Russell Franke (Ruby Franke’s Son) Wiki, Age, Birthday, Family, Biography, School & More

Russell Franke is a young American YouTube star and social media influencer, best known as one of the six children of Ruby and Kevin Franke, the former creators of the popular family vlogging channel 8 Passengers. He has appeared in many videos on the channel, showcasing his cute and friendly personality, his hobbies and interests, and his family life.

Russell Franke also has his own Instagram account, where he posts pictures of himself and his siblings. He belongs to a family of YouTube celebrities, as his parents, his older siblings, and his maternal aunts and uncles are all involved in the online video platform. He is currently studying at a local high school in Utah and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Early Life & Family Details

Russell Donald Franke was born on July 9, 2011, in Utah, United States. He is the fifth child and the second youngest son of Ruby and Kevin Franke, who are both highly educated and devout Mormons. His father has a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and a Ph.D. in civil engineering, while his mother has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. His parents met at Brigham Young University and got married in 2003.

Russell Franke has five siblings: Shari (born in 2003), Chad (born in 2005), Abby (born in 2007), Julie (born in 2009), and Eve (born in 2015). He is very close to his siblings and often plays with them. He also has four maternal cousins: Olivia, Cody, Lincoln, and Boston, who are the children of his aunt Bonnie Hoellein and her husband Joel. His other maternal aunts and uncles are Beau Griffiths, Julie Deru, and Ellie Mecham, who are all YouTube stars as well.

YouTube Career

Russell Franke made his YouTube debut in January 2015, when he was featured in the first video of his family’s channel 8 Passengers. The channel was created by his mother Ruby to document her pregnancy and the early life of her youngest child Eve.

The channel soon became a platform for sharing the daily lives, adventures, challenges, pranks, celebrations, and struggles of the Franke family. Russell was often seen in the videos as a cheerful and adorable kid who loved to have fun with his siblings and parents. He also participated in some sponsored product posts and collaborations with other YouTube families.

The channel grew rapidly over the years, reaching over 2.3 million subscribers by early 2021. However, it also faced a lot of criticism and controversy from some viewers who accused the parents of being abusive, neglectful, or exploitative towards their children. Some of the incidents that sparked backlash included locking Russell’s older brother Chad out of the house for misbehaving, making Russell sleep on a bean bag for months as a punishment for wetting the bed, forcing Russell to give away his pet hamster without telling him why, and filming Russell’s emotional breakdown after losing a soccer game.

In February 2021, the channel was taken down from YouTube for unknown reasons. Some speculated that it was due to the negative feedback or legal issues that the family faced. The parents have not given any official explanation for the channel’s removal or their plans for the future.

Russell Franke also has his own Instagram account with over 100k followers. He posts photos of himself with his siblings, friends, pets, and hobbies. He also occasionally appears on his siblings’ individual YouTube channels or his parents’ Instagram accounts.

Personal Life & Girlfriend

Russell Franke is currently 12 years old (as of 2023) and is studying in a local high school in Utah. He is a bright and talented student who excels at math and science. He also enjoys reading books, playing video games, riding bikes, camping, fishing, skiing, and soccer. He is a fan of Harry Potter and Star Wars.

Russell Franke is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and follows its teachings and practices. He attends church services regularly with his family and participates in various church activities.

Russell is not dating anyone at the moment and is focused on his studies and hobbies. He has a crush on a girl named Emma who goes to his school.

Russell has a net worth of around $100k as of 2023. He earns money from his YouTube appearances and Instagram posts. He also receives pocket money from his parents for doing chores around the house.

Ruby Franke Arrested

Ruby Franke is a famous YouTuber who was arrested on suspicion of child abuse along with her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt on August 30, 2023. According to the police, they found two malnourished children with open wounds and duct tape on their limbs at Hildebrandt’s home in Ivins, Utah.

The children were identified as Franke’s 12-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter, who had escaped from the house and sought help from a neighbor. The police also seized evidence from the house that matched the children’s injuries. Four other minors were taken into custody by the Department of Child and Family Services.

BIO/WIKI

Name	Russell Donald Franke
Date of Birth	July 9, 2011
Age	12 years old (as of 2023)
Birthplace	Utah, United States
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Occupation	YouTuber & Social Media Influencer
Parents	Kevin Franke (father)
	Ruby Franke (mother)
Siblings	Shari, Chad, Julie, Abby and Eve
Education	Local High School
Religion	Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Height	4 ft 3.5 in or 131 cm
Weight	30 kg or 66 lbs
Boyfriend	Name Not Known
Net Worth	$100k (as of 2023)
Instagram	8passengers.russell
Homepage	Dreshare.com

12 Facts About Russell Franke

• Russell Franke is the fifth child and the second youngest son of Ruby and Kevin Franke, the former creators of the popular family vlogging channel 8 Passengers.
• He was born on July 9, 2011, in Utah, United States. He is a Cancer by zodiac sign.
• He has five siblings: Shari, Chad, Julie, Abby, and Eve. He is very close to his siblings and often plays with them.
• Russell Franke also has four maternal cousins: Olivia, Cody, Lincoln, and Boston, who are the children of his aunt Bonnie Hoellein and her husband Joel. His other maternal aunts and uncles are Beau Griffiths, Julie Deru, and Ellie Mecham, who are all YouTube stars as well.

• He made his YouTube debut in January 2015, when he was featured in the first video of his family’s channel 8 Passengers. The channel was created by his mother Ruby to document her pregnancy and the early life of her youngest child Eve.
• He was often seen in the videos as a cheerful and adorable kid who loved to have fun with his siblings and parents. He also participated in some sponsored product posts and collaborations with other YouTube families.
• The channel grew rapidly over the years, reaching over 2.3 million subscribers by early 2021. However, it also faced a lot of criticism and controversy from some viewers who accused the parents of being abusive, neglectful, or exploitative towards their children.
• In February 2021, the channel was taken down from YouTube for unknown reasons. Some speculated that it was due to the negative feedback or legal issues that the family faced. The parents have not given any official explanation for the channel’s removal or their plans for the future.

• Russell Franke also has his own Instagram account with over 100k followers. He posts photos of himself with his siblings, friends, pets, and hobbies. He also occasionally appears on his siblings’ individual YouTube channels or his parents’ Instagram accounts.
• Russell Franke is currently 12 years old (as of 2023) and is studying at a local high school in Utah. He is a bright and talented student who excels at math and science. He also enjoys reading books, playing video games, riding bikes, camping, fishing, skiing, and soccer. He is a fan of Harry Potter and Star Wars.
• Russell Franke is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and follows its teachings and practices. He attends church services regularly with his family and participates in various church activities.
• Russell is not dating anyone at the moment and is focused on his studies and hobbies. He has a crush on a girl named Emma who goes to his school.