Colin Furze, born on October 14, 1979, is a British inventor, engineer, YouTuber, and television presenter. Furze is renowned for his eccentric and extreme DIY inventions and engineering projects, which he showcases on his popular YouTube channel. After leaving school at 16 to become a plumber, he later transitioned to a career in online video creation, using his practical skills to build unusual machines and gain a global audience.
Furze's YouTube channel has amassed over 13.2 million subscribers and billions of views. He is known for his bi-weekly videos featuring elaborate builds, such as jet-powered bicycles, a homemade hoverbike, functional Wolverine claws, and an extensive underground tunnel network. He also holds several Guinness World Records, including the fastest pram and bumper car. Beyond his online presence, Furze has appeared on television programs and collaborated with major brands and franchises. In the summer of 2025, Furze was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree by the University of Warwick for his contributions to engineering education and his work inspiring public interest in STEM. More recently, he has been working on an underground garage connected to his home via a tunnel system. He documents this and other projects on his main YouTube channel and a second channel called "2MuchColinFurze".