Green has won numerous awards for his work, including the Printz Award and the Edgar Award.

John Green, a prominent figure in online education, is the co-creator and host of Crash Course, a YouTube channel offering free educational videos on diverse subjects. He is also a renowned author of young adult fiction.

Early Life

John Green was born on August 24, 1977, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Indian Springs School in Alabama and later Kenyon College, graduating in 2000 with a double major in English and Religious Studies.

Career

After college, Green worked as a student chaplain and publishing assistant before becoming a book reviewer. He co-created the Vlogbrothers YouTube channel with his brother, Hank Green, in 2007. This led to the creation of Crash Course in 2012, which offers engaging educational videos across various disciplines. Green is also a successful author, known for novels like "The Fault in Our Stars" and "Turtles All the Way Down."

Personal Life

John Green is married to Sarah Urist Green. They have two children.

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CrashCourse
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2006 -
Crash Course offers free educational videos on a variety of subjects, from humanities to science. Subscribe for new weekly videos.
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vlogbrothers
Host
2007 -
Nerdy brothers John and Hank Green talk about everything from science and history to literature and pop culture. Join us for educational videos, vlogs, and more!
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Who is John Green in relation to the Crash Course YouTube channel?
John Green is the co-creator and former host of the Crash Course YouTube channel.
What type of content does John Green create on the Crash Course channel?
John Green has created educational content on a wide variety of subjects, ranging from the humanities to sciences, on the Crash Course channel.
Is John Green still hosting videos on the Crash Course channel?
No, John Green is a former host of the Crash Course channel.
What is the primary goal of the Crash Course channel co-created by John Green?
The primary goal of the Crash Course channel is to provide high-quality educational videos for free to everyone.
When did the Crash Course YouTube channel, co-created by John Green, join YouTube?
The Crash Course YouTube channel joined YouTube in May 2006.
What are John Green's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, John YouTube channels collectively have over 1,070.0M subscribers, more than 165,037.8M views, and have uploaded over 203.8K videos.
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First name
John

Last name
Green

Birthdate
August 24, 1977

Age 48

Birth location
Indianapolis, IN, US

Location
US

Years active
2006 - present

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