Steven He Biography: Height, Girlfriend, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Nationality

Steven He is a Chinese-Irish actor, comedian, YouTuber, and social media personality known for his viral comedy sketches that parody East Asian parenting stereotypes.

His iconic “EMOTIONAL DAMAGE” meme and engaging content have made him a global internet sensation, blending humor with cultural commentary.

Profile

• Full Name: Steven He O’Byrne
• Stage Name: Steven He
• Born: December 31, 1996
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Shenzhen, China
• Nationality: Chinese-Irish
• Occupation: Actor, Comedian, YouTuber, Social Media Personality, Pianist
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. O’Byrne
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Greta Schaub
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $2.5 million to $6 million USD

Early Life and Education

Steven He, dynamic comedian and content creator, was born on December 31, 1996, in Shenzhen, China, to Mr. and Mrs. O’Byrne.

His father is of Asian descent, and his mother is presumed to be Irish, contributing to his Chinese-Irish heritage.

At age eight, he moved to Limerick, Ireland, where he spent much of his childhood, frequently traveling between China and Ireland.

He attended Castletroy College in Ireland for his secondary education, then moved to London at 17 to study at Regent’s University London, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Acting and Global Theatre in 2017. and studied at Monmouth University for additional higher education.

In 2018, he trained in Shaolin Martial Arts at Songshan Shaolin Temple. His ethnicity is mixed (Chinese-Irish), and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Steven He, dynamic comedian and content creator, launched his career with theatre performances, appearing in over 61 stage productions, including leading roles in The Cubicle at Marylebone Theatre and Sink at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as well as a supporting role in The Dover Road at Park Theatre.

He debuted on television in 2019 as Dennis in Schemers and gained recognition for roles in Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020) and Groundbreaking (2022).

His short film credits include The Writer (2020), A Father’s Son (2022) as Lefty, and Betrayed by My Bridesmaid (2022) as Tom.

In 2023, he filmed the role of Travis in the independent film Magnetosphere (released 2025), alongside Colin Mochrie and Tara Strong.

He began creating short comedy sketches on TikTok in 2019, transitioning to YouTube in the same year with his self-titled channel (@StevenHe), which has 13.6 million subscribers and 4.1 billion views as of June 2025.

His viral “EMOTIONAL DAMAGE” meme, from the 2021 video When “Asian” is a Difficulty Mode, and the phrase “I’ll send you to Jesus” propelled his fame.

He also runs Steven He Live (561,000 subscribers), Steven He Shorts (1.68 million subscribers), and Steven He官方中文頻道 (413,000 subscribers).

In 2023, he launched the YouTube series Ginormo! and appeared as a special guest in Studio C’s 19th season (2024).

Awards and Nominations

• 2022: Best Content Creator, Septimius Awards – Won
• 2023: Scripted Series, Show Awards – Won
• 2018: YouTube Silver Play Button, for reaching 100,000 subscribers – Won
• 2019: YouTube Gold Play Button, for reaching 1,000,000 subscribers – Won
• 2021: YouTube Diamond Play Button, for reaching 10,000,000 subscribers – Won

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @steven_he
• Facebook Handle: @TheStevenHe
• Twitter Handle: @TheStevenHe
• YouTube Channel: @StevenHe
• TikTok Handle: @steven_he

Personal Life

Steven He, dynamic comedian and content creator, is dating Greta Schaub, though he keeps his personal life private, focusing on his professional work.

He has no known spouse or children. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches with black hair and black eyes, he currently resides in Long Beach, New York, after living in West Covina, California.

Filmography

Selected Film Works:

• The Writer (2020, Short Film) – Actor
• Sloppy (2020, Short Film) – Actor
• Identity Theft (2021, Short Film) – Actor
• A Father’s Son (2022, Short Film) as Lefty
• Betrayed by My Bridesmaid (2022, Film) as Tom
• Magnetosphere (2025, Film) as Travis

Selected Television Works:

• Schemers (2019, TV Series) as Dennis
• Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020, TV Series) – Actor
• Groundbreaking (2022, TV Series) – Actor
• Studio C (2024, TV Series) – Special Guest

Selected Digital Works:

• When “Asian” is a Difficulty Mode (2021, YouTube Video) – Creator/Actor

• Ginormo! (2023, YouTube Series) – Creator/Actor

Net Worth

Steven He, dynamic comedian and content creator, has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million to $6 million USD. His income is primarily derived from YouTube ad revenue, TikTok content, acting roles, and brand collaborations.

His viral success with the “EMOTIONAL DAMAGE” meme and his growing presence in television and film contribute significantly to his financial success