Poker Players in Pop Culture

    Poker has always crossed over into television, film, sport and business. These lists cover the commentators, streamers, celebrities and athletes who connect poker with the wider world.

    7 lists145 playersUpdated November 2026

    Famous Poker Players Turned Commentators14Phil Hellmuth, Nick Schulman, Sam GraftonFamous Poker Players on TV55Daniel Negreanu, Cary Katz, Phil HellmuthFamous Poker Players on Twitch4Jason Somerville, Ebony Kenney, SpraggyGrowing listFamous Poker Players on YouTube12Daniel Negreanu, Seth Davies, Doug PolkCelebrities Who Play Poker15Bill Perkins, Jennifer Tilly, Ross BoatmanAthletes Who Play Poker8Chris Brewer, Sam Trickett, TJ Cloutier
    Poker Players Turned Businessmen85Dan Smith, Adrian Mateos, Alex Foxen

    About these lists

    Televised poker in the 2000s turned card players into stars, and streaming and YouTube are doing the same today. At the same time, actors, athletes and billionaires keep sitting down at the poker table, sometimes with real success.

    Pop-culture lists are based on each player's biography and media work. Celebrities and athletes are included when they are known first for something other than poker.

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    FAQ

    Which celebrities play poker?

    Among others: Bill Perkins, Jennifer Tilly