Theodore Madison Patrello (born November 5, 1991), known professionally as Dax Flame, is an American actor, comedian, and YouTuber. He began his career making diary entry videos on YouTube before transitioning to acting, with a starring role in the found footage teen comedy film Project X (2012). Flame later had supporting roles in 21 Jump Street (2012) and 22 Jump Street (2014), and a starring role in Another Evil (2016). He continues to post comedic videos on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
Flame's style of comedy has been described as "endearing nice-guy awkwardness that no one could really say was just a bit or not". Since the start of his career, viewers have wondered how much of his persona is an act.
Career Originally opening his account in January 2007, Flame initially gained recognition from his YouTube channel, which was at one point one of the top 20 most subscribed channels on the website. He was favored for his honest personality and comedic videos, whether "diaries" (vlogs) or short films. Flame's popularity led to collaborations with multiple other YouTube personalities of the time.
In 2011, Flame was cast in a starring role in the found footage teen comedy film Project X. He was picked for the role due to his YouTube success. Describing his character, Flame stated, "Because he's holding the camera, my character doesn't have a lot of screen time, but when he does, it's very impactful." The film was released theatrically on March 2, 2012. Flame also had supporting roles in the films 21 Jump Street (2012) and 22 Jump Street (2014). He starred in the horror comedy film Another Evil (2016).
He had a cameo role in the film Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023). In 2023, Flame started a talk show called The Hot Seat.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2012Project XDax21 Jump StreetZackThe WatchTeenage AnnouncerCredited as “Flax Dame”201422 Jump StreetZack2016Another EvilJasper "Jazz" Papadakis2021Drowning in PotentialDanAlso director, writer, and producerMaking YouTubeChad HurleyAlso director and writer2023Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy MountainUncreditedGoodlongpee the MovieHimself2024Anyone Else But MeLeviAddy DaddyDaxIt Just Takes TimeReeseYou're Point GirlMarvin
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2025Haha You ClownsWill / Gentle Sir / Officer #1 (voice)Episode: "Movie Night"
Web series YearTitleRoleNotes2007SmoshHimselfEpisode: "Three Guys in a Hotel"
Music video YearTitleRoleNotes2026C.E.O.HimselfCameo appearance
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