Toby Turner: The Internet Comedian and Musician
Toby Turner, known online as Tobuscus, is an American YouTuber, comedian, actor, voice actor, and musician who gained massive popularity in the late 2000s and early 2010s for his comedic videos, video game commentaries (Let's Plays), and original music, often blending humor with songwriting.Born in Indianapolis, Turner moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. He found monumental success on YouTube starting around 2006, creating channels like Tobuscus, TobyGames, and TobyTurner. His content included viral skits, animated adventures, and gaming videos. A significant part of his appeal was his original comedic music and song parodies, shared through dedicated music videos on his Tobuscus channel.
- Turner released numerous original songs and parodies, often characterized by absurdist humor and catchy tunes. Hits like "Nugget in a Biscuit" and his "Literal Trailers" series (where he sang humorous, literal descriptions of movie trailers) garnered millions of views.
- In 2014, he released his debut album, "Tobuscus: The Music," featuring many of his popular YouTube songs.
- Turner faced significant controversy and career disruption in 2016 when multiple women made allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against him. He denied the allegations. While no criminal charges were filed, the situation led to lost partnerships and a decline in his public profile.
- He has spoken publicly about struggles with substance abuse, entering rehab in 2016, and working on his recovery.