DanTDM

Daniel Robert Middleton (born 8 November 1991), better known online as DanTDM (formerly TheDiamondMinecart), is an English YouTuber, gamer, musician, author, and actor known for his video game commentaries. His online video channels have covered many video games including "Minecraft", "Roblox" and "Pokémon".
His channel has been listed among the top YouTube channels in the United Kingdom. In July 2015, he was listed as one of the most popular YouTubers in the world by viewership. He has won several Kids' Choice Awards and set Guinness World Records for his gaming and presenting. In 2017, Middleton topped the "Forbes" list of Highest-Paid YouTube Stars, earning $16.5 million (about ) in one year. , his YouTube channel has reached over 25 million subscribers, 17 billion video views, and has posted more than 3,400 videos.
Early life.
Daniel Middleton was born on 8 November 1991 in Aldershot, England as the elder son of two siblings. His parents divorced when he was a child. He attended the University of Northampton where he studied music production, and started a YouTube channel in 2009 dedicated to "" while at university, in which he called himself "PokemanDanlvl45".
Career.
In 2012, Middleton created "TheDiamondMinecart", a gaming channel. He changed his channel's name into "TheDiamondMinecart // DanTDM", and then, on 12 December 2016, to "DanTDM". He currently produces videos out of his home studio in Wellingborough. Middleton's content is largely targeted at children.
He released a graphic novel called "Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal" on 6 October 2016. The novel remained at the number one spot on "The New York Times" Best Seller list for hardcover graphic books for eleven weeks. He was a featured guest at the Cheltenham Literature Festival and went on a book tour that included parts of the UK and a visit to New York City. In 2017, he embarked on a tour through the United States and Australia.
In 2017, he starred in a web series called "DanTDM Creates a Big Scene" starring himself and featuring other social media entertainers and actors. The series premiered on 7 April 2017 exclusively for YouTube Red, YouTube's subscription service. The show "follows DanTDM and his group of animated friends as they battle to keep their live show on the road". and ran for six episodes.
In 2019, Middleton ranked 41 in UK's Top 100 Influencer List by "The Sunday Times", which also estimated Middleton's net worth to be £25 million. His online video channel had focused primarily on the popular game "Minecraft", as of January 2020, he has allocated part of his channel to playing random video games, community Discord challenges and reaction videos. Middleton also maintains a Minecraft Hardcore series which is a substantial part of his channel. Starting October 2020, Middleton began competing in the "Minecraft" tournament MC Championships.
Personal life.
In June 2013, when his channel exceeded 100,000 subscribers, he posted a video revealing his face for the first time ever. Middleton married his girlfriend Jemma on 17 March 2013. They had a son, Asher, born on 5 January 2020.
Health issues.
Middleton has experienced two health issues; a broken hand and a deviated septum. 
Broken hand.
On 28 September 2016, Middleton broke his hand after tripping and unintentionally punching a kitchen island. His knuckle was swollen and his little finger was dislocated. The next day, an orthopedic cast was applied onto the broken hand. For nearly a month, the cast remained on the broken hand. On 26 October 2016, Middleton's cast was removed. 
Deviated septum.
On 5 May 2021, Middleton announced that he had been diagnosed with a deviated septum. Surgery began on 6 May 2021. He scheduled several videos in advance. Middleton's recovery time may take approximately two weeks. During this time, he will not be active online.