Who is Tobuscus? Toby Turner Bio: Age, Movies, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Wife, Songs, TV Shows

Biography

Toby Turner, known as Tobuscus, born Tobias Joseph Turner, is a multi-talented American YouTuber, actor, and musician born March 3, 1985, in Niceville, Florida.

Rising to fame in the early 2010s, he’s best known for his comedic vlogs, gaming videos, and original music like the “Literal Trailers” series, blending humour with pop culture commentary.

His energetic, quirky style and catchphrases like “Audience? Wha?” gained a massive following, peaking at millions of subscribers.

Turner also voiced characters in shows like The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange. Despite controversies and a decline in activity, his early influence on YouTube’s comedy scene remains notable.

American actor and musician
Tobuscus
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Tobias Joseph Turner
Stage Name:	Tobuscus, Toby Turner
Born:	3 March 1985 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Osborn, Mississippi, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Niceville High School, University of Florida
Height:	1.79 m
Parents:	Jackie Turner, William Turner
Siblings:	Angie Turner, William Turner
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Jaclyn Glenn (2015 – 2016), Melanie Murphy (2015 – 2016), Tara Babcock (2013), Olga Kay (2011 – 2012), April Fletcher (2011 – 2013), Amelia Talon, Kate Elliot (2014)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actor • Musician
Net Worth:	$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Toby Turner, known online as Tobuscus, was born Tobias Joseph Turner on March 3, 1985, in Osborn, Mississippi.

He grew up in Niceville, Florida, where he attended Niceville High School alongside future Congressman Matt Gaetz.

Turner later pursued higher education at the University of Florida, graduating with a degree in telecommunication production, driven by his early interest in filmmaking.

Regarding his family background, Turner‘s parents are Jackie Turner (mother) and William Bill Turner (father). He has two siblings: a brother named William Billy Turner and a sister named Angie Turner.

His mother played a supportive role in his early creative pursuits, taking out a loan to buy him his first video camera, which kick-started his YouTube career.

Turner‘s ethnicity is described as a mix of Polish, Native American, and Caucasian heritage.

On religion, he comes from a Christian family and has mentioned attending church in his youth, though he does not frequently discuss personal faith publicly.

His early life in a small-town setting influenced his quirky, energetic comedic style that later defined his online persona.

Career

Toby Turner, widely known online as Tobuscus, rose to fame as one of YouTube’s earliest and most influential comedy creators. Launching his channel in 2006, he quickly became a cornerstone of the platform’s golden age through his sharp humour, energetic personality, and creative storytelling.

His main channel, “Tobuscus,” attracted millions of subscribers with viral series like “Literal Trailers,” where he humorously narrated movie trailers in a literal and witty fashion, turning pop culture commentary into comedic art.

His original songs — including “Nugget in a Biscuit” and “I Can Swing My Sword” — became internet anthems, blending absurd comedy with gaming references, particularly from Minecraft, which cemented his status among the gaming community.

Turner expanded his online empire with two additional channels: “TobyGames,” featuring let’s plays of titles like Happy Wheels, Skyrim, and Minecraft, and “TobyTurner,” a daily vlog channel offering fans an unfiltered glimpse into his life. By 2012, his combined channels had amassed over 15 million subscribers and billions of views, placing him among the top YouTubers in the world.

Outside of YouTube, Turner ventured into mainstream entertainment, lending his voice to The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange, appearing in Law & Order: SVU, and starring in the 2015 horror-comedy film Smiley.

He also collaborated with major brands like Disney and Nickelodeon, while his music career flourished with live performances that mixed humour, gaming culture, and fan interaction.

However, by the mid-2010s, Turner’s career took a downturn following a series of personal controversies and allegations, which significantly affected his public image and online following. Though he continued to release occasional music, skits, and vlogs, his once-dominant presence on YouTube faded.

Despite these setbacks, Tobuscus remains a defining figure in YouTube’s early creative landscape—a pioneer whose blend of comedy, music, and gaming helped shape internet entertainment for an entire generation of creators and fans alike.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Toby Turner
• YouTube: Tobuscus
• Facebook: Tobuscus
• Instagram: Toby Turner (@tobuscus)
• IMDb: Toby Turner
• Twitter: Toby Turner (@TobyTurner) · X

Personal Life

Toby Turner, known as Tobuscus, was born on March 3, 1985, in Osborn, Mississippi, making him 40 years old.

He stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.79 meters). Turner has never been married and has no known children. He is currently single, having stated in 2024 that dating has become undesirable for him following personal challenges.

His dating history includes several relationships, primarily with fellow YouTubers and public figures, often described as non-monogamous with accusations of infidelity from ex-partners.

Known relationships include April Fletcher (2011–2013), marked by allegations of infidelity, drug use, and serious misconduct, including claims of drugging and assault in 2016, which Turner denied; Olga Kay (2011–2012), overlapping with others, where she denied assault allegations but confirmed infidelity.

He also dated Tara Babcock (2013), a brief four-month relationship where she noted his drug issues; Amelia Talon (undated), who corroborated some drugging allegations; Melanie Murphy (2015–2016), who confirmed infidelity but denied assault claims; Jaclyn Glenn (2015–2016), who acknowledged cheating but expressed doubt about rape allegations; and Kate Elliot (2014), listed as an encounter rather than a full relationship.

