Date of Birth: May 5, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
William Henry “Hank” Green II is an American entrepreneur, musician, educator, producer, and vlogger. He was born on May 5, 1980, in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in Orlando, Florida. Hank is best known for co-creating the popular YouTube channel Vlogbrothers with his brother, author John Green. The duo launched the channel in 2007, initially as a year-long project to stay in touch, which evolved into a significant platform for education and entertainment. Hank Green co-founded several successful educational projects, including CrashCourse and SciShow, which provide accessible, high-quality educational content on YouTube. He is also the founder of the online video conference VidCon, which has become one of the largest gatherings for digital content creators and fans. In addition to his online ventures, Hank is an accomplished author, having written the bestselling novels “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing” and its sequel “A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor.” He is a passionate advocate for various social and environmental causes and often uses his platform to raise awareness and funds for these issues.
5 Interesting Facts about Hank Green
1. Hank Green has a degree in Biochemistry from Eckerd College and a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana.
2. He co-founded the Project for Awesome, an annual charity event that encourages people to create videos promoting their favorite charities.
3. Hank has a rare genetic condition called ulcerative colitis, which he has openly discussed to raise awareness.
4. In 2014, Hank and his brother John were named among the World’s 100 Most Influential People by TIME magazine.
5. Hank Green is also a musician and has released several albums, including “Incongruent” with his band Hank Green and the Perfect Strangers.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Hank Green
1. “The world is not a wish-granting factory.”
2. “We need to be very careful with the stories we tell because we are the stories we tell.”
3. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
4. “The truth resists simplicity.”
5. “There is no them. There are only facets of us.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Hank Green’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $12 million.
Children
Hank Green and his wife Katherine have one child, a son named Orin, born in 2016.
Relevant Links
1. [Hank Green on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/vlogbrothers
2. [CrashCourse YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse
3. [SciShow YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/scishow
4. [VidCon Official Website](https://www.vidcon.com/
5. [Hank Green’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/hankgreen
