Shay Carl Butler, born March 5, 1980, is a renowned American vlogger, author, and YouTube personality. He has established a significant online presence through his three YouTube channels, with two of them, "shaycarl" and "SHAYTARDS", boasting an impressive subscriber count of over three million.
Butler's entrepreneurial spirit led him to collaborate with Corey Vidal on a documentary project, Vlogumentary, which was produced on a budget exceeding $200,000. The film's production was made possible through a successful Indiegogo campaign, primarily funded by his devoted audience. Vlogumentary was released on April 20, 2016, and has garnered widespread recognition.
Shay Carl's remarkable success has earned him recognition from esteemed publications, including Forbes, which has dubbed him one of the "most successful video entrepreneurs on YouTube". In 2011, The New York Times featured his production company, Maker Studios, further solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in the digital entertainment industry.