Lucas Cruikshank Explained

Lucas Cruikshank
Birth Name:Lucas Alan Cruikshank
Birth Date:August 29, 1993
Birth Place:Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
Partner:Matthew Fawcus (2013–present)
Nationality:American
Years Active:2006–present
Pseudonym:Fred, Lucas
Channel Name:Lucas
Subscribers:3.36 million
Views:242.5 million
Silver Button:y
Silver Year:2008
Gold Button:y
Gold Year:2009
Stats Update:June 19, 2023

Lucas Alan Cruikshank (born August 29, 1993) is an American YouTuber and actor who created the character Fred Figglehorn and the associated Fred series for his channel on the video-hosting website YouTube in late 2006.[1] These videos are centered on Fred Figglehorn, a fictional six-year-old who has a dysfunctional home life and "anger management issues".[2]

Early life

Lucas Alan Cruikshank was born on August 29, 1993,[3] and raised in Columbus, Nebraska, where he attended Lakeview High School. He is the son of Molly Jeanne (née Duffy) and Dave Alan Cruikshank.[4] [5] He has five sisters and two brothers.[6]

Career

Fred

See main article: Fred Figglehorn.

Cruikshank, while testing character ideas, created the Fred character in a Halloween video, and uploaded it to a YouTube channel that he had started with his two cousins. Upon the success of Fred, he started a video series, and set up the Fred channel in April 2008.[7] By April 2009, the channel had over one million subscribers, making it the first YouTube channel to do so, and the most subscribed channel at the time.[8] In December 2009, Cruikshank filmed , which aired on Nickelodeon in September 2010. Nickelodeon created a franchise surrounding the character, and began producing the sequel in March 2011.[9] aired on October 22, 2011, also on Nickelodeon. In 2012, , consisting of twenty-four 22-minute episodes, and a third movie called aired on Nickelodeon.

Sponsorship and appearances

In the Fred series, Cruikshank promotes various products and movies. He is seen using a Zipit,[10] as well as his own products[11] and T-shirts.[12] In addition to promoting his own movies and albums, Cruikshank has also promoted the movies City of Ember,[13] Year One,[14] and Adventures of Power,[15] and the artist Kev Blaze, by featuring in his song "Watch How I Do This".[16]

He made a guest appearance as both "Fred" and himself on Nickelodeon's iCarly in "iMeet Fred", which first aired on February 16, 2009.[17]

Cruikshank appeared in the Hannah Montana episode "Come Fail Away", which aired December 6, 2009.[18] He appeared at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards as well as the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards presenting awards to winners off-stage. In 2011, he appeared on the Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards and in an episode of Supah Ninjas. In 2012 and 2013 he starred as the lead in the Nickelodeon television show Marvin Marvin, as an alien "teenage" boy adjusting to human life.

Other YouTube work

Cruikshank was originally a part of JKL Productions, a group comprising twins Jon and Katie Smet and Lucas Cruikshank, their cousin. Cruikshank formally left the group and deleted his individual videos. In January 2009 he set up his own channel, called "lucas", in which he appeared as himself. Between 2013 and 2014, Cruikshank partnered with Jennifer Veal to produce a series of videos on the channel, which was renamed "Lucas and Jenny," adding to the duo's popularity. After Jenny left the channel in November 2014,[19] Cruikshank reverted the channel name back to "lucas" and continued to release vlogs. In April 2019, Cruikshank's channel name was changed to "Lucas", and currently sees over 3 million subscribers as of 2020.[20]

Cruikshank made an appearance on Brandon Rogers' Four Million Subscriber Freakout video after the latter gained four million subscribers as of June 2018.[21]

Personal life

Cruikshank came out publicly as gay in a YouTube video released August 20, 2013, saying, "I'm gay. I feel so weird saying it on camera. But my family and friends have known for like three years.I just haven't felt the need to announce it on the Internet."[22] [23] [24] Cruikshank met his current boyfriend, Australian model Matthew Fawcus, "from afar" at a gay club, and the two were introduced by fellow YouTuber Kingsley. The pair have been dating since March 18, 2013.[25]

Filmography

Internet

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006–2014, 2020–2021FredFred Figglehorn
2010Annoying OrangeFred FigglehornEpisode: "Fred"
2012–2018YouTubers ReactHimself13 episodes
2013The FlipsideHenryEpisode: "Me, Myself and My Conscience"
2024Shrek 2 Retold

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009iCarlyFred FigglehornEpisode: "iMeet Fred"
2009Hannah MontanaKyle McIntyreEpisode: "Come Fail Away"[26]
2010Fred Figglehorn / Derf NrohelggifTelevision film
2011Supah NinjasSpencer / KickbuttEpisode: "Kickbutt"[27]
2011Fred Figglehorn / Derf Nrohelggif / JudyTelevision film
2012Fred FigglehornLead role[28]
2012–2013Marvin MarvinMarvin FormanLead role[29]
2012Fred FigglehornTelevision film
2013Big Time RushHimselfEpisode: "Big Time Cameo"[30]
2013Monsters vs. AliensSmartyVoice; Episode: "Screaming Your Calls"

