Hank Green

Hank Green
William Henry Green II · CC BY 3.0 · source
Name	Hank Green
Birth date	May 5, 1980
Birth place	Birmingham, Alabama
Occupation	YouTuber, author, entrepreneur, science communicator
Notable works	The Fault in Our Stars (as peer author influence), Nerdfighteria, Crash Course, SciShow

Hank Green Hank Green is an American YouTuber, author, entrepreneur, and science communicator known for co-founding prominent online educational and entertainment projects. He gained prominence through collaborative online media with his brother, developed multiple digital education channels, and authored novels that intersect young adult literature and contemporary fiction. His initiatives have influenced online communities, digital publishing, and science outreach.

Early life and education

Born in Birmingham, Alabama and raised in Montgomery, Alabama and later Gulf Breeze, Florida, Green attended Indian Springs School before enrolling at Gulport Community College and then University of Montana where he studied environmental studies and religion. He later completed a degree at Morehead State University and pursued graduate coursework linked to biology and medical humanities alongside informal study in internet culture and digital media.

Career

Green's career spans online video, publishing, and startup development. Early work included web-based ventures and participation in emergent social media platforms, leading to collaborations with creators across YouTube and other streaming services. He has been involved with nonprofit initiatives, industry conferences such as VidCon, and partnerships with educational organizations and publishers.

Vlogbrothers and online projects

In partnership with his brother, a long-running video series created a devoted community known as Nerdfighteria and helped popularize conversational vlogging on YouTube. From that foundation, Green co-created channels and series including an educational channel covering history and science, a popular science channel addressing current topics, and collaborative projects with creators affiliated with networks like PBS and independent production teams. He co-founded an annual convention for online creators and fans that became a central gathering for influencers, industry representatives, and nonprofit organizations.

Authorial and literary work

Green authored novels within young adult literature and contemporary fiction, publishing with major houses and engaging in book tours, literary festivals, and panels at conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con and BookExpo America. His fiction explores themes common to young adult fiction—identity, illness, relationships—and has attracted reviews in outlets like The New York Times and industry journals. He has also co-edited anthologies and contributed essays to collections addressing digital culture and fandom.

Science communication and educational initiatives

Green expanded into formal science outreach through channels and series that present topics in biology, chemistry, astronomy, and medicine for general audiences. He partnered with public broadcasters and educational institutions to create curriculum-aligned materials and short-form lessons used by teachers and informal educators. His teams collaborated with scientists from universities and research organizations to ensure accuracy, and produced content in coordination with projects supported by foundations and grant-making bodies focused on science literacy.

Entrepreneurship and business ventures

Green co-founded media and technology ventures, including a multi-channel network, a podcasting studio, and a digital publishing imprint. He was an early investor and operator in platforms supporting creator economies, subscription services, and fan-driven crowdfunding efforts tied to content production. These ventures interacted with entities in the publishing industry, audio production, and event management, forming partnerships with bookstores, independent labels, and merchandising companies.

Personal life and health

Green maintains a private personal life while occasionally discussing family, relationships, and health challenges in public videos and interviews with outlets such as NPR and The Guardian. He has spoken publicly about a chronic neurological condition diagnosed in adulthood and about navigating treatment with specialists in neurology and related medical centers. He resides in the United States and participates in philanthropic activities connected to literacy, science education, and patient advocacy.

Category:American YouTubers Category:American authors Category:Science communicators