Have you ever had an episode of laughing fits at 3:00 in the morning while watching funny clips online? That’s me while watching the shenanigans of Too Turnt Tony and his pet duck.
With over 20 million followers online, he’s certainly made a name out of his hilarious pranks. Naturally, though, it can also make anybody curious: who is Too Turnt Tony in real life?
Who Is Too Turnt Tony?
Before becoming the fitness model, wildlife conservation advocate, and TikTok sensation we all came to love, Too Turnt Tony, real name Anthony Dawson, was born on February 1, 1995.
He was raised in Michigan alongside his siblings, Dominic and Maria.
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Dawson loved making videos even as a kid. At age 4, he would film himself and others doing goofy stuff, often roping his family into the frame.
This passion would extend later in his life when he decided to pursue filming and media studies at Western Michigan University. He also started bodybuilding and found work as a model.
Why Is Too Turnt Tony So Popular?
You likely know Duck Daddy from his short-form comedic posts on TikTok featuring his pet duck, “Baby Girl,” and his family of party-loving pranksters.
Dawson’s journey to stardom, however, began with an effort to spread awareness of wetland conservation.
Forced into isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the fitness model started posting videos in 2020.
Funnily enough, many of his clips involved hysterical role-playing scenarios with the adorable waterfowl. To his surprise, the internet loved and feasted on his content—talk about a lucky break!
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His hilarious skits with his pet duck went viral fast and gained millions of views on TikTok. Later, he would include his family in his content, becoming collectively known as the TooTurntFamily.
Dawson’s adventures with Baby Girl even gained the mainstream media’s attention! Univision, Business Insider, and USA Today featured Dawson and his feathery companion.
Now, America’s Duck Daddy has garnered over 20 million followers on TikTok, making him among the top-earning creators on the platform.
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It’s not all rainbows and sunshine, though.
In 2022, Dawson shared news of his near-death experience when he accidentally consumed cheese with cashew milk—an ingredient he was “death allergic to” he revealed in an interview.
Where Is Too Turnt Tony Now?
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With a substantial net worth of $2.9 million, Anthony Dawson continues to make fun and engaging content with his family.
He recently announced his first TV appearance in ABC’s 28th season of The Bachelors. And while it remains unclear whether he’d take the lead role or not, this is definitely an exciting page for Duck Daddy’s career!
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Final Thoughts
From an animal-loving content creator to a TikTok sensation and now a face on national TV, Too Turnt Tony has been steadily garnering wins.
That said, I’d hate to lose Baby Girl from my FYP, though, so I hope Dawson doesn’t stop making the same side-splitting content!
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