Stephen Tries, born Stephen Lawson in Norwich, England, is an English comedian widely known for his YouTube channel, where he has gained significant popularity for his original "How To" series of comedic sketches and parodies of pop culture. He began his YouTube channel at the age of 17 on April 20, 2013, and since then, he has amassed more than 1.5 million subscribers. One of his most popular videos, "How To Be Stormzy," has garnered over one million views. In 2017, he posted a parody video titled "Shape of You (Grime Remix)" which has received over 2.7 million views. Stephen has spoofed various celebrities and social media personalities, including Danny Dyer, adding to his widespread appeal.