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Vitaly Zdorovetskiy

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is a Russian-American internet personality, comedian, and prank video creator known online as VitalyzdTv.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is a Russian-American internet personality, comedian, and prank video creator known online as VitalyzdTv. He became widely known for viral prank and stunt videos, including public disruptions at sporting events, and has also appeared in films as an actor and writer.

Early life

Zdorovetskiy was born in Murmansk, Russia, and later moved to the United States during childhood, according to reporting and biography listings.

Online career

He built an audience through prank and stunt videos on YouTube, with coverage describing his channel as having millions of subscribers and large view counts.

Public controversies

His career has included repeated controversies involving disruptive pranks, public trespass, and arrests or legal issues in multiple countries.

Film and television credits

Entertainment listings credit him with roles in films such as Slasher Party, 211, and Bad Agents, and describe him as an actor, director, and writer.

Key facts

  • Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is a Russian-American internet personality and prank video creator.
  • He gained major attention for viral stunt videos, including sports-field invasions.
  • He has been identified as an actor, director, and writer in entertainment databases.
  • Reports in 2025 and 2026 described his detention and deportation proceedings in the Philippines.
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Canadian context

His online content and controversies have circulated widely in Canadian media and social platforms, but he does not appear to have a direct, specific Canadian institutional connection in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vitaly Zdorovetskiy?
He is a Russian-American internet personality and prank-video creator known online as VitalyzdTv.
What is he best known for?
He is best known for viral prank and stunt videos, including disruptive appearances at sporting events.
When was he born?
He was born on 8 March 1992.
Where was he born?
He was born in Murmansk, Russia.
Has he worked in film?
Yes. Entertainment databases list him as an actor, director, and writer, with credits including Slasher Party, 211, and Bad Agents.
Why is he controversial?
Coverage has linked him to prank-related arrests, public disruptions, and legal problems in several jurisdictions.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6014413/?language=fr-ca
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and film credits.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6014413/bio/
    Supports: Biography details including birthplace, online alias, and film credits.
  3. Wikitubia/Fandom — https://youtube.fandom.com/wiki/VitalyzdTv
    Supports: Online alias, prank-video focus, and streaming activity.
  4. The Epoch Times — https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/world-cup-streaker-in-germany-vs-argentina-world-cup-2014-final-799958
    Supports: Identification in a sports-event streaking incident and description as a Russian comedian.
  5. MSN — https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/vitaly-zdorovetskiy-russian-american-youtuber-jailed-in-philippines-globally-unwelcome/ar-AA1FUE6I
    Supports: Summary of recent legal issues, nationality, childhood move to the United States, and YouTube fame.
  6. Bureau of Immigration Philippines — https://immigration.gov.ph/vitaly-deported-bi/
    Supports: Official report on deportation from the Philippines and identification as a vlogger.