Hbomberguy Biography: Net Worth, Height, Girlfriend, Age, YouTube

Hbomberguy’s full name is Harris Michael Brewis, a British YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and video essayist from West Yorkshire, England.

Renowned for his in-depth video essays on film, television, video games, and politics, he combines sharp wit with left-wing perspectives to debunk conspiracy theories and critique alt-right narratives.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Harris Michael Brewis
• Stage Name: Hbomberguy
• Born: September 19, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: YouTuber, Twitch Streamer, Video Essayist
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Atheist
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life

Harris Michael Brewis was born on September 19, 1992, in West Yorkshire, England.

He keeps details about his parents and siblings private. He holds British nationality, identifies as Caucasian, and is an atheist.

Growing up in West Yorkshire, Harris developed interests in gaming and storytelling, often playing Bomberman and Age of Mythology—games that inspired his online alias, “Hbomberguy.”

Early exposure to internet culture and political discourse shaped his analytical approach and laid the foundation for his career in video essays.

Education

Harris studied English Literature with a focus on creative writing at Aberystwyth University in Wales, graduating in the early 2010s.

His academic background in literature informs his nuanced video essay style, blending narrative analysis with cultural critique.

Career

Hbomberguy launched his YouTube channel on May 28, 2006, initially posting gaming content. Before YouTube, he worked as an IT engineer and an animator for The School of Life’s YouTube channel.

His content evolved into long-form video essays, tackling topics like Fallout 3 (“Fallout 3 Is Garbage, And Here’s Why,” over 1 million views), Dark Souls II, and Pathologic, often defending niche games.

His “Measured Response” series, including “Cultural Marxism: A Measured Response” (2015), debunks conspiracy theories and critiques alt-right and anti-feminist arguments with humour and research.

In November 2022, his “ROBLOX_OOF.mp3” video addressed exaggerations by Tommy Tallarico. In December 2023, his nearly four-hour video “Plagiarism and You(Tube)” explored plagiarism claims against YouTubers, including James Somerton and Internet Historian, sparking significant discussion and impacting their online presence.

From January 18-21, 2019, he livestreamed a 57-hour marathon of Donkey Kong 64, raising $360,000 for Mermaids, a UK transgender charity, with support from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Chelsea Manning.

By 2025, his channel will have over 1.8 million subscribers and 131 million views, complemented by Twitch streams and Patreon support.

Awards & Nominations

• 2018: Sight & Sound Best Video Essays, “Loss” Analysis – Nominated (three times)
• 2019: Sight & Sound Best Video Essays, “Climate Denial: A Measured Response” – Nominated
• 2019: Attitude Pride Award, Mermaids Donkey Kong 64 Livestream – Winner

Social Media

• Facebook: Hbomberguy
• YouTube channel: Hbomberguy
• Twitch Channel: @hbomberguy

Personal Life

Harris, 33, lives in Wales and openly identifies as bisexual, a libertarian socialist, and a Labour Party member, having supported Jeremy Corbyn in 2017.

His height is unknown. He is single, with no confirmed relationships, spouse, or children, although he mentioned having a girlfriend in a 2017 tweet.

Net Worth

Hbomberguy’s net worth is estimated at $1 million to $5 million as of 2025.

His income comes from YouTube ad revenue (estimated at $6,655 per video in 2018), Patreon support, and merchandise sales (T-shirts and patches via Standard).