Dr Disrespect
Streamer · American
Known for Dr Disrespect, born Herschel "Guy" Beahm IV on March 10, 1982, is an American live streamer and online content creator. He gained widespread recognition in the gaming community for his distinct, exaggerated alter ego characterized by a mullet wig, sunglasses, a tactical vest, and a mustache.
About Dr Disrespect
Dr Disrespect, born Herschel "Guy" Beahm IV on March 10, 1982, is an American live streamer and online content creator. He gained widespread recognition in the gaming community for his distinct, exaggerated alter ego characterized by a mullet wig, sunglasses, a tactical vest, and a mustache. Playing popular first-person shooters and battle royale video games, he built a massive global audience across platforms such as Twitch and YouTube.
Early Career and Game Design
Before pursuing full-time live streaming, Beahm attended California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he graduated in 2005 with a degree in marketing management. During his university years, he played NCAA Division II basketball. In 2011, he joined Sledgehammer Games, a prominent video game developer behind the Call of Duty series. Starting as a community manager, he was later promoted to level designer, contributing to multiplayer maps for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. In 2015, he stepped down from his game design position to focus entirely on his online entertainment career.
Streaming and Content Creation
Adopting the persona of Dr Disrespect, Beahm established himself as one of the most prominent broadcasters in battle royale titles, including H1Z1, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Apex Legends. Known for high-production live streams, theatrical commentary, and energetic gameplay, he won multiple Streamer of the Year honors. After broadcasting on Twitch for years, he transitioned to YouTube Live in 2020 as his primary streaming platform, where he continued to stream popular multiplayer titles and engage with his audience, known as the Champions Club.
Business Ventures and Personal Life
Beyond content creation, Beahm has explored game studio investments, co-founding Midnight Society, an independent game studio, before stepping away in 2024. He has also partnered with major brands in gaming hardware, apparel, and energy drinks. On a personal level, Beahm was born in Encinitas, California, and resides in San Diego, California. He is married and has one daughter. Throughout his career, he has remained one of the most recognizable figures in the digital gaming sphere.
Earnings & net worth — estimate
No confirmed net-worth figure is publicly available for Dr Disrespect, so we don’t put a number on it. For context, profiles with a reach like this (1.2M followers) are typically paid $10,000 – $25,000+ for a sponsored post on Instagram and other networks.
Market-typical range for this follower tier — an estimate, not Dr Disrespect’s actual income.
Dr Disrespect on YouTube
Frequently asked about Dr Disrespect
What is Dr Disrespect known for?
Dr Disrespect, born Herschel "Guy" Beahm IV on March 10, 1982, is an American live streamer and online content creator. He gained widespread recognition in the gaming community for his distinct, exaggerated alter ego characterized by a mullet wig, sunglasses, a tactical vest, and a mustache.
How old is Dr Disrespect and what is their zodiac sign?
Dr Disrespect is 44 years old (born 10 Mar 1982) and is a Pisces.
Where is Dr Disrespect from?
Dr Disrespect is from Encinitas, United States (born 10 March 1982), and is now based in San Diego, California, United States.
What is Dr Disrespect's real name?
Dr Disrespect's real (birth) name is Herschel Beahm IV.
Has Dr Disrespect won any awards?
Dr Disrespect has received recognition including The Game Awards − Content Creator of the Year.
Is Dr Disrespect married or in a relationship?
According to public information, Dr Disrespect’s relationship status is listed as Married.
What is Dr Disrespect’s net worth?
See the estimated net worth and earnings section above. Figures are estimates compiled from public sources and are not officially confirmed.
