Cody Ko
Quick Facts
Biography
Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk (/ˌkɔːləˈdʒɛ.sɪk/; born November 22, 1990), better known as Cody Ko, is a Canadian YouTuber, comedian, podcaster, and rapper. Ko first gained public attention via his short comedy skits on Vine. He is part of the comedy-rap duo Tiny Meat Gang with Noel Miller.
Early life
Ko was born in Calgary, Alberta, to Helen and Greg Kolodziejzyk. Both of his parents were entrepreneurs who sold their software businesses. He graduated from Springbank Community High School and later went on to attend Duke University, where he graduated with a degree in computer science. At Duke, Ko was a member of the men's swimming and diving team and the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.
Career
After attending Duke University, Ko created the iPhone application "I'd Cap That", which adds captions to photos. In May 2012, it was named the App Store’s Free App of the Week after amassing more than 4 million users in a few months. The application was later acquired by Iddiction.
After pursuing his own interests, he worked as a senior iOS developer at Fullscreen, a subsidiary of AT&T's WarnerMedia.
Ko first became popular on Vine for making short comedy skits. He now runs a YouTube channel where he uploads a variety of videos mainly critiquing and commentating on other personalities and videos on YouTube and Instagram. He is friends with fellow YouTuber and former Viner, Noel Miller, often collaborating with him on commentary videos, as well as making music together as comedy rap duo Tiny Meat Gang. Tiny Meat Gang released the EPs Bangers & Ass on December 15, 2017 and Locals Only on December 20, 2018, as well as signing to Arista Records in October 2019. The duo host a commentary series together called That's Cringe and a Let's Play series of the Love Island mobile game, as well as a podcast called the Tiny Meat Gang Podcast, which won the Shorty Award for best podcast in 2019. Ko also often collaborates with his girlfriend Kelsey Kreppel on Couples Cringe.
In 2017, Ko joined the cast of The Real Bros of Simi Valley alongside fellow YouTuber Jimmy Tatro.
Personal life
Ko has been dating Kelsey Kreppel since 2017.
Discography
Solo discography
Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Cuddle Bug" | 2019 | N/A |
"Sadboi Watermelon Party" | ||
"Fuck Halloween" |
TMG discography
As Tiny Meat Gang (also known as TMG) with Noel Miller.
Extended plays
Title | Year | Singles |
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Bangers & Ass | 2017 |
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Locals Only | 2018 |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Super Xan" | 2017 | Bangers & Ass |
"Stay Safe" | 2018 | Locals Only |
"No Flex" | ||
"Walk Man" | 2019 | N/A |
"Short Kings Anthem" (with Blackbear) | ||
"Club Poor" (with Rynx) | In Pieces | |
"Broke Bitch" | 2020 | N/A |
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Camp Unplug | Himself | Vine series |
2017–present | The Real Bros of Simi Valley | Wade Sanders | Main role |
2017 | The Boonies | Teddy | Main role |
2019 | Suki | The Neighbor | Short film |