Daniel Howell Biography: Age, Partner, Books, Net Worth, Career, YouTube, Wiki, Height

Daniel James Howell, known as Daniel Howell, is an English YouTuber, presenter, comedian, author, and content creator, best known for his main channel Daniel Howell (formerly danisnotonfire) and his long-term collaborations with Phil Lester as the duo Dan and Phil.

He has built a massive following through humorous vlogs, gaming videos, books, tours, and mental health advocacy.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Daniel James Howell
• Stage Name: Dan Howell
• Born: June 11, 1991
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Wokingham, Berkshire, England
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: British
• Occupation: YouTuber, Presenter, Comedian, Author
• Height: 6’3″ (1.91 m)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Howell and Mrs. Howell
• Siblings: Adrian Howell
• Spouse: Phil Lester
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life And Education

Daniel James Howell was born on June 11, 1991, in Wokingham, Berkshire, England. He grew up in Winnersh, raised by his parents, Mr. Howell (who worked at a departmental store) and Mrs. Howell (who owns a beauty parlor), in a family environment that included early exposure to Protestant Christianity through his grandmother, though he stopped attending church to participate in Wokingham Youth Theatre on Sundays. He has one younger brother, Adrian Howell. His ethnicity is British, with ancestry primarily Northwestern European.

He attended The Forest School in Winnersh. After completing high school in 2009, he took a gap year and briefly worked in retail at Focus DIY and Asda. In 2010, he enrolled at the University of Manchester to study law but dropped out in 2011 due to lack of interest and emotional challenges, choosing instead to pursue YouTube full-time.

Career

Daniel Howell launched his YouTube career in 2009 with the channel danisnotonfire, inspired by creators like TomSka and encouraged by Phil Lester. His content evolved from quirky vlogs and challenges to deeper discussions on mental health, sexuality, and life experiences.

He gained fame through collaborations with Phil Lester, including their joint channel Dan and Phil (formerly DanAndPhilGAMES), BBC Radio 1 shows, world tours, and bestselling books like The Amazing Book Is Not On Fire and Dan and Phil Go Outside.

They built a merchandise empire and entertained millions with gaming, comedy sketches, and interactive content. Howell came out as gay in 2019 via his video Basically I’m Gay, addressing past struggles with depression and homophobia. In 2025, he and Lester publicly confirmed their romantic relationship since 2009.

Social Media

• YouTube Channel: Daniel Howell

Personal Life

Daniel Howell, 34, stands at 6’3″. He is in a committed relationship with fellow YouTuber Phil Lester since 2009, having met online and in person that year, and living together since 2011 (first in Manchester, then London). No past relationships are publicly known.

They have no children and have prioritized privacy around their personal life until confirming the relationship publicly in 2025 after years of fan speculation. Howell has been open about his journey with mental health, internalized homophobia, and coming out.

Net Worth

Daniel Howell‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. His income primarily comes from YouTube ad revenue and monetization across his main channel (over 6 million subscribers) and joint Dan and Phil channels; merchandise sales through their official store; book royalties from bestsellers; live tours and events; past BBC Radio 1 presenting; and brand partnerships.