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Angry Grandpa
Birth Name:Charles Marvin Green Jr.
Birth Date:October 16, 1950
Birth Place:Chatham County, Georgia, U.S.
Death Place:Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.
Children:5
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Channel Name:TheAngryGrandpaShow
Subscribers:4.76 million
Views:1.78 billion
Silver Button:yes
Silver Year:2012
Gold Button:yes
Gold Year:2015
Diamond Button:no
Ruby Button:no
Stats Update:January 25, 2024

Charles Marvin Green Jr. (October 16, 1950 – December 10, 2017), better known as Angry Grandpa, was an American YouTuber. His videos have been featured on HLN's Dr. Drew, TruTV's Most Shocking, Rude Tube, and MTV's Pranked.[1] [2] [3] Green's YouTube channel TheAngryGrandpaShow has amassed a total of 4.76 million subscribers and 1.78 billion views. Following prior health complications, Green died of cirrhosis in 2017.

YouTube career

Videos of Green under the moniker "Angry Grandpa", recorded by his son Michael, first started appearing on the internet in 2007. In the videos, which became known for its prank style,[4] Green is seen reacting to his son's provocations by screaming profanities and destroying furniture, kitchen appliances, and technology.[5] [6] His commentary and over-the-top reactions to recent events and controversial topics have also garnered attention.[5] While questions have been raised regarding the authenticity of the channel's content, including by fellow YouTuber Ray William Johnson,[7] Green's son has credited his father's bipolar disorder for the rage-driven outbursts seen in the videos.[5] [8]

After gathering an audience on Break.com, Green migrated to YouTube and gained popularity there.[5] [9] Among Green's most popular videos are his reaction to the music video of Rebecca Black's single "Friday", which was featured on The Guardians viral video chart in 2011,[10] Green ripping up his son's WrestleMania tickets,[11] destroying his son's PlayStation 4,[12] [13] smashing a television set during the Super Bowl 50 after being frustrated at the Carolina Panthers loss,[14] [15] [16] and a prank causing him to hack at a durian with a Japanese sword.[17] In another popular video format, Green's son is seen gifting his father, who until then had lived in a trailer park,[18] [19] a new house[20] [21] [22] and a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, one like he owned in his youth,[23] [24] causing Green to reactby way of exceptionwith joy and gratitude. Green's videos have been a prominent source for the popular format YouTube poop.[25]

In December 2015, Green released a cover of Waylon Jennings's "The Most Sensible Thing" in association with musician Shooter Jennings, who he had previously recorded videos with.[9] [26] As of December 2020, TheAngryGrandpaShow is still being operated by Green's son. The channel now mainly uploads posthumous videos that were produced before Green's death.[3]

Personal life and death

Green was born on October 16, 1950, in Chatham County, Georgia, to Dorothy Mayer and Charles Marvin Green Sr.[27] He was raised in Charleston, South Carolina, in a low-income household. He worked a number of jobs, including as a firefighter and small business owner.[5] [28] He had been divorced twice and was the father of five children.[29] As a parent and before his YouTube career, Green described himself as an "800 pound alcoholic and distant father".[6] He stated that his celebrity status and his followers had given him renewed purpose in life.[2] [8] By 2015, Green was estimated to have been worth US$1.5 million.

Green had dealt with several medical conditions, including pneumonia, kidney stones, and skin cancer, the last of which had gone into remission.[2] [28] After collapsing at his son's Fourth of July party in 2017, Green was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis.[30] Following months of deteriorating health, he died from the illness at his home on December 10, 2017, aged 67.[6] [31] Beside fellow YouTube personalities, condolences were sent by Roseanne Barr, Shooter Jennings, and Paul Heyman, the last of whom described him as a "YouTube pioneer".[30] [9] [8]

