Dan Avidan
A musical comedian who turned absurdist humor and synth-pop anthems into a massive, devoted online following.
Born 1979 (age 47)·American musician and YouTuber·Birthday: March 14·Generation X
Biography
Dan Avidan, better known to fans as Danny Sexbang, didn't set out to be an internet cornerstone. Starting with improv and sketch comedy, his path shifted when he teamed with physicist Brian Wecht to form Ninja Sex Party, a duo that wrapped catchy 80s-inspired melodies around hilariously explicit lyrics. That project's success bled into his other major venture: co-hosting the long-running Let's Play series Game Grumps with animator Arin Hanson. On the show, Avidan's warm, often melodramatic commentary and surprisingly strong singing voice became a signature. He has since expanded his musical range, lending soaring vocals to the literary-inspired rock of Shadow Academy and returning to the moody electronic roots of his earlier group, Skyhill. His career is a testament to building genuine community through unapologetic silliness and unexpected talent.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Dan was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Dan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-created and performs in the musical comedy duo Ninja Sex Party, which has released multiple studio albums and performed sold-out tours.
- Serves as the co-host of the influential Game Grumps YouTube channel, which has amassed billions of views since 2012.
- Formed the comedy rap trio Starbomb with Arin Hanson and Brian Wecht, producing video game-themed parody albums.
- Is the lead vocalist for Shadow Academy, a rock project whose songs are based on classic literature and mythology.
Did You Know?
He worked as a tour guide at NBC Studios in New York before his online career took off.
He is a trained improviser and performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
His father is Israeli, and Dan has spoken about his Jewish heritage.
He provided the singing voice for the character of Tweek in the video game 'South Park: The Fractured But Whole'.
“I think the key to happiness is realizing that it is a choice, and you have to choose it every day.”
