Kevin Franke Biography: Age, Net Worth, Children, Wikipedia, YouTube, Career

Kevin Franke is an American YouTuber known for co-creating the family channel “8 Passengers” with his former wife, Ruby Franke, a former family vlogger convicted of child abuse in 2023.

Married for over 20 years, they share six children and initially gained public attention by documenting their family life in Utah.

Before his YouTube career, Kevin worked as an assistant engineering professor at Brigham Young University and later as an engineering consultant. He also manages a separate channel called “Office Hours,” where he shares content related to his professional expertise outside the family vlog.

Profile

• Full Name: Kevin Franke
• Stage Name: Kevin Franke
• Born: 9 October, 1978
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American YouTuber
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Franke
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Ruby Franke (m. 2000–2025)
• Children: Shari Franke, Chad Franke, Abby Franke, Julie Franke, Russell Franke, Eve Franke
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life And Education

Kevin Franke was born on October 9, 1978, in the United States to Mr. and Mrs. Franke, though details about his parents and any siblings remain private.

He pursued a strong academic path, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.

He further advanced his education by earning a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Washington and completing his PhD at Brigham Young University. Kevin is of white ethnicity and practices Christianity.

Career

Kevin Franke began his public career in 2015 by co-creating the YouTube channel “8 Passengers” with his then-wife Ruby Franke.

The channel showcased their family life in Utah, featuring their six children and focusing on parenting, homeschooling, and family dynamics. It quickly gained a large following, reaching around 2.5 million subscribers and over 1 billion views by 2020.

Kevin was a regular presence on the channel, often discussing their strict parenting style and supporting decisions such as sending their son to a wilderness therapy program.

Before his YouTube career, Kevin worked as an assistant engineering professor at Brigham Young University and later as an engineering consultant. He also operates a separate channel called “Office Hours,” where he shares content related to his professional engineering work.

This background presents a notable contrast to his public image during the height of “8 Passengers,” which centered around family life and parenting.

Starting around 2020, the Franke family faced growing public scrutiny over their disciplinary methods, leading to petitions and child protective services investigations.

Although no formal case was pursued due to insufficient evidence, the controversy affected their channel’s popularity. Kevin defended their parenting approach as being advised by mental health professionals, but the channel eventually declined and was shut down in 2022.

Social Media

Kevin Franke does not have any active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Kevin Franke was married to Ruby Franke from December 28, 2000, until their divorce was finalized in March 2025.

They have six children together, including four minors and two adult children, Shari (21) and Chad (20).

The couple separated in 2022, prior to Ruby’s 2023 arrest for child abuse. Kevin was not implicated in the abuse and has since gained full legal and physical custody of their four minor children, while the adult children live independently.

Net Worth

Kevin Franke’s net worth is estimated at approximately $2 million, largely derived from the family’s YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” which at its peak generated up to $100,000 monthly through advertising, sponsorships, and merchandise sales.