Jake Franklin
Jake Franklin (born May 1, 1992), better known online as Jake the Viking or simply Viking, is a Danish-born American challenge and vlogging YouTuber mainly known for his appearances on the MrBeast YouTube channel, as he is a good friend of Jimmy Donaldson. He got his name after his hair and beard made him constantly look like an old-time explorer. He initially appeared in 2018 in the video 'Do Water Repellent Shoes Actually Work?'.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1, 1992 · Denmark |
| Nationality | Danish-American |
| Years Active | 2018 – 2020 |
| Status | Former |
| Role | Former Crew Member |
Recognized for his long hair and viking-style beard. Stands 6'5.6" (197 cm) tall.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 6'5.6" (197 cm) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Known for his signature long hair, viking-style beard, and calm, good-natured on-camera presence. A fan-favorite crew member during the late 2010s era of the MrBeast channel.
Departure: On April 6, 2020, Jake announced that he left MrBeast and his group of YouTubers. He stated that he left only due to the restrictions of free time and that there was 'no bad blood' between them. He joined the e-sports organization Misfits Gaming after leaving MrBeast on June 23, 2021. However, on July 27, 2024, Jake posted on X saying that he had actually been fired.
Full-time on-screen MrBeast crew member (2018 – 2020). Appeared in dozens of main-channel challenge videos before departing in April 2020. Later joined esports organization Misfits Gaming in June 2021. His final MrBeast appearance was '$60,000 Extreme Hide And Seek - Challenge'.
Notable challenge wins: Last to Remove Hand, Wins House · Egg Olympics (with Bailey) · World's Largest Bowl Of Cereal (coaching Scotch) · Last to Leave Roller Coaster Wins (with Chandler, Dustin) · Last To Take Hand Off Boat, Keeps It · Last to Fall Wins $1,000,000 (coaching Akira) · Last To Stop Swinging Wins $1,000,000 (coaching Omar).
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| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Sister | Unknown |
| Niece | Caroline |
| Brother-in-law | Delaware |
| Partner | Shelby Dueitt (dating) |
Marital status: In a relationship with Shelby Dueitt.
Nicknamed 'Jake the Viking' because he was born in Denmark
Grew out his beard to complete the Viking look
Stands 6'5.6" (197 cm) tall
First appeared in 2018 in 'Do Water Repellent Shoes Actually Work?'
'$60,000 Extreme Hide And Seek - Challenge' was his last MrBeast video before leaving
Karl Jacobs replaced his on-screen role after his departure
Announced his departure on April 6, 2020, citing restrictions on free time
Joined Misfits Gaming on June 23, 2021
In July 2024, revealed on X that he had actually been fired
- 1992Born on May 1 in Denmark
- 2018First appeared on MrBeast in 'Do Water Repellent Shoes Actually Work?'
- 2020Announced departure from the MrBeast crew (April 6)
- 2021Joined Misfits Gaming (June 23)
- 2024Revealed on X that he had actually been fired (July 27)
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