Cody Ko and the unfolding path of his life, work, and the fame he continues to shape
Cody Ko is a multi-talented Canadian actor, director, comedian, YouTuber, businessperson, podcaster, and rapper. He first gained immense popularity on Vine for his comedy skits and his viral hashtag video #6-second auditions. He formerly worked as a software engineer before he turned into a YouTuber. Here is the story of Cody Ko's journey to global fame.
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Key takeaways
- Cody Ko is a famous YouTuber based in the United States.
- He commands a substantial fan following across his social media platforms, including YouTube and Instagram.
- The celebrity also owns an online merchandise store, Ko-official, where he mainly sells hoodies, T-shirts, hats, and many other items.
- He is a member of the comedy-rap duo Tiny Meat Gang alongside Noel Miller.
Cody Ko’s profile summary
Full name | Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk |
Famous as | Cody Ko |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 22 November 1990 |
Age | 35 years (as of 2025) |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Current residence | Los Angeles, California, United States of America |
Nationality | Canadian |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexual orientation | Straight |
Height in inches | 5’ 9’’ |
Height in centimetres | 175 |
Weight in pounds | 150 |
Weight in kilograms | 68 |
Body measurements in inches | 40-30-35 |
Body measurements in centimetres | 102-76-90 |
Hair colour | Brown |
Eye colour | Brown |
Father | Greg Kolodziejzyk |
Mother | Helen Kolodziejzyk |
Siblings | Krista Anne |
Relationship status | Dating |
Girlfriend | Kelsey Kreppel |
High school | Springbank Community High School |
University | Duke University |
Profession | YouTuber, entrepreneur, actor, director, comedian, podcaster, and rapper |
Net worth | $3.5 million |
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Cody Ko’s biography
He was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to his parents, Greg Kolodziejzyk and Helen Kolodziejzyk. His father is a businessperson, motivational speaker, and CEO of AlgoLa, while his mother is an accountant. The YouTube star grew up alongside her younger sister, Krista Anne. Cody Ko's religion is Christianity, and his ethnicity is white.
What is Cody Ko's real last name?
His last name is Kolodziejzyk.
Cody Ko's education
Concerning his educational background, the YouTube star attended Springbank Community High School. He later enrolled at Duke University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science and a Certificate in Markets and Management.
What is Cody Ko’s age?
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He was born on 22 November 1990. Therefore, as of 2025, the YouTuber’s age is 35 years, and his birth sign is Sagittarius.
What is Cody Ko’s nationality?
He holds dual citizenship, Canadian-American. He is of white ethnicity.
How does Cody Ko make money?
Cody Ko is an actor, comedian, SoundCloud rapper, director, podcaster, YouTube star, and social media personality. He first rose to stardom on Vine for his comedy skits and viral hashtag #6-second auditions video.
He created his first self-titled YouTube channel on 30 May 2014. Cody Ko's subscribers have consequently increased since he started his channel. Currently, he boasts more than 5.52 million subscribers on the channel due to his consistent and engaging content.
He has another YouTube channel, which he launched on 30 August 2017. He mostly uploads vlogs and short comedy clips. As of now, the channel has accumulated over 1.92 million subscribers.
The YouTuber is also active and famous on Instagram, with over 1.4 million followers. He mainly shares his pictures and those of his girlfriend. In addition, he has 1.6 million followers on Twitter.
He is also known for his appearances in various TV shows and movies. Below are Cody Ko's TV shows and movies according to his IMDB profile:
- Camp Unplug (2016) himself
- The Boonies (2017) as Teddy
- Suki (2019) as the neighbor
- The Real Bros of Simi Valley (2017-2020) as Wade
- Witching Hour (TBA) as John
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The Canadian actor has released numerous music videos alongside his friend Noel Miller as a comedy rap duo, Tiny Meat Gang. In December 2017, the duo released the EPs Bangers & As*s and Locals Only on 20 December 2018. Together, they also host a commentary series titled That's Cringe and a podcast named TMG Podcast Highlights. He is also a co-founder of TMG Studios.
How much is Cody Ko worth?
Cody Ko’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $3.5 million. However, this estimate was made in 2021. More recent reports on Cody Ko's net worth are difficult to come by. His earnings are generated from his business career, social media endeavours, and brand endorsements. However, this information is not official.
Cody Ko's house
YouTuber Cody Ko has owned several notable homes, including a $3.8 million modern architectural house in Venice, which he sold, and a Malibu beach house that was listed for around $3.7–$4 million.
Who is Cody Ko married to?
Cody Ko and Kelsey Kreppel tied the knot in February 2023 and welcomed their first child together in January 2024.
What is Cody Ko's wife's age?
Kelsey Kreppel was born on 24 September 1993, making her 32 as of 2025.
Is Cody Ko with his wife?
Yes, as of this writing, Cody Ko is still married to his wife, Kelsey Kreppel.
What is Cody Ko's height?
The Canadian actor and comedian stands at 5 feet 9 inches (175 centimetres) tall, and he weighs approximately 150 pounds (68 kilograms). He has brown hair and eyes.
Cody Ko's controversies
In May 2024, fellow YouTuber Tana Mongeau stated on her podcast, Cancelled, that she had sex with Cody in Florida when she was 17 and he was 25. Florida law forbids sex where one partner is under 18 and the other over 24.
Cody Ko's response
Cody Ko made a comeback to YouTube in late 2024. In a video posted on 23 December of the same here, he loosely addressed the Tana Mongeau controversy.
I also understand if your opinion of me has potentially changed over the last few months. I spent the first half of my career criticizing people and judging people online, so I don’t begrudge your judgement of me by any means.
While the YouTuber didn't directly talk about the incident with Tana, he said that he will.
try to be the best person I can be for myself and for my family and just continue putting the best shi*t out there that I can.
Cody Ko's fame and fortune have consequently grown, thanks to his successful online career. He has also acquired a massive following on various social media platforms.
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