Stampy Cat Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, YouTube, Parents, Minecraft, Books, Movies

Joseph Mark Garrett also known as Stampy Cat is a well-known English YouTuber, Minecraft content creator, actor, voice actor, filmmaker, and author.

He captivates millions of young viewers with his wholesome, adventurous Minecraft series set in Stampy’s Lovely World, where he builds, plays mini-games, and tells fun stories as the cheerful orange cat character.

Through his long-running channel, books, and collaborations, he has inspired countless children to enjoy gaming creatively and positively while building one of the most successful family-friendly YouTube careers.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Joseph Mark Garrett
• Stage Name: Stampy Cat
• Born: December 13, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Havant, Hampshire, England
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: White British
• Occupation: YouTuber, Actor, Voice Actor, Filmmaker, Author
• Height: 6 feet 1 inches (185 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Garrett and Katherine Garrett
• Siblings: Rachael Garrett and Annette Garrett
• Spouse: Sqaishey Quack
• Children: None
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $18 million USD

Early Life and Education

Joseph Mark Garrett was born on December 13, 1990, in Havant, Hampshire, England. He was brought up by his parents, Mr. Garrett (a graphics artist) and Katherine Garrett (a stay-at-home mother who later moderated his social media), in a creative family environment. He grew up with two older sisters, Rachael Garrett and Annette Garrett.

He studied TV and video production at Solent University (formerly Southampton Solent University) after leaving school. His family’s artistic background influenced his early interest in video creation. His ethnicity is White British. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Joseph Garrett started creating content in 2006 at age 16 with his first YouTube channel. He worked as a barman in a local pub before focusing full-time on YouTube. He gained massive popularity through his Minecraft Let’s Play series as Stampy Cat, featuring the long-running Stampy’s Lovely World adventures filled with builds, mini-games, and friendly storytelling aimed at children.

His main channel, stampylonghead, has amassed over 10.9 million subscribers and more than 8 billion views. He has collaborated with major brands, appeared in Disney XD’s Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything, voiced Stampy Cat in Minecraft: Story Mode, and authored children’s books.

He continues uploading weekly Lovely World videos and has worked with 4J Studios on game development. His positive, educational approach to gaming has made him a beloved figure for family audiences worldwide.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @stampycat
• YouTube Channel: stampylonghead

Personal Life

Joseph Mark Garrett, 35 years old, was previously married to fellow YouTuber Kye Bates (known as Sqaishey Quack) from July 28, 2019, until their separation in late 2024 and divorce in 2025. They remain friends.

He had one earlier relationship with Melanie Candy, which ended in late 2012. The couple shared a home in Havant, Hampshire, with three pets: cat Ori and dogs Alyx and Mei. They have no children. His height is 6 feet 1 inches (185 cm).

Net Worth

Joseph Mark Garrett’s net worth is estimated at $18 million USD. He earns income primarily through YouTube advertising revenue from his highly viewed Minecraft videos, brand sponsorships and collaborations, book sales, voice acting and acting roles, merchandise, and game development work.

His consistent family-friendly content and loyal audience continue to generate substantial revenue even after more than 15 years on the platform.