TooTurntTony
TooTurntTony | |
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Dawson in 2023 | |
| Born | Anthony Michael Dawson February 1, 1995 Commerce, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Western Michigan University |
| Occupation | Social media personality |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Known for | TikTok (previously known as musical.ly), and YouTube |
| TikTok information | |
| Page | |
| Followers | 20.5 million |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Subscribers | 6.94 million |
| Views | 6.1 billion |
| Last updated: May 11, 2025 | |
| Website | Official website |
Anthony Dawson (born Feb 1, 1995), better known as TooTurntTony or "Duck Daddy", is an American social media personality, model, and wildlife conservation advocate.[1] He is known for creating viral comedy skits, social experiments, and other videos often involving his family and domestic ducks.[2]
Social media career
Dawson began his career as a duck-rancher, where he would make role-playing videos with ducks in efforts to increase awareness of wetland conservation.[3] Later, he began incorporating various family members such as his mother, father, and sister (later collectively dubbed the "TooTurntFamily") into social experiments and other comedic content.[4][5][6][7][8]
Dawson was named a Top 50 Creator of 2023 by Forbes. At that time, Dawson had 25 million followers total from TikTok, YouTube, and OnlyFans and estimated annual earnings of $2.9 million.[9] By August 2024, Dawson had more than 20 million followers on TikTok alone.[10] His skits and other content have appeared on media outlets such as Univision,[8] Business Insider,[11] and USA Today.[12] Among the most notable of videos include a series related to Jeffrey Dahmer which amassed over 50 million views.[6] In November 2024, Dawson saved one of his friends from an alligator attack, garnering attention of the media.[13]
Tony is signed to Creative Artists Agency for representation in all categories.[10]
Other ventures
In 2023, Dawson released an alcoholic iced tea known as "Too Turnt Tea" in collaboration with NOCA Beverages.[9] He sold more than a million 12-packs in a year.[10] Dawson is a lead character in Skinwalker Island, a horror film that takes place in Florida, released in 2025.[14][15]
References
- ^ "From Raising Ducks, to Building a Brand, Tik Tok's @tooturnttony Has Created a Viral Personality Millions Love". the reserve. July 17, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Fowler, Kate (July 29, 2021). "People Are Abandoning Ducks After Buying Them in Bizarre TikTok Trend". Newsweek. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Mangalindan, J. P. "How a TikToker famous for his pet ducks became Pearpop's top earner from brand deals". Business Insider. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Keeley, Matt (May 12, 2022). "Watch TikTokker TooTurntTony Burst in Sister's Room With Student Loan Cash". Newsweek. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ "TikToker TooTurntTony goes viral after paying off his sister's student loan". www.gulftoday.ae. May 16, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "Man pretends to be Jeffrey Dahmer to freak his family out in terrifying prank". uk.news.yahoo.com. October 5, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Babinski, Sophie (August 3, 2022). "TikTok Star Gives $20K of OnlyFans Money to His Sister for the Sweetest Reason - And in the Weirdest Way". Goalcast. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Univision. "Joven pagó la universidad de su hermana con el dinero que ganó en OnlyFans: así reaccionó ella". Univision (in Spanish). Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Bertoni, Steven. "Top Creators 2023". Forbes. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c Vlessing, Etan (August 28, 2024). "TikTok Star Anthony "Tony" Dawson Signs With CAA (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ Erb, Jordan Parker. "Meet 26 fintech venture capitalists who are still bullish on the sector". Business Insider. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Zaniewski, Ann. "Teens suspended over suggestive 'Harlem Shake' video". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ "Shocking video of man being attacked by reptile emerges". PerthNow. November 13, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ "Nature Coast serving as backdrop for new film". baynews9.com. April 21, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ STEINER, STEVE (February 26, 2024). "Keeping it local is movie maker's aim; previous film was shot locally". Chronicle Online. Retrieved August 21, 2025.