Peter Oakley Bio

(British YouTuber)

Birthday: August 20, 1927 (Leo)

Born In: England

Age: 97 Years

Peter Oakley, also known by his online moniker Geriatric1927, gained widespread recognition as an elderly vlogger after joining YouTube in late 2006. His video series, titled "Telling It All," where he shared his life experiences and memories, quickly garnered a large following. Despite his passing, his YouTube channel continued to be a popular destination, amassing nearly ten million views and maintaining over 100,000 subscribers a year after his death. Oakley's background included serving as a radar technician for the British Army during World War II, followed by a career in Leicester, England's public health sector in the post-war era.

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Over his seven-year tenure on YouTube, Oakley produced more than 350 videos, showcasing his storytelling and engaging personality. His final video was uploaded just a month before his death from cancer on February 12, 2014. Originally from Norwich, Norfolk, England, Oakley was a widower residing in Bakewell, Derbyshire during his time as a YouTube sensation. Notably, within a week of launching his channel, Oakley surpassed Brooke Brodack, known as the "First YouTube Star," in terms of YouTube subscribers, solidifying his place in the online community as a beloved and respected figure.

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