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  1. Web site: Angry Grandpa, Cranky YouTube Sensation, Dies at 67. Rosemary. Rossi. December 10, 2017. TheWrap. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026084856/https://www.thewrap.com/angry-grandpa-cranky-youtube-sensation-dies-67/. October 26, 2020. live.
  2. Web site: Popular YouTube Star Charlie Green Jr. of 'The Angry Grandpa Show' Has Passed Away. Brandon. Katz. December 11, 2017. The New York Observer. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20180824064821/http://observer.com/2017/12/charlie-green-jr-angry-grandpa-cause-of-death-how-did-charlie-green-die-rip/. August 24, 2018. live.
  3. Web site: Charleston's December history is rich, eclectic. Sam. Spence. December 21, 2020. Charleston City Paper. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225182830/https://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/story/charlestons-december-history-is-rich-eclectic. December 25, 2020. live.
  4. Book: Tropp, Laura. 2019. Grandparents in a Digital Age: The Third Act. London, England. Rowman & Littlefield. 114. 978-1-4985-7578-2. limited.
  5. Web site: Why is this man so angry?. Paul. Bowers. March 27, 2013. Charleston City Paper. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210155335/https://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/story/why-is-this-man-so-angry?oid=4595072. December 10, 2020. live.
  6. Web site: Charles Green dead: YouTube's 'Angry Grandpa' dies aged 67. Maya. Oppenheim. December 11, 2017. The Independent. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20191221230503/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/charles-green-dead-angry-grandpa-youtube-dies-died-67-a8103081.html. December 21, 2019. live.
  7. Web site: 'Angry Grandpa' Reacts to Seeing Himself on YouTube [NSFW]]. Tim. Gray. July 13, 2011. WWBN. en-US. February 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20120716233014/http://banana1015.com/angry-grandpa-reacts-to-seeing-himself-on-youtube-nsfw/. July 16, 2012. live.
  8. Web site: What the popularity of 'Angry Grandpa' tells us about ourselves. Simon. Kelner. December 13, 2017. i. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926215938/https://inews.co.uk/opinion/columnists/popularity-angry-grandpa-tells-us-110496. September 26, 2020. live.
  9. Web site: YouTube star Angry Grandpa leaves behind a legion of loyal 'young'uns'. Paul. Bowers. December 16, 2017. The Post and Courier. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210155346/https://www.postandcourier.com/news/youtube-star-angry-grandpa-leaves-behind-a-legion-of-loyal/article_20582ad4-df51-11e7-81f3-7b644e089a15.html. December 10, 2020. live. subscription.
  10. Web site: Guardian Viral Video Chart: panto puppies and scary bamboo. Josh. Halliday. July 29, 2011. The Guardian. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20180620153322/https://www.theguardian.com/media/pda/2011/jul/29/1. June 20, 2018. live.
  11. News: Watch: Angry Grandpa destroys WrestleMania tickets. Corey. Jacobs. March 27, 2017. Wrestling News | Wwe and Aew Results, Spoilers, Rumors & Scoops. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210220195013/http://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/watch-angry-grandpa-destroys-wrestlemania-tickets/. February 20, 2021. live.
  12. Web site: Charlie Green, The Curmudgeon Known For 'The Angry Grandpa Show' On YouTube, Dies At 67. Sam. Gutelle. December 11, 2017. Tubefilter. en-US. March 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20200307151056/https://www.tubefilter.com/2017/12/11/charlie-green-angry-grandpa-dies/. March 7, 2020. live.
  13. Web site: Angry Grandpa Destroys PS4!. Fernando. Cuevas. December 13, 2014. KLAQ. en-US. February 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20150919231900/https://klaq.com/angry-grandpa-destroys-ps4/. September 19, 2015. live.
  14. Web site: Watch: Angry Panthers fans freak out about Super Bowl loss. Joseph. Rose. February 8, 2016. The Oregonian. en-US. June 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602181617/https://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/2016/02/watch_angry_panthers_grandpa_d.html. June 2, 2021. live.
  15. Web site: Disappointed Panthers Fans May Find Fake Video of Old Man Smashing TV During Super Bowl Cathartic. Kyle. Koster. February 11, 2016. The Big Lead. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210216041742/https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/disappointed-panthers-fans-may-find-fake-video-of-old-man-smashing-tv-during-super-bowl-cathartic-01dxjxe26wkp. February 16, 2021. live.
