Known for
YouTube pranks; Vine videos; Pranking Elliot Giles.
Main Content Focus
Pranks, comedy sketches, lifestyle vlogs.
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Short description
Ben Phillips is a Welsh YouTuber and social media personality who first gained popularity on Vine in 2013 with humorous clips, often involving his son Harley. Transitioning to YouTube in 2014, he became known for his elaborate pranks on his friend Elliot Giles, building a large online following. Over the years, Phillips expanded to other platforms like Facebook and TikTok, toured globally, and received a prank show pilot on Comedy Central. Viewers can watch his content primarily on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Full real Name
Benjamin Keseru-Phillips
Date of Birth
October 1, 1992
Nationality
Welsh
City or Country of Residence
Wales, United Kingdom
Previous Occupations
Worked in his mother鈥檚 shoe shop in Bridgend, Wales.
Interesting facts
Started with Vine videos featuring his son before moving to solo content and then YouTube pranks. Toured internationally and produced a movie from his live show footage. Involved in a Comedy Central prank show pilot titled "Ben Phillips Blows Up". Once investigated by British Transport Police for a controversial prank video. Featured in a class-action lawsuit with Jake Paul related to cryptocurrency promotion in 2022.
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@benphillipsuk
Kick Channel
https://kick.com/benphillips
Channel or Blog Description
Pranking my bro Elliot Giles; my mission is to make the world SMILE!
Year Started
2014
Channel language
English
Platforms Used
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Kick.
Team Members and Collaborators
Elliot Giles