Garrett Hilbert is an American YouTuber and a co-founder of the immensely popular channel ‘Dude Perfect.’ By December 2018, the channel had amassed an impressive following of over 36 million subscribers. Renowned for showcasing remarkable trick shots and thrilling stunts, ‘Dude Perfect’ stands as a go-to platform for enthusiasts of sports entertainment. Alongside Hilbert, the other co-creators of the channel include Coby and Cory Cotton, Cody Jones, and Tyler Toney. Presently, ‘Dude Perfect’ holds the title of the most subscribed channel in America and is the second most subscribed sports channel on the platform. Hilbert, a crucial figure in the channel’s success, demonstrates exceptional talent in the creation of engaging videos, consistently delivering his best. Also known by the monikers “The Purple Hoser” and “The Red Head,” he is dedicated to producing distinctive and entertaining content for the audience. Hailing from Texas, Hilbert is characterized as a humorous and lively personality behind the scenes. In addition to his online pursuits, Hilbert is a married individual with a penchant for basketball, reading, watching TV, and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Garrett Hilbert’s Rise to Stardom
Garrett Hilbert, alongside his friends Cody, Coby, Cory, and Tyler, launched the ‘Dude Perfect’ channel on March 16, 2009. The channel’s inception was sparked by a friendly bet on sandwich outcomes based on basketball shots, recorded and uploaded as their first video. Within a week, the video went viral, propelling them to fame. Subsequent trick shot videos, including one from a summer camp, further solidified their popularity. ESPN’s ‘E:60’ took notice and featured them in a segment, subsequently aired on shows like ‘Around the Horn,’ ‘Pardon the Interruption,’ and ‘SportsNation,’ garnering global acclaim.
Following their rise, ‘Dude Perfect’ received calls for professional endorsements and ventured to the UK for a video segment with football teams like Manchester City F.C and Chelsea F.C. They collaborated with notable personalities, including Paul Rudd, Chris Paul, Morgan Beck, and Luke Bryan.
In 2011, Hilbert and his friends ventured into mobile gaming with ‘Dude Perfect’ for Android and iOS, followed by ‘Dude Perfect 2.’ The team expanded their reach to television with the series ‘The Dude Perfect Show,’ premiering on CMT in 2016 and later on Nickelodeon for its second season.
The ‘Dude Perfect’ team has set numerous world records, such as the longest basketball shot from the 3rd deck of Kyle Field, the longest pea blow (one breath), and the longest barefoot Lego walk in 2018. Their 2017 video ‘Ping Pong Trick Shots 3’ secured the third position on YouTube’s ‘top 10 trending videos of 2017’ list.
Personal Life of Garrett Hilbert
Born on May 13, 1987, in Plano, Texas, USA, Garrett Hilbert attended Texas A&M University. He married Kristin in 2011, and the couple has two sons, Owen and Lincoln, as well as a daughter named Iris.
Net worth of Garrett Hilbert
The estimated net worth of Garrett Hilbert is about $1 million.