Stampy
An English YouTuber whose joyful, child-friendly Minecraft adventures made him a global online pioneer for a generation of young viewers.
Born 1990 (age 36)·English YouTuber·Birthday: December 13·Millennials
Biography
Joseph Garrett, known to millions as Stampy Cat, created a digital universe of kindness and creativity from his bedroom. Donning his signature cat avatar and an infectiously upbeat tone, he turned playing Minecraft into a form of gentle, engaging storytelling. His 'Lovely World' series became a cultural touchstone for children in the 2010s, offering a safe, imaginative space free of cynicism. At his peak, his channel was among the most-subscribed on YouTube, a testament to his unique ability to connect with a young audience through humor, simple lessons, and collaborative projects. Beyond gaming, Garrett authored books and explored other media, always maintaining his core ethos of positivity. His legacy lies not in records, but in defining what a responsible, educational, and wildly entertaining online community could look like for kids.
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.
Stampy was born in 1990, 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 Stampy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Stampy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Built one of the ten most-watched YouTube channels in the world at his peak in 2014.
- Created the long-running 'Lovely World' Minecraft series, amassing hundreds of millions of views.
- Authored a series of successful children's books expanding the Stampy Cat universe.
- Pioneered a child-friendly, story-driven approach to the 'Let's Play' format that influenced a wave of content creators.
Did You Know?
He originally studied film production at university before focusing on YouTube.
The Stampy Cat character was partially inspired by a drawing his sister made.
He was awarded a 'Golden Joystick Award' for Best YouTube Gamer in 2015.
His main YouTube channel surpassed 10 million subscribers.
“Make sure you're nice to everyone, because everyone's a person.”
