Thinknoodles Biography: Awards, Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Twitch, Gaming, YouTube

Justin Andrew Watkins, known to fans as Thinknoodles, is a proud American YouTuber and gamer who has won over millions with his fun, family-friendly gaming videos.

Born in Texas, he grew up with a love for computers, thanks to his dad’s early belief in their future.

From playing Minecraft and Roblox to creating a welcoming community, Justin’s journey shows his hard work and kind heart.

Profile

• Full Name: Justin Andrew Watkins
• Stage Name: Thinknoodles
• Born: May 30, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Texas, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: YouTuber, Gamer, Content Creator
• Height: 173 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Watkins
• Siblings: One younger sister
• Spouse: Rachelle Watkins
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million to $11 million

Early Life

Justin Andrew Watkins was born on May 30, 1977, in Texas, USA. He grew up in a Christian family with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, and a younger sister, who is two years younger. His ethnicity is White Caucasian.

When he was in fifth grade, his family moved to Indonesia for his dad’s job, where he struggled to make friends but found comfort in gaming. They returned to Northern California when he was in tenth grade. Despite an asthma attack during his SAT exam, he did well and started college with a fresh outlook.

Education

Justin Watkins graduated from a local high school in Northern California. He earned a bachelor’s degree in June 2000 and later completed a Master’s degree in Business. No specific details about the colleges he attended are publicly available.

Career

Justin Watkins, known as Thinknoodles, started his YouTube channel, originally called Insiders Network, on December 15, 2011. His first video, “Club Penguin Cheats – Holiday Party 2011,” kicked off his journey. Inspired by his dad’s love for computers, he began with a Webkinz blog that got a big response, leading him to YouTube.

He posted videos on Club Penguin, Poptropica, and Webkinz before focusing on Minecraft and Roblox. By 2025, his main channel had over 12 million subscribers and nearly 3 billion views. His kid-friendly content, like “Think’s Lab” and Roblox Piggy videos, is loved for its humor and creativity.

He collaborated with YouTubers like DanTDM and Graser10 and was part of the Shady Oaks SMP in 2021. Justin also ran a second channel, ThinknoodlesToo, for Club Penguin and later Roblox Piggy, and Thinknoodles Live for streams. He has worked with brands like Nintendo, Minecraft, and Roblox, unboxing items like the Minecraft Mine Chest.

His Roblox toy unboxing videos, featuring characters like Fantastic Frontier Croc, are fan favorites. Justin streams on Twitch and sells merchandise like hoodies and Kopi plush toys through his website, shopthinknoodles.com. His warm personality and daily uploads keep his community growing.

Awards & Nominations

• Founding member of Shady Oaks SMP with DanTDM and others (2021).
• Collaborated with Lil Nas X for a Roblox virtual concert (2021).
• Recognized for high viewership, with videos like “WHAT IF GRANNY WAS SLOWER AND DUMBER?” gaining millions of views.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @thinknoodles
• TikTok handle: @.thinknoodles
• Facebook: Thinknoodles
• YouTube channel: Thinknoodles
• Twitch Channel: thinknoodles

Personal Life

Justin Watkins, 48, lives in Waxhaw, North Carolina, with his wife, Rachelle Watkins, whom he met in college through a friend’s cousin. They started dating despite living in different states and later moved to New York City together. Rachelle, also a YouTuber (Thinks Wife), appears in some videos.

They have no children but are devoted pet owners, having had a golden retriever named Kopi, who passed away in 2020, and adopting another named Kloï. Justin’s height is 173 cm, and he is left-handed with salt-and-pepper hair and green eyes. He is allergic to cats and rarely uses a webcam, preferring iPhone Animojis.

Net Worth

Justin Watkins’ net worth is estimated between $6 million and $11 million. His income comes from YouTube ad revenue, earning about $100,000 to $1.5 million yearly, plus sponsored posts, Twitch streams, and merchandise sales through shopthinknoodles.com. His Roblox and Minecraft videos, along with brand deals like Pringles and Nintendo, boost his wealth.