Discography

Comedy albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"
Album detailsPeak chart
positions
US

[31] 		US

US

It's Hackin' Christmas
with Fred[32] 		8 24 13
Who's Ready to
Party?[33]
    • Formats: Digital download
  • Label: Collective Records
1 29 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart
positions		Album
US

[34] 		US

[35]
"Christmas Cash"200922 5
"Christmas Is Creepy"9 1
— 28
"I Wanna Be a Celebrity"201011 —Who's Ready to Party
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Other appearances

TitleYearAlbum
"All Night"
2021Mutants Vol.6: Home[36] [37]
"The Climb"
2022Best of Both Worldz[38] [39]

Awards and nominations

YearCategoryAwardResult
2009Favorite User Generated VideoPeople's Choice Awards
2009Choice Web StarTeen Choice Awards
2010Choice Web StarTeen Choice Awards
2010Iconic Web StarJ-14 Teen Icon Awards[40]
2013Favorite TV ActorKids' Choice Awards

Notes and References

  1. News: Andrew Keen on New Media: Kids with cameras lead the way in giving web users their daily Fred . . Andrew . Keen . July 28, 2008 . October 26, 2008 . July 18, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180718102519/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/andrew-keen-on-new-media-kids-with-cameras-lead-the-way-in-giving-web-users-their-daily-fred-878508.html . live .
  2. News: Fast-talking Fred is the toast of YouTube . Stephen Hutcheon, with Tom Burton . June 20, 2008 . October 26, 2008 . The Sydney Morning Herald.
  3. Web site: Cruikshank . Lucas . Mar 14, 2013 . Draw My Life - Lucas Cruikshank . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130317081050/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-p1xx8kkhA&gl=US&hl=en . 2013-03-17 . October 27, 2014 . . Adobe Flash.
  4. Freeman, Eric. (September 23, 2010) Fred a hit in TV movie . Columbustelegram.com. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  5. https://archive.today/20130122200951/http://www.feedagg.com/feed/228765/See-todays-new-hot-trend See today's new hot trend
  6. http://journalstar.com/lifestyles/article_de7c0502-bc6c-5681-a780-f5af1f2311dd.html Columbus' 'Fred' becomes an Internet star : The (402)/411
  7. Web site: Lucas Cruikshank aka Fred Exclusive Interview: The Partners Project Episode 19 . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/pLJ7CoXZwkM. 2021-11-18 . live. YouTube . December 30, 2011 . partnersproject . April 21, 2011.
  8. Web site: BB Suggests: The Best of Web TV . Editorial Team . November 13, 2008 . November 16, 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091117194346/http://www.batchbuzz.com/detailedStoryDefault.php?id=751 . November 17, 2009 . mdy-all .
  9. News: 'Fred: The Movie' Lands on Nickelodeon – Media Decoder Blog – The New York Times. . The New York Times . Brooks . Barnes . March 24, 2010 . June 19, 2010 . March 25, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100325005358/http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/24/fred-the-movie-lands-on-nickelodeon/ . live .
  10. Web site: Fred Goes Swimming . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/nEqwKNNQBwc. 2021-11-18 . live. YouTube . January 6, 2012.
  11. Web site: Fred Finds a Creepy Doll . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/QURja9e_EnQ. 2021-11-18 . live. YouTube . January 6, 2012.
  12. Web site: Fred Faces a Dirty Campaign . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/yhOdamcG2v4. 2021-11-18 . live. YouTube . January 6, 2012.
  13. Web site: FRED WANTS TO BE A STAR!! (City of Fred?!) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/VsHrInVlILA. 2021-11-18 . live. YouTube . January 6, 2012.
  14. Web site: Fred Gets Dissed at Bible School . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/P-AEH6YVEHs. 2021-11-18 . live. YouTube . January 6, 2012.
  15. Web site: Lucas Gets Kidnapped! . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/iB2OEKn7i-Y. 2021-11-18 . live. YouTube . January 6, 2012.
  16. Web site: Kev Blaze feat. FRED – "Watch How I Do This (remix)" . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/6Zc7Wt4WBEE. 2021-11-18 . live. YouTube . January 6, 2012.
  17. News: 'Fred' Cranks Up the YouTube Views and Ad Dollars . https://web.archive.org/web/20081218093417/http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2008/tc20081118_508970.htm . dead . December 18, 2008 . Albrecht . Chris . November 18, 2008 . . July 7, 2009.
  18. Web site: Come Fail Away . Internet Movie Database . December 30, 2011 . 2009.
  19. Web site: Jennifer Veal Leaves Lucas Cruikshank For Her Own YouTube Channel. 2014-11-07. J-14. en-US. 2020-04-15.
  20. Web site: Lucas. YouTube. June 19, 2018.
