Ricky Berwick
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- YouTuber
- comedian
- social media personality
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| Born | April 23, 1992 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Subscribers | 6 million (as of 2024) |
| Views | 368 million (as of 2019) |
| Last updated: January 4, 2026 | |
Ricky Berwick (born April 23, 1992) is a Canadian internet personality, comedian, and video creator. He is best known for posting comedy skits with a distinct personal style on YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok. His work frequently features physical comedy, self-deprecating humor, and an unfiltered look at his life with a physical disability.
Berwick was born with a rare genetic disorder called Beals–Hecht syndrome, which limits his physical movement and requires him to use a motorized wheelchair. He incorporates his physical characteristics into his performances, transforming them into a unique comedic brand.
Active online since 2007, Berwick's content spans short-form comedy, reaction videos, and collaborations with several high-profile digital creators.[1]
Ricky Berwick was born on April 23, 1992, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, to parents Devon and Barbara Berwick. He is an only child. At birth, he was diagnosed with Beals–Hecht syndrome (also known as congenital contractural arachnodactyly), a rare genetic condition. This disorder restricts joint movement, prevents limbs from fully extending, and is associated with scoliosis and other physical deformities. As a result, Berwick utilizes a motorized wheelchair for mobility.[2][3]
He completed high school locally and later attended Conestoga College, where he earned a degree.[3] Despite his physical limitations, Berwick maintained a strong interest in performance and entertainment from a young age.[1]
Career
Online prominence
Berwick started his YouTube channel in 2007, initially focusing on video game reviews and gameplay clips. After a nearly ten-year hiatus from consistent uploading, his career reached a turning point in 2016. He posted a short, humorous video of himself eating McDonald's french fries on X; the clip went viral on Facebook and other platforms, garnering millions of views.
Since then, Berwick has regularly published comedy skits characterized by exaggerated facial expressions and parodies of pop culture (such as God of War and Avengers: Infinity War). He describes himself as an "unconventional entertainer" and has secured sponsorships from companies such as DXRacer and META PCs.[1][4]
Mainstream media and other appearances
Berwick has appeared on several mainstream media programs. In April 2016, he was featured on the Comedy Central series Tosh.0, hosting a segment titled "The Amazingly Incredible Ricky Berwick TV Show." He has also appeared on CTV News and Robin & Company.[2] His collaborations with other YouTubers include iDubbbz's "Scooter Race" series and appearances with Keemstar, host of DramaAlert.[2]
In June 2025, Berwick appeared in the fourth season of the interactive internet reality show Fishtank. Entering the house on Day 12 as a "visitor" and making consecutive appearances until day 15.
Gaming community interaction
In 2024, Berwick collaborated with David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake from Metal Gear, on a parody review video that became a trending topic among fans.[5] He also shared a conversation with former Mario voice actor Charles Martinet, revealing details regarding Nintendo's contractual restrictions on Martinet performing character voices on camera.[6]
Incidents
Twitch bans and move to Kick
Berwick has faced multiple bans on the streaming platform Twitch. In January 2023, he received a seven-day suspension for "suggestive content" after jokingly performing intimate movements with a Garfield plush toy during a sub-goal celebration.[7] On November 7, 2025, Berwick was banned again after a viewer sent a racial slur via the text-to-speech (TTS) function. Though Berwick argued he was mocking the slur, the platform upheld the violation. Shortly after, he announced he would move his primary streaming operations to the competitor platform Kick.[8][9]
2025 death hoax
In October 2025, a viral video falsely claimed that Berwick had passed away at age 35 following an injury during a WWE match. The report was debunked as a hoax; the video was created using OpenAI's Sora AI tool, featuring an AI watermark and incorrect biographical details, such as a birth year of 1989.[10]