Blippi, created and portrayed by Stevin John, is an American children's entertainer known for his educational videos on YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video.
The character, dressed in a blue and orange beanie cap, blue shirt, orange suspenders, and an orange bow tie, presents child-friendly content that covers topics such as vehicles, animals, and the natural world, aimed at children aged 2-6 years old. The first Blippi video was published on January 27, 2014, and quickly gained popularity, amassing over a billion views on YouTube
Stevin W. John, born on May 27, 1988, is the creator and performer behind the Blippi character. He is known for his energetic and childlike persona, which has resonated with young audiences. John initially handled all aspects of video production, including filming, editing, and graphics, for the early Blippi videos.
Name | Stevin W John |
Profile Name | Blippi |
DOB (Age) | May 27, 1988(35 years) |
DOJ (YouTube) | January 28, 2014 |
Total Videos | 794+ |
Schedule/Status | Inactive |
Net Worth | $20 million approx |
Nationality | American |
Residence | United States of America |
Stevin was born on May 27, 1988, in Las Vegas and he grew up in Ellensburg, Washington. Stevin began his content creation journey back in 2013 by making obscene videos under the online alias, Steezy Grossman. He would make videos with the intention of grossing out his audience but later stopped posting that content and transitioned to the idea of Blippi.
The idea for Blippi videos came to him after he witnessed his then-two-year-old nephew viewing low-quality YouTube videos. This inspired him to create engaging and educational content for children. Stevin John published the first Blippi video on January 27, 2014, where he starred as Blippi and handled all aspects of video production, including filming, editing, and graphics himself.
Over time, the character quickly gained popularity, leading to the expansion of the production staff to produce videos in Spanish, establish Blippi Toys, and offer DVDs and digital downloads. The channel's progression is demonstrated by its expansion into various platforms, including Roku, SiriusXM, and live shows such as "Blippi The Musical." Additionally, the character has been adapted into a computer-animated web series called "Blippi Wonders," further extending its reach and impact on young audiences.
As of October 2023, Stevin’s net worth is estimated to be around $20 million, according to multiple sources. His income is primarily generated through his various ventures related to the Blippi brand. His primary source would be through the ad revenue on YouTube.
The Blippi show is also available on other streaming services like Hulu, Peacock, Netflix, and HBO Max. This would lead to additional income for Stevin. Stevin has also launched a line of merchandise consisting of toys, DVDs, and digital downloads of his content, which would lead to an additional source of income for him.
Stevin John, better known by his alias Blippi, is an American children's entertainer and educator who has gained fame for creating educational videos for children. Born on May 27, 1988, in Las Vegas, he grew up in Ellensburg, Washington, surrounded by "tractors, cows, and horses". As a child, he aspired to be a limousine driver and a fighter pilot.
After a two-year stint in the United States Air Force, where he served as a loadmaster for the C-17 Globemaster military transport aircraft, he pursued a career in video production and marketing consultancy. He went on to create the popular channel, Blippi and has since garnered millions of subscribers and billions of views.
Blippi has a presence on other social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. He has over 750k followers on Instagram, over 702k followers on Facebook, and over 1.3 million followers on TikTok. He uses his presence on these platforms to upload Blippi-related content and promote his channel. He also uses his presence to promote the Blippi merchandise and brand.
Blippi's channel primarily features educational and kid-safe videos tailored for children aged 2-10. The content covers a wide range of topics, including vehicles, animals, and the natural world, aiming to facilitate learning among young viewers. Blippi's videos are designed to be both entertaining and educational.
With over 930 million views, this is the most popular video on the Blippi channel. In this video, Blippi talks about Jungle Animals for kids.
With over 533 million views, this is the second most popular video on the channel. In this video, Blippi helps toddlers learn about words and colors at the indoor playground.
This is the third most popular video on the channel with over 465 million views. In this video, Blippi talks about colors and numbers.
With over 395 million views, this is the fourth most popular video on the channel. In this video, Blippi assumes the role of Detective Blippi in order to teach kids about the police.
This is the fifth most popular video on his channel with over 335 million views. This is another video in which Blippi helps toddlers learn at the indoor playground.
Blippi always wears a blue and orange beanie cap, blue shirt, orange suspenders, and an orange bow tie.
Stevin served as a loadmaster for the C-17 Globemaster airplane in the United States Air Force.
Stevin drew inspiration from various shows, such as "How It’s Made" and "Dirty Jobs" while making Blippi.