Abigail Thorn is a British YouTuber, actress, and playwright best known for her YouTube channel named “Philosophy Tube”.
Philosophy Tube began in 2013 when Thorn sought to provide free lessons in philosophy in the wake of the 2012 increase in British tuition fees. In 2018, her videos began to become more theatrical, incorporating dramatic studio sets, lighting, costuming, and makeup. Critics have praised the channel, which has over one million subscribers. Let’s check out Abigail Thorn’s (Philosophy Tube) Wiki, Age, Height, Career, Family, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Biography & More.
Abigail Thorn (Philosophy Tube) Wiki/Bio:
Real Name: | Abigail Thorn |
Date of Birth: | 24 April 1993 |
Zodiac Sign: | Aquarius |
Birthplace: | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
Nationality: | British |
Religion: | Christianity |
Profession: | Actress, YouTuber |
Marital Status: | Unmarried |
Abigail Thorn (Philosophy Tube) Age, Height, Weight:
Age: | 30 Years (As of 2023) |
Height: | 5Ft 11in |
Weight: | 75 Kg |
Abigail Thorn (Philosophy Tube) Education:
She went to the Royal Grammar School and was a member of the army cadets. She went on to study Philosophy and Theology at the University of St. Andrews, where she also took part in Mermaids and the St Andrews Revue. Thorn earned a Scottish Master of Arts in Philosophy in 2015, finishing first in her class. She then attended East 15 Acting School, earning a Master of Arts in 2017 from the University of Essex before relocating to London.
Abigail Thorn (Philosophy Tube) Career:
Thorn began her YouTube channel, Philosophy Tube, as an educational channel in 2013 in response to the university tuition fees tripling in England in 2012, rendering higher education less accessible. Thorn earns money from both YouTube advertisement revenue and Patreon crowdfunding.
In July 2019, Thorn discussed her channel on the BBC radio show World Business Report. Dmitry Kuznetsov and Milan Ismangil of tripleC reported in January 2020 that the channel is a focal point of an internet fan community centred on leftist YouTubers dubbed “BreadTube.”
Thorn told Insider in 2021 that she had an idea for the channel’s final episode and that she felt the channel was successful because of her subscriber numbers, an invitation to be a featured creator at 2021 VidCon, and other YouTube channels that were inspired by her.
Thorn came out as a trans woman in a public statement posted on social media and recorded as the video Coming Out As Trans – A Little Public Statement on January 30, 2021. Thorn also released the video Identity: A Trans Coming Out Story, which was inspired by the work of American writer Audre Lorde and starred Rhys Tees as Thorn’s former self.
Thorn expressed anxiety about publicizing her transition in a BBC interview with Ben Hunte in 2021 but felt she couldn’t keep it a secret for much longer.
Thorn planned to read the Complete Works of Shakespeare in 2019 to raise funds for the Samaritans, a UK charity that assists people experiencing emotional distress.
Thorn appeared as Iona in the episodes “Indie” and “The Big Day” of the second season of Ladhood, which premiered on BBC iPlayer on August 15, 2021.
Thorn began filming for the upcoming 10-episode television series Django, a remake of the 1966 Western film of the same name, in May 2021.
Thorn wrote and was the acting lead in the Off West End play, The Prince, at the Southwark Playhouse. Characters in the show become self-aware and attempt to flee Shakespeare’s play Henry IV, Part 1.
Thorn joined Alice Caldwell-Kelly and Devon in February 2021 to host the podcast Kill James Bond!, a film review podcast that initially focused on James Bond films.
Thorn and Stephanie Willis co-narrated the audiobook for Lindsay Ellis’ Axiom’s End (2020).
Thorn received an Off West End Theatre Award (“Offie”) in the “OneOff” category in 2022.
Thorn was nominated for a British LGBT Award in the category of Online Influencer in 2021.
Abigail Thorn (Philosophy Tube) Family:
Father: | Don’t have Info |
Mother: | Don’t have Info |
Abigail Thorn (Philosophy Tube) Boyfriend:
Don’t have Info |
Abigail Thorn (Philosophy Tube) Net Worth:
$1.5 million |