Herschel Beahm IV, known online as Dr DisRespect, was born on March 10, 1982, in Encinitas, California, USA. He began his career in the gaming industry working for Sledgehammer Games as a level designer for the Call of Duty series. Beahm adopted the Dr DisRespect persona in 2010, creating a character known for his over-the-top personality, signature mustache, sunglasses, and mullet wig. The character quickly gained popularity for his entertaining and highly produced streams, combining skilled gameplay with humorous and engaging content.