Michael Buckley, 1975
Writers · June 8, 1975
Michael Buckley
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Michael Buckley is 50 years old, born June 8, 1975 in United States · Gemini.
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About
Michael Buckley turned YouTube commentary into early internet fame with *What the Buck?!*, a vlog that dominated pop culture coverage in the platform's formative years. Born June 8, 1975, in the US, Buckley became a screenwriter and actor whose channel held one of YouTube's most-viewed entertainment slots, with multiple videos simultaneously ranking in the week's top ten. He won a YouTube Award for best commentary in 2008 for the video "LonelyGirl15 is Dead!". Gemini energy: quick-witted cultural observer.
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Biography
Michael Buckley is an American screenwriter and actor born June 8, 1975. He rose to prominence as a YouTube personality through his vlog *What the Buck?!*, which focused on pop culture commentary and celebrity analysis. At its peak, the channel ranked among YouTube's most popular entertainment destinations, with Buckley's content "breaking all records" for weekly video ratings—at one point, four of his shows appeared simultaneously in YouTube's top-ten videos of the week.
Buckley's early internet success brought mainstream media attention. He was featured in *The New York Times* discussing internet entrepreneurship and in *The Advocate* addressing homophobia on the internet. In 2008, YouTube recognized his work by awarding him best commentary for the video "LonelyGirl15 is Dead!".
As a Gemini, Buckley's rapid-fire commentary style aligned with the sign's gift for articulate, fast-paced cultural analysis. Life Path 9 suggests a trajectory toward broader influence and evolution—fitting for someone who helped pioneer entertainment commentary as a viable YouTube format. His occupation as screenwriter and actor encompasses the full spectrum of media creation and performance.
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Trivia
- Buckley's *What the Buck?!* held one of YouTube's most popular entertainment channel slots, with his videos regularly dominating the platform's weekly top-ten ratings.
- He won a YouTube Award for best commentary in 2008 for the video "LonelyGirl15 is Dead!"—a landmark moment in early YouTube recognition.
- Buckley appeared in *The New York Times* and *The Advocate*, establishing himself as a cultural commentator on internet entrepreneurship and online homophobia.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Michael Buckley often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
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Frequently asked
- How old is Michael Buckley?
- Michael Buckley is 50 years old (born June 8, 1975).
- When is Michael Buckley's birthday?
- Michael Buckley was born on June 8, 1975.
- What is Michael Buckley's zodiac sign?
- Michael Buckley is a Gemini, born June 8, 1975.
- What is Michael Buckley's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Michael Buckley was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is Michael Buckley from?
- Michael Buckley is from United States.
- What does Michael Buckley do?
- Michael Buckley is a writer.
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