Gus Johnson (comedian)

Gustav Emil Johnson (born June 20, 1995) is an American YouTuber.

Early life
Gustav Emil Johnson was born in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, on June 20, 1995, the son of Debra and Pete. He is of Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish descent. In middle school, he filmed what he called "stupid sketches that kids would think are funny", sometimes with his younger brother Sven. He was elected governor of Badger Boys State in 2013, and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 2014. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stout with a degree in entertainment design with a focus on digital cinema in May 2018.

Career
Johnson started his YouTube channel in 2010 with his first video, "Ian's Song". He then went on to create meme videos starring himself and friends, which gradually became more popular. Johnson has released two albums: Lightning Rods and Leaky Roofs and Champagne Seats in 2016.

In late 2017, Johnson branched into longform comedy, using Kickstarter to raise funds for a comedy series on a run-down golf course called "Par 9". Johnson and fellow YouTuber Eddy Burback later moved from the Midwest to Los Angeles and created a new show, The Gus & Eddy Podcast. Johnson stepped away from the podcast in October 2021.

In January 2019, Johnson received a nomination at the 11th Shorty Awards for Best YouTube Comedian. On April 10, 2019, Johnson's channel reached one million subscribers on YouTube during his appearance on the H3 Podcast. In 2019, he signed a talent deal with Viacom to create content for Comedy Central.

Personal life
Johnson currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

In 2021, Johnson's ex-partner Abelina Sabrina posted a video accusing him of emotional abuse and neglect while she suffered from an ectopic pregnancy. Several details were later disputed by Johnson in a 2022 interview.