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| Derek Knoll is an English ] who posts videos about the game '']'' as the character '''Stampy Cat'''.<ref name="breakfast">{{cite AV media | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KAQidh25Lm0 | title=Stampy on why his Minecraft tutorials have YouTubers gripped | publisher=BBC Breakfast | date=7 March 2014|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> In 2014, Garrett's was one of the ten most watched YouTube channels in the world.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-26327661 | title=Minecraft gamer's YouTube hit 'more popular than Bieber | publisher=BBC News | date=7 March 2014 | accessdate=9 November 2014 | author=Precey, Matt}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.reveal.co.uk/real-life-stories/news/a555866/man-earns-gbp236k-a-month-through-playing-minecraft-on-youtube.html | title=Man earns £236k a month – through playing Minecraft on YouTube! | publisher=Reveal.co.uk | date=6 March 2014 | accessdate=9 November 2014 | author=Lewsey, Karen}}</ref> He has been featured on several television programs with ] and ]. | |||
| ==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| Garrett studied video production at university and initially intended to be a games journalist. His early YouTube work consisted of "]" videos which he made for his own amusement. When he noticed that his primary audience was children, he reoriented his work to be family-friendly.<ref name=guardian/> When the videos became popular, |
Garrett studied video production at university and initially intended to be a games journalist. His early YouTube work consisted of "]" videos which he made for his own amusement. When he noticed that his primary audience was children, he reoriented his work to be family-friendly.<ref name=guardian/> When the videos became popular, Knoll left his job as a barman to focus on producing the content full-time.'s YouTube channel is aimed at children, and his audience is largely 6 to 14-year-olds.<ref name="bbc" /> As the character of Stampy Cat, an orange and white cat, Garrett stories within ''Minecraft'' and other games. He gives viewers ideas for activities to pursue with their friends.<ref name="breakfast" /> Knoll describes the character as "a bigger, brighter, better version" of himself.<ref name="independent">{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/stampy-cat--cartoon-thats-bigger-than-bieber-earns-new-stamping-ground-9953225.html|title=Stampy Cat: Joseph Garrett's cartoon from Minecraft that is bigger than Justin Bieber – and has just been linked to Disney|last=Burrell|first=Ian|work=]|date=1 January 2015|accessdate=4 January 2015}}</ref> He receives correspondence from his viewers and thinks they see him as a friend, rather than "a presenter in a studio".<ref name="bbc" /> Other characters in the videos include iBallisticSquid, played bys friend David Spencer.<ref name="bbc" /> | ||
| ⚫ | On 25 April 2015, launched a spinoff educational YouTube channel in collaboration with ].<ref name="guardian">{{cite web | url=http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/09/stampylonghead-youtube-education-minecraft-maker-studios | title=YouTube star Stampylonghead launching new education channel | publisher=The Guardian | date=9 April 2014 | accessdate=9 November 2014 | author=Dredge, Stuart}}</ref> The series, ''Wonder Quest'', is scripted, professionally produced, and designed so that it can be used in classrooms. Garrett has also been attached to a ''Minecraft'' film.<ref name="independent" /> In July 2015, he appeared on the series premiere of the Disney XD show '']'' where he portrays the announcer Stampy Cat at the World Gaming Championships.<ref name="gamers" /><ref name="gamers ep">{{cite episode | title=Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything | airdate=22 July 2015 | network=Disney XD | series= Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything | serieslink=Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything | number=1 | at=Opening segment, Closing credits }}</ref> | ||
| Garrett's YouTube channel is aimed at children, and his audience is largely 6 to 14-year-olds.<ref name="bbc"/> As the character of Stampy Cat, an orange and white cat, Garrett tells stories within ''Minecraft'' and other games. He gives viewers ideas for activities to pursue with their friends.<ref name="breakfast"/> Garrett describes the character as "a bigger, brighter, better version" of himself.<ref name=independent>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/stampy-cat--cartoon-thats-bigger-than-bieber-earns-new-stamping-ground-9953225.html|title=Stampy Cat: Joseph Garrett's cartoon from Minecraft that is bigger than Justin Bieber – and has just been linked to Disney|last=Burrell|first=Ian|work=]|date=1 January 2015|accessdate=4 January 2015}}</ref> He receives correspondence from his viewers and thinks they see him as a friend, rather than "a presenter in a studio".<ref name="bbc"/> Other characters in the videos include iBallisticSquid, played bys friend David Spencer.<ref name="bbc"/> | |||
| ⚫ | On 25 April 2015, |
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| Garrett has signed a two-book deal with ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Egmont signs YouTube star Stampy Cat|url=http://www.thebookseller.com/news/egmont-signs-youtube-star-stampy-cat-312428|publisher=The Bookseller|accessdate=6 October 2015}}</ref> ''Stampy's Lovely Book'' will be released on 22 October 2015; aimed at ages 4 to 10, it features games, activities, jokes and facts about Stampy Cat and some of his Vlogger friends.<ref>{{cite web|title=Website for Stampy's Lovely Book|url=http://sites.egmont.co.uk/stampy/|website=Stampy's Lovely Book|publisher=Official Book microsite|accessdate=6 October 2015}}</ref> | Garrett has signed a two-book deal with ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Egmont signs YouTube star Stampy Cat|url=http://www.thebookseller.com/news/egmont-signs-youtube-star-stampy-cat-312428|publisher=The Bookseller|accessdate=6 October 2015}}</ref> ''Stampy's Lovely Book'' will be released on 22 October 2015; aimed at ages 4 to 10, it features games, activities, jokes and facts about Stampy Cat and some of his Vlogger friends.<ref>{{cite web|title=Website for Stampy's Lovely Book|url=http://sites.egmont.co.uk/stampy/|website=Stampy's Lovely Book|publisher=Official Book microsite|accessdate=6 October 2015}}</ref> | ||
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| Derek Knoll | |
|---|---|
| Born | Derek Knoll 1990 or 1991 (age 33–34) |
| Other names | Stampy Cat, Stampylonghead, Stampylongnose |
| Occupation(s) | YouTube personality, gaming commentator, actor |
| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Known for | Minecraft Let's Play videos |
| Website | www |
Derek Knoll is an English YouTube commentator who posts videos about the game Minecraft as the character Stampy Cat. In 2014, Garrett's was one of the ten most watched YouTube channels in the world. He has been featured on several television programs with CBBC and Disney.
