What PewDiePie was like before all the fame

PewDiePie is one of the biggest and most influential YouTubers out there. He's best known for his Let's Play videos, where he screams at every jumpscare and utters every Swedish swear word under the sun. The success of his YouTube channel fueled his rise to fame outside of the platform. Pewds may be the closest thing YouTube has to an overnight success, and he has gone on to appear as a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, further cementing his place in pop culture.

While most people became familiar with PewDiePie after he achieved fame and fortune, few know what he was like before his star rose to such prominent heights. Did he always want to be an entertainer? Does he have a rags to riches story? Here's a glimpse into PewDiePie's past that should answer your nagging questions.