  16. Web site: 'Angry Grandpa' Smashes Flatscreen After Panthers Loss. Elizabeth. Thomas. February 8, 2016. USA Today. en-US. February 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210220170146/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2016/02/08/angry-grandpa-smashes-flatscreen-after-panthers-loss/80037276/. February 20, 2021. live.
  17. Web site: Durian abuse? You might be shocked to see what they do to the king of fruit. Chen. Jingwen. June 15, 2017. AsiaOne. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20171107051847/http://www.asiaone.com/food/durian-abuse-you-might-be-shocked-see-what-they-do-king-fruit. November 7, 2017. live.
  18. Web site: Lifestyles Of The Rich And YouTube-Famous. Betsy. Schiffmann. October 14, 2015. Forbes. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210216143616/https://www.forbes.com/sites/betsyschiffman/2015/10/14/youtube-jordan-maron/?sh=fc06b5743b30. February 16, 2021. live.
  19. Web site: Son Buys House For Dad, Star Of The Angry Grandpa YouTube Channel. Bree. Brouwer. July 17, 2015. Tubefilter. en-US. March 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20200306125140/https://www.tubefilter.com/2015/07/17/angry-grandpa-new-house/. March 6, 2020. live.
  20. Web site: YouTube Star 'Angry Grandpa' Breaks Down When Son Surprises Him with a House (Video). Maria. Yagoda. July 16, 2015. People. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210216041957/https://people.com/celebrity/son-buys-angry-grandpa-new-house-video/. February 16, 2021. live.
  21. Web site: 'This is yours': Watch this dad's sweet reaction to his son buying him a home. Eun Kyung. Kim. July 13, 2015. Today. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20150715030849/http://www.today.com/home/son-surprises-angry-grandpa-new-house-t31821. July 15, 2015. live.
  22. Web site: Son Buys 'Angry Grandpa' A House, No Pranks Attached. Ron. Dicker. July 14, 2015. HuffPost. en-US. February 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809045013/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/angry-grandpa-house_n_7794326. August 9, 2020. live.
  23. Web site: 'Angry Grandpa' given a '55 Bel Air for Christmas, 50 years after losing his. Samuel. Reiman. December 16, 2016. Fox News. en-US. February 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20190812061846/https://www.foxnews.com/auto/angry-grandpa-given-a-55-bel-air-for-christmas-50-years-after-losing-his. August 12, 2019. live.
  24. Web site: 'Angry grandpa' gets dream car for christmas. Jared. Leone. December 22, 2016. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220224211/https://www.ajc.com/news/national/angry-grandpa-gets-dream-car-for-christmas/WfiJ0cxdjTfBh3T598TIuN/. December 20, 2016. live.
  25. Brodesco. Alberto. January 1, 2017. Montare cacca: intorno al fenomeno "YouTube Poop". Whipping up poop: About the "YouTube Poop" phenomenon. it. Cinergie: Il Cinema e le Altre Arti. 11. 22. 2280-9481. January 20, 2024.
  26. Hear Waylon Jennings Sing 'Outlaw Bit' on Tour in 1979. Joseph. Hudak. November 27, 2015. Rolling Stone. en-US. February 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129052745/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/hear-waylon-jennings-sing-outlaw-bit-on-tour-in-1979-69951/. November 29, 2020. live.
  27. Web site: Charles Green Obituary. December 12, 2017. The Post and Courier. June 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220617131846/https://obits.postandcourier.com/us/obituaries/charleston/name/charles-green-obituary?id=11434649. June 17, 2022. live.
  28. Web site: 'Angry Grandpa': 5 Things To Know About The YouTube Star Who Sadly Died At 67. Scott. Baumgartner. December 11, 2017. Hollywood Life. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919200806/https://hollywoodlife.com/2017/12/11/who-is-angry-grandpa-charles-green-died/. September 19, 2020. live.
  29. News: Charles Green, internet personality known as 'Angry Grandpa' – obituary. December 12, 2017. The Daily Telegraph. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20180930234821/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/12/12/charles-greeninternet-personality-known-angry-grandpa-obituary/. September 30, 2018. live. subscription.
  30. Web site: Angry Grandpa dead: YouTube sensation dies aged 67. Alexandra. Richards. December 11, 2017. Evening Standard. en-US. February 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120065518/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/youtube-star-angry-grandpa-dies-aged-67-a3716046.html. November 20, 2020. live.
  31. Web site: Lowcountry man known as 'Angry Grandpa' on YouTube passes away. December 12, 2017. WCSC-TV. en-US. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20190501114257/http://www.live5news.com/story/37044478/lowcountry-man-known-as-angry-grandpa-on-youtube-passes-away/. May 1, 2019. live.

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