Biography
Garrett studied video production at university and initially intended to be a games journalist. His early YouTube work consisted of "Let's Play" videos which he made for his own amusement. When he noticed that his primary audience was children, he reoriented his work to be family-friendly. When the videos became popular, Knoll left his job as a barman to focus on producing the content full-time.'s YouTube channel is aimed at children, and his audience is largely 6 to 14-year-olds. As the character of Stampy Cat, an orange and white cat, Garrett stories within Minecraft and other games. He gives viewers ideas for activities to pursue with their friends. Knoll describes the character as "a bigger, brighter, better version" of himself. He receives correspondence from his viewers and thinks they see him as a friend, rather than "a presenter in a studio". Other characters in the videos include iBallisticSquid, played bys friend David Spencer.
On 25 April 2015, launched a spinoff educational YouTube channel in collaboration with Maker Studios. The series, Wonder Quest, is scripted, professionally produced, and designed so that it can be used in classrooms. Garrett has also been attached to a Minecraft film. In July 2015, he appeared on the series premiere of the Disney XD show Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything where he portrays the announcer Stampy Cat at the World Gaming Championships.
Garrett has signed a two-book deal with Egmont Publishing. Stampy's Lovely Book will be released on 22 October 2015; aimed at ages 4 to 10, it features games, activities, jokes and facts about Stampy Cat and some of his Vlogger friends.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BBC Breakfast | Himself | Guest star | |
| 2014 | Appsolute Genius with Dick and Dom | Himself | Exclusive interview and various guest appearances | |
| 2015 | Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything | Stampy Cat | Ep. "Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything" |
Published works
- Stampy's Lovely Book (Egmont, 2015), ISBN 978-1405281560
Awards and nominations
- The Game Awards (2014) - Trending Gamer - Nominated
- 2015 Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite Tipster (UK) - Nominated
- Streamy Awards – Gaming – Nominated (2014, 4th edition), Pending (2015, 5th edition)
References
- ^ Precey, Matt (7 March 2014). "Minecraft gamer's YouTube hit 'more popular than Bieber". BBC News. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ Stampy on why his Minecraft tutorials have YouTubers gripped. BBC Breakfast. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- Lewsey, Karen (6 March 2014). "Man earns £236k a month – through playing Minecraft on YouTube!". Reveal.co.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ Dredge, Stuart (9 April 2014). "YouTube star Stampylonghead launching new education channel". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ Burrell, Ian (1 January 2015). "Stampy Cat: Joseph Garrett's cartoon from Minecraft that is bigger than Justin Bieber – and has just been linked to Disney". The Independent. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- ^ Elizabeth Wagmeister. "'Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything' to Premiere July 22 - Variety". Variety. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- "Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything". Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything. Episode 1. 22 July 2015. Disney XD.
{{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter|serieslink=ignored (|series-link=suggested) (help) - "Egmont signs YouTube star Stampy Cat". The Bookseller. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- "Website for Stampy's Lovely Book". Stampy's Lovely Book. Official Book microsite. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- "BBC Breakfast - Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- "Could Minecraft make Stampy millions?". BBC News. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- "Appsolute Genius competition winner revealed". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- CBBC (8 October 2014). Stampy in real life Minecraft Interview on Dick and Dom's Appsolute Genius. YouTube. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- CBBC (19 November 2014). Stampy in real life! Interview on Appsolute Genius. YouTube. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- "Nominees". thegameawards.com. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "NickALive!". nickalive.blogspot.com. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "4th Annual Winners & Nominees". The Streamy Awards. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- "Streamy Awards: James Franco, 'SnapperHero,' Fifth Harmony, Tyler Oakley Score Nominations". TheWrap. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "5th Annual Winners & Nominees". The Streamy Awards. Retrieved 28 September 2015.