Devan Key
28 years old
Who Is Devan Key?
Devan Key is an American actor, content creator, and producer who gained widespread recognition through his work with his older brother, Collins Key, on YouTube.
Born on April 17, 1998, in California, he has built a cross-platform media presence that spans YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. His TikTok account carries 8.65 million followers as of February 2026. His Instagram account holds 1.07 million followers as of May 2026.
He appeared in the 2018 drama film A Champion Heart, the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, and the ABC comedy American Housewife.
Early Life: California, Family, and the Key Household
Growing Up in Los Angeles
Devan Key was born on April 17, 1998, in California, United States. He grew up in Los Angeles and currently lives there. His zodiac sign is Aries.
Their father, Steven Key, and mother, Anne Key, supported their interests as they experimented with performance, comedy, and digital content.
The Key Brothers
Collins Key was born on May 9, 1996, in Los Angeles, California. His parents are Steven and Anne Key, and he has a younger brother, Devan Key, who he regularly collaborates with on his YouTube channel. Collins is two years older than Devan.
The brothers’ dynamic — Collins as the magician and showman, Devan as the artist and comedian — became the engine of one of YouTube’s most successful family-friendly channels.
An Arrow, a Ninja, and Growing Up on Camera
Devan had his brother shoot an arrow at him when he was younger after claiming he was a ninja. It is the kind of story that tells you everything about how the Key brothers operate — fearless, physical, and always willing to commit to the bit.
Career: From YouTube Collaborations to a Multi-Platform Empire
The Collins Key YouTube Channel
Devan Key is an entertainer, artist, and actor best known for the YouTube channel he and his brother have together, which has amassed over 3 billion views, 17 million subscribers, and each episode averaging over 25 million views.
After his appearance on America’s Got Talent, Collins focused on his YouTube channel, growing from 2 million to 18 million subscribers in two years. He and his brother, Devan Key, primarily upload comedy videos.
As of March 2024, his channel has amassed nearly 24 million subscribers, generating more than 75 million views per month with over 6.7 billion total lifetime views.
Their content includes DIY gummy food challenges, pancake art battles, pranks, life hacks, and sibling competitions. Videos on the channel regularly reach tens of millions of views.
Pancake Art: A Signature Skill
Devan Key is known for creating elaborate pancake art, often featured in challenges with his brother on YouTube. He is listed professionally as a “co-founder and professional pancake artist” on his LinkedIn profile. The pancake art format became one of the channel’s most recognizable recurring series, combining cooking, competition, and visual creativity in a format that connected naturally with younger audiences.
Acting: Film and Television Credits
Devan built a parallel acting career alongside his YouTube work.
Key made his debut as an actor with the movie A Champion Heart, a drama released in 2018 and directed by David de Vos.
His most notable appearance as an actor was in a 2015 episode of the family show Girl Meets World. The episode was titled “Girl Meets Gravity.”
He also appeared in American Housewife (2016) as Student #1.
His IMDb profile credits him as an actor, writer, and executive producer — roles that reflect a creator who has moved from on-screen appearances into production.
Streamy Award Nomination (2018)
Devan Key received a Streamy Award nomination for Best Collaboration in 2018. The nomination recognized the brothers’ collaborative content at a time when their channel was growing at its fastest rate.
DJ and Music Production
Devan is also a DJ and producer who followed his elder brother’s footsteps to establish himself as an independent entertainer. Music production and DJing form a third creative strand alongside his video content and acting work.
TikTok Growth and Independent Presence
While the Collins Key YouTube channel remains his highest-profile platform, Devan has built a significant independent following on TikTok. His TikTok account carries 8.65 million followers with an 18.03% engagement rate as of February 2026, with his content generating 18.7 million total views over the past twelve months.
Personal Life
Parents and Family
Devan Key was born in California, United States. Their father, Steven Key, and mother, Anne Key, supported their interests as they experimented with performance, comedy, and digital content.
Relationship Status
Devan was rumored to be dating an unnamed Instagram star whom he met in person in April 2019 after chatting online for a few months. He never confirmed or denied these claims.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Devan Key |
| Date of Birth | April 17, 1998 |
| Birthplace | California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Occupations | Content Creator, Actor, Writer, Producer, DJ |
| Brother | Collins Key (born May 9, 1996) |
| Parents | Steven Key and Anne Key |
| TikTok Followers | 8.65 million (@devankey) |
| Instagram Followers | 1.07 million (@devankey) |
| YouTube Shorts | 362K subscribers (@devankey) |
| Current Base | Los Angeles, California |
| Streamy Nomination | Best Collaboration, 2018 |
Film and Television Credits
| Year | Title | Role / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Girl Meets World | “Alterna-Lucas” — episode “Girl Meets Gravity” |
| 2016 | American Housewife | Student #1 |
| 2018 | A Champion Heart | Film; directed by David de Vos |
Social Media:
| @devankey | |
| TikTok | @devankey |
| YouTube | @DevnKey |
| @DevanKey |
