The American YouTuber Mark Edward Fischbach, better known by his online alias of markiplier, is a popular game commentator, actor, podcast host, and vlogger. His channel has over 19 million subscribers. He is best known for his playthrough videos of indie and survival horror games. He is also a popular voice actor and does comedy skits. He has a unique style of humor that blends dark comedy with improvisational comedy.
When markiplier first started his YouTube channel in 2012, he used it as an emotional outlet following a rough breakup. Then, he began to monetize his content and gained a large following. He has undergone multiple surgeries, including one for a tumor on his adrenal glands and another due to intestinal blockage caused by scar tissue adhesion.
Markiplier has a fear of mannequins, which he often demonstrates in his horror video game playthroughs. He has hypermobile lower legs, which allow him to rotate his feet more than 90 degrees outward. He is also a huge fan of the Five Nights at Freddy's series.
In addition to gaming, Markiplier has made multiple podcasts with his friends LordMinion777 (Wade) and Muyskerm (Bob). He also created the improv-based show, Distractible. Recently, he has been working on a film adaptation of the indie horror game Iron Lung. He has described the movie as a thrilling experience for viewers. The film features retro visuals and a Doom 64 inspired soundtrack. It is expected to be released in 2022.
