Sam Hansen was born in the year 2000 in Seattle, WA where he still lives today. He is autistic and a natural storyteller who constructed elaborate scenes with toys before he could talk. Sam began illustrating his stories as a high-schooler but continues to use video and stop-action animation for projects as well. When not creating or working, Sam enjoys hiking, movies, and researching his interests. His YouTube channel Sam I. Hansen has had 110 million subscribers since it launched in 2013.