Liza Koshy
A digital-era multihyphenate who vaulted from Vine comedy to mainstream stardom with an irrepressible, high-energy charm.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American actress·Birthday: March 31·Millennials
Biography
Liza Koshy began her career in the compressed, six-second format of Vine, where her rubber-faced characters and rapid-fire sketches amassed millions of followers. That viral foundation launched her into the broader YouTube universe, where her channel became a hub of exuberant vlogs, sketches, and interviews, marked by her signature alter ego, 'Liza the Robot.' Her comedic timing and relatable persona translated seamlessly to television and film, leading to starring roles in YouTube Originals and Netflix movies. Koshy also stepped into hosting with a revitalized turn on MTV's 'Total Request Live' and as the face of YouTube's year-end recap. Her journey reflects the new Hollywood path, built on direct audience connection and a versatile talent that refuses to be boxed into a single platform.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Liza was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Liza Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Liza's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
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
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Streamy Award for Breakout Creator in 2017.
- Starred as Violet Adams in the YouTube Premium series 'Escape the Night' for three seasons.
- Co-starred in the Netflix film 'Work It' and the YouTube Originals movie 'Boo! Bitch'.
- Hosted the 2018 and 2019 YouTube Rewind videos.
Did You Know?
She was a competitive cheerleader in high school in Houston, Texas.
She briefly attended the University of Houston, studying biochemistry, before pursuing entertainment full-time.
She was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood & Entertainment category in 2019.
She has a pet pug named Lenny.
“I think the biggest misconception about me is that I'm always happy. I have my days, I'm human.”