These relationships were marked by public controversies in 2016, significantly impacting his career and personal life, though Turner has maintained his innocence regarding the more severe accusations.

Net Worth

Toby Turner, known as Tobuscus, has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. His wealth primarily stems from his YouTube career, where his main channel boasts over 6.2 million subscribers and billions of views across his three channels, generating ad revenue, sponsorships, and merchandise sales.

Additional income comes from voice acting in shows like Adventure Time and Annoying Orange, music releases, and past brand deals with companies like Disney. Despite a career slowdown following 2016 controversies, recent monthly earnings hover between $1,700 and $2,300 from sporadic content uploads.

Body of Work

YouTube Channels and Series

• Tobuscus Channel (2006–present): Comedic skits, animated shorts, and music videos; 6.1M subscribers, 1.49B views. Key series: “Literal Trailers” (e.g., Dead Island 2011, Iron Man 3 2012), “Tobuscus Adventures” animated series.
• TobyTurner Channel (2009–present): Daily “Lazy Vlogs”; 1.76M subscribers, 379M views.
• TobyGames Channel (2010–present): Let’s Plays (e.g., Minecraft, Happy Wheels, Skyrim); 6.12M subscribers, 2.06B views.
• Cute Win Fail (2010–2012): Viral video compilation series with Philip DeFranco; 100+ episodes.
• Tagged (2012): Gaming-themed hosting series by NODE Studios.
• Notable early videos: “Don’t Tase Me, Bro!” (2007 remix), “Guitar: Double Battle!” collab with MysteryGuitarMan (2009).
• Collaborations: Annoying Orange episode (2010), LittleBigPlanet 2 Let’s Plays with iJustine (2011), parodies with Jacksfilms (e.g., “Tobjackscus” 2011, “The Valentine’s Day Song” 2012), Olga Kay Goes Haywire short (2012), Terminator Genisys: The YouTube Chronicles (2015), Burkle and Spay (Jerod, 2023), Fleur de Lis (2025).

Music Releases and Videos

• “Don’t Tase Me, Bro!” (2007).
• “Safety Torch” (2011).
• “Nugget in a Biscuit” (2011).
• “I Can Swing My Sword” (Minecraft parody, 2012; RIAA Gold certified).
• “Take Off Your Clothes (Like Scarlett Johansson)” (with Jacksfilms, 2011).
• “Razors in Your Apple (On Halloween)” (with Jacksfilms, 2011).
• “The Valentine’s Day Song” (with Jacksfilms, 2012).
• “Whistle While I Work It” (with Chester See and Wayne Brady, 2013).
• Other: “Trololo” (composer, 2011); various parodies and commercials (e.g., Axe deodorant spoof).

Voice Acting Roles

• Annoying Orange / The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange (2010–2014): Voices including Cheese, Bread, Eggplant, Russel the Brussel Sprout, Tangerine, Oyster, Spike the Durian, Nerville; also live-action Toby.
• MyMusic (2012–present): Satan (series regular).
• Bravest Warriors (2012–2014): Additional Voices (multiple episodes).
• American Dad! (2011, 2016): Steve Smith (“The 42-Year-Old Virgin”); Josh (“Portrait of Francine’s Genitals”).
• Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017): Thatch.
• The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015): King Neptune.
• DreamWorks Animation’s Holidays Shorts (2017): Thatch / Various (“Penguins of Madagascar: The Most Extreme Christmas”).
• The Boss Baby and the Lost World of the Penguins (2017): Thatch.
• Animeme Rap Battles (2013): Courage Wolf.
• Video games: Tobuscus in Tobuscus Adventures: Wizards! (2015) and Mine The Diamond (2015).

Films

• New Low (2010): Dave (lead).
• Smiley (2012): Mark (supporting).
• The Great Gilly Hopkins (2015): Ticket Agent.
• Bob Thunder: Internet Assassin (2015): Himself.
• Why Him? (2016): Party Guest.
• The F** Happened* (2017): Reynolds.

Television and Other Appearances

• Stranger Things (2008 pilot): Father Michael Hutchins.
• Listen (2008): 1 episode.
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2015): Game host (“Intimidation Game”).
• BlackBoxTV Presents (2010): Keith.
• Dead Island: No Retreat (2013): Sam.
• Ear Troll (w/ Tobuscus) (2013).
• Hyperlinked (2017): Almond Butter Guy.
• Hosting: MTV’s “Set Me Free Tour” (2009); holiday specials for Comedy Central, Spike, VH1.
• Advertising: Trailers for Ubisoft (Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, E3 2011); campaigns for NBC, Disney, Fox, Timberland, Pop-Tarts.

Video Games and Books

• Tobuscus Adventures: Wizards! (2015; creator, raised $644K on Indiegogo 2013).
• Mine The Diamond (2015; creator).
• Books: Signed deal for Tobuscus Adventures illustrated series (2014; e.g., How to Stay Positive (during the Zombie Apocalypse), work began 2025; none published yet).