| Connor Franta Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 12, 1992 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Eye Color | Green |
Connor Franta is an American YouTuber, author, artist, and businessperson who is known for his self-titled YouTube channel, on which he has amassed an impressive fan base. In 2015, he co-founded the record label named Heard Well along with Andrew Graham and Jeremy Wineberg.
Born Name
Connor Joel Franta
Nick Name
Connor
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Wisconsin, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Until 8th grade, Connor went to St. Peter’s Catholic School, Hokah, Minnesota.
In 2011, he graduated from La Crescent High School in Minnesota.
Then, Connon was enrolled at Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota to study business and minored in arts (with a focus on films).
Occupation
YouTube Vlogger, Entrepreneur, Writer, Businessperson
Family
- Father – Peter Franta (Physician)
- Mother – Cheryl Franta (Homemaker)
- Siblings – Dustin Franta (Brother), Brandon Franta (Brother), Nicola Franta (Older Sister)
- Others – Paul Donald Franta (Paternal Grandfather), Agatha Elizabeth Kachel (Paternal Grandmother), Larry Allen Nitz (Maternal Grandfather), Jeanne Ann Sanderson (Maternal Grandmother)
Net Worth
His net worth had been $3 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
Weight
Boyfriend / Spouse
Connor Franta has dated –
- Troye Sivan (2014) – There were RUMORs that he had an affair with Australian singer, songwriter, actor, and YouTuber Troye Sivan in 2014. Later, in 2023, it was confirmed by his friends JC Caylen, Ricky Dillon, Jenn McAllister, and Ryan Abe that they actually dated in the past.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Connor Franta is of Polish, Czech, German, English, Irish, Swiss-German, and Danish descent.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Gay
He came out as gay publicly through a YouTube video posted on December 8, 2014.
Distinctive Features
Bushy eyebrows
Shoe Size
8.5 (US) (confirmed via a Facebook post)
Brand Endorsements
In 2014, He teamed up with Coca-Cola for #THISISAHH.
Best Known For
Being an active YouTuber having more than 5 million subscribers.
First YouTube Video
In August 2010, Connor uploaded his first YouTube video after getting inspiration from fellow YouTubers Shane Dawson and Mitchell Davis.
First Film
In 2015, he appeared in a documentary film #O2LForever as himself.
First TV Show
In 2014, he started appearing in a comedy series YouTubers React as himself.
Personal Trainer
He works out and has tweeted about the same on Twitter.
Here, he shows his late-night post-workout fun and of course his tank top tan line.
Connor Franta Favorite Things
- Food – Fish tacos
Source – YouTube
Connor Franta Facts
- Connor uses he/him pronouns.
- After his birth, his family shifted to La Crescent, Minnesota (in the United States).
- As a young child, he was overweight.
- Connor joined the YMCA swimming team after he turned overweight and was actually a champion in swimming at the YMCA.
- When he was still studying in high school, he ran a cross-country race.
- In the 2016 People’s Choice Awards, Connor won the “Favorite YouTube Star” award.
- In his YouTube videos, he has collaborated with other YouTubers like Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, etc.
- He was previously a member of the web stars group called “our2ndlife,” which he left in July 2014. The members were JC Caylen, Ricky Dillon, Sam Pottorff, Kian Lawley, and Trevor Moran.
- He is obsessed with cats and has two cats at home, namely, Pre and Sam.
- He is the third oldest in his family out of 4 children.
- He procrastinates so much.
- He has not been diagnosed with, but still, believes that he has OCD and ADHD.
- He has broken just one bone in his life and that was of his hand because of swimming.
- He has released several music compilations in his life such as Common Culture, Crown, etc.
- He cannot live without his iPhone else he will die. Whenever he leaves home, he does not forget to carry his phone with him.
- The music label, Heard Well, became the first music company powered by social tastemakers and their communities. The label has signed several artists such as JC Caylen, Tanner Braungardt, Tyler Oakley, Amanda Steele, Annie LeBlanc, and Tom Cassell.
- He is not a morning person.
- On April 21, 2015, his first book, a memoir titled A Work in Progress, was released. The book has sold over 200,000 copies and it spent 16 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list.
- He has also authored books like Note to Self (2017) and House Fires (2021).
- The book titled Note to Self features essays, stories, poetry, and photography by Franta about issues including clinical depression, social anxiety, breakups, and self-love. Also, he once said, “If my first book, A Work in Progress, was a reflection of my external life so far, then this follow-up is a reflection of my internal life.”
- Before starting a career as a YouTuber, he had only done one job in his life.
