Jerma985

Jeremy Harrington, known online as Jerma985 (or simply Jerma), is an American live streamer, YouTuber, and voice actor recognized for his creative gaming content and interactive, surreal live productions on Twitch. Born on September 22, 1985, in Boston, Massachusetts, he initially gained widespread popularity producing gameplay commentary and sketch comedy videos centered around Team Fortress 2 before expanding into full-time live streaming.

Early YouTube Career and TF2 Content

Jerma launched his main YouTube channel, Jerma985, in June 2011, primarily publishing commentary and gameplay videos featuring Team Fortress 2 and Grand Theft Auto. He frequently collaborated with fellow creators, notably streamer STAR_, and gained a dedicated following for his comedic delivery, character voices, and unscripted humor. During this era, he introduced recurring sketches and fan-favorite features such as the Jerma Rumble, a recurring series created using WWE video games that pitted custom and eccentric characters against one another in simulated royal rumble matches. Outside of YouTube, he engaged in freelance video work and provided voice acting for various independent video games.

Twitch Transition and Elaborate Live Events

In 2016, Jerma shifted his primary focus from YouTube to live streaming on Twitch, later establishing the YouTube channel 2ndJerma to house edited stream highlights. On Twitch, he became widely celebrated for pioneering large-scale, highly interactive conceptual streams that blended traditional video gaming with live-action performance art. Notable events included a real-life arcade stream, a live-action wrestling event, a carnival stream featuring chat-controlled game mechanics, and the acclaimed Jerma Dollhouse stream in 2021, where viewers voted in real time to control his actions in a physical house styled after The Sims. These elaborate productions earned him multiple industry accolades, including Streamer Awards for Best Streamed Event.

Recent Endeavors and Public Profile

In addition to his live productions, Jerma joined the creative agency Offbrand in 2022 as a chief creative officer, aiding in the development of event programming for other digital creators. Over his career, he has built a massive community across Twitch and YouTube, accumulating over one million followers on Twitch. Known for his improvisational comedy style and unique audience interactions, he remains one of the most influence-defining figures in live gaming entertainment while maintaining a home in Las Vegas, Nevada.