  21. Web site: Four Million Subscriber Freakout. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/EovG1QzAL2k. 2021-11-18 . live. Brandon Rogers. June 15, 2018. June 10, 2018.
  22. Web site: ARE YOU GAY?!?. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/-7UWcrDdKWs. 2021-11-18 . live. Cruikshank. Lucas. YouTube. August 20, 2013.
  23. Web site: Lucas Cruikshank, star of Nickelodeon's 'Fred,' comes out as gay. Eby. Margaret. August 20, 2013. Daily News. New York. August 20, 2013. June 5, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605092609/https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/lucas-cruikshank-star-nickelodeon-fred-gay-article-1.1432098. live.
  24. News: De Hoyos. Brandon. Lucas Cruikshank, 'Fred' Actor, Comes Out as Gay Man. August 20, 2013. News 92 FM. August 20, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20141009064012/http://news92fm.com/376774/lucas-cruikshank-gay. 2014-10-09.
  25. News: Lucas Cruikshank Officially Confirms He's Dating Boyfriend Matthew Fawcus - Superfame. January 14, 2015. Superfame. March 4, 2017.
  26. Web site: Fred Figglehorn: The pop-culture sensation you've never heard of . theweek.com. September 22, 2010 .
  27. Web site: Lucas Cruikshank 'Fred' Guest Stars On 'Supah Ninjas' – New Clip . youtube.com.
  28. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Nickelodeon Greenlights Third 'Fred' Movie, Picks Up 20-Episode 'Fred' Series . Deadline Hollywood . December 2, 2011 . December 1, 2011 . December 3, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111203031926/http://www.deadline.com/2011/12/nickelodeon-greenlights-third-fred-movie-picks-up-20-episode-fred-series/ . live .
  29. Web site: MacIntyre . April . Nickelodeon's brand-new comedy series, Marvin Marvin Nov. 24 . M&C . November 10, 2012 . November 9, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121111193227/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1706664.php/Nickelodeon-s-brand-new-comedy-series-Marvin-Marvin-Nov-24 . November 11, 2012 .
  30. Web site: Lucas Cruikshank Talks Guest Spot on 'Big Time Rush' in "Big Time Cameo" . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/KEXiU4KXv0s. 2021-11-18 . live. YouTube . June 5, 2013 . clevverTV . May 30, 2013.
  31. Web site: Fred Figglehorn Awards. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. May 10, 2014. January 24, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160124105032/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/fred-figglehorn-mn0002407548/awards. live.
  32. Web site: YouTube Sensation Fred Releases Christmas Album and Premieres Music Video - Pynk Celebrity . November 26, 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091113145510/http://www.pynkcelebrity.com/archives/21178 . November 13, 2009 . mdy-all .
  33. Web site: Who's Ready to Party? by Fred Figglehorn. iTunes. Apple Inc.. May 10, 2014. September 24, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100924025537/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/whos-ready-to-party/id387956541. live.
    • "Christmas Cash" and "I Wanna Be a Celebrity": Comedy Digital Tracks: Oct 2, 2010. Billboard. May 10, 2014. 2012-12-28. July 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150717053952/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2010-10-02/comedy-digital-tracks. live.
    • "Christmas is Creepy": Comedy Digital Tracks: Jan 1, 2011. Billboard. May 10, 2014. 2012-12-28. July 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150717054019/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2011-01-01/comedy-digital-tracks. live.
  35. Holiday Digital Songs: Oct 09, 2012. Billboard. May 10, 2014. 2012-12-28. June 14, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150614202426/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2010-10-09/holiday-seasonal-digital-songs. live.
  36. Web site: MUTANTS VOL. 6: HOME IS OUT NOW! ALL PROFITS TO RED COMUNITARIA TRANS 77 TRACKS, 4H 23M FEATURING AGAINST ALL LOGIC, MERZBOW, ANDY MORIN, ZHONE W/ FRAXIOM AND LUCAS CRUIKSHANK, GLASS BEACH, NMESH, FIRE-TOOLZ, FOODMAN, KFC MURDER CHICKS, AND DOZENS MORE . twitter.com.
  37. Web site: MUTANTS VOL. 6: HOME by MUTANTS . bandcamp.com.
  38. Web site: The Climb - Single . music.apple.com.
  39. Web site: What Happened to Fred From Youtube – Lucas Cruikshank 2023 Updates . gazettereview.com. May 3, 2022 .
  40. Web site: Vote for J-14's Teen Icon Awards! . J-14 . September 14, 2010 . February 25, 2011 . December 28, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121228003248/http://www.j-14.com/2010/09/introducing-j-14s-teen-icon-awards-official-nominations.html . dead .

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