in 2014 In 2012, Middleton first created
TheDiamondMinecart, a gaming channel. In August 2014, Middleton signed with the
multi-channel network Maker Studios under its Polaris label. He decided to change his channel's name to
TheDiamondMinecart // DanTDM later on, and on 12 December 2016, to
DanTDM. He currently produces videos out of his home studio in
Wellingborough. As his original fanbase that propelled his career has grown up, Middleton has scaled back his video production schedule and focused more on creating graphic novels, hosting live shows, and DanTDM merchandise. which remained at the number one spot on
The New York Times Best Seller list for
hardcover graphic books for eleven weeks. He was a featured guest at the
Cheltenham Literature Festival and went on a book tour that included parts of the UK and a visit to New York City. He then embarked on a tour through the United States and Australia in 2017. His live show at the Sydney Opera House was the second fastest to sell out in the venue's history. In 2017, he starred in a web series called
DanTDM Creates a Big Scene starring himself and featuring other social media entertainers and actors. The series premiered on 7 April 2017 exclusively for YouTube Red, YouTube's subscription service (now called
YouTube Premium). The show "follows DanTDM and his group of animated friends as they battle to keep their live show on the road". That year,
TODAY praised his "infectious laugh and an unmistakable British accent" and his personal growth from a "shy, low-profile YouTuber to the master of a creative empire." In 2019, Middleton was ranked 41st in the UK's Top 100 Influencer List by
The Sunday Times, which also estimated Middleton's net worth to be £25 million. In January 2025, Middleton joined
Classic FM as a regular presenter. Currently, he hosts the video game music-focused series
Next Level, Music featured includes the soundtracks to
Minecraft,
The Legend of Zelda,
Final Fantasy, and
The Elder Scrolls. == Filmography ==