Alex Goyette Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Movies, Ethnicity, Religion, YouTube, Awards, Parents

Alex Goyette, also known online as JouleThief, is an American film director, writer, producer, actor, and YouTube personality.

He is best known for writing and directing the comedy film Expelled, creating viral online content, and building a successful career in digital entertainment.

His blend of filmmaking and internet media has earned him recognition among both traditional and online audiences.

Alex Goyette
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Alex Goyette
Born:	October 5, 1988 (age 37 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mercer Island, Washington, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	French and Japanese
Religion:	Agnostic
Parents:	Mr. Goyette and Mrs. Goyette
Siblings:	Gabi Goyette
Spouse:	Devyn LaBella
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Film Director, Writer, Producer, Actor, YouTube Personality
Net Worth:	$2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Alex Goyette was born on October 5, 1988, in Mercer Island, Washington, United States, to a French father Mr. Goyette and a Japanese mother, Mrs. Goyette, alongside one sister, Gabi Goyette.

From childhood, filmmaking became a central passion, beginning when he created a parody of Saving Private Ryan at eleven years old.

By age fifteen, he had already written his first feature-length screenplay and started producing independent projects.

Following high school, he attended Orange Coast College before transferring to California State University, Northridge, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinematography and Film/Video Production.

Career

Alex Goyette launched his professional career through digital media, establishing the YouTube channel JouleThief in 2011.

Viral comedy sketches, parody trailers, and prank videos quickly attracted millions of views, leading to collaborations with AwesomenessTV and other prominent online creators.

His widely viewed Waldo The Movie parody helped open industry doors and showcased his filmmaking abilities.

A major breakthrough arrived with Expelled (2014), a comedy starring Nathan Kress that became the number-one film on iTunes worldwide during its release period.

Beyond directing, he has worked as a writer, producer, and actor on numerous digital and film projects.

His reputation within online entertainment grew further through appearances on Internet Icon, where he finished among the competition’s top creators.

Today, he continues developing film and media productions while maintaining his presence as a content creator.

Filmography

Notable Films

• Expelled (2014) — Writer and Director
• The Safe (Independent Project)

Notable Digital Projects

• Waldo The Movie – Trailer Parody
• iPhone 5 Box Prank
• Numerous viral comedy sketches on the JouleThief YouTube channel

Television and Online Appearances

• Internet Icon (Season 2 Finalist)
• AwesomenessTV Productions
• Various YouTube collaborations with major online creators

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @alexgoyette
• YouTube Channel: JouleThief
• LinkedIn: Alex Goyette

Personal Life

Alex Goyette, 37 years old, is married to Devyn LaBella. The couple have no children together.

Away from filmmaking, he enjoys writing, directing, visual effects, comedy, and creating experimental video content.

His lifelong fascination with movies began during childhood and continues to influence his professional work today. His exact height remains unknown.

Net Worth

Alex Goyette’s $2 million USD is a realistic estimate of his personal fortune.

Revenue streams include film directing, screenwriting, producing, acting projects, YouTube monetization, brand collaborations, digital media production, and licensing income.

Success from Expelled, online content creation, and years of involvement in digital entertainment have contributed significantly to his financial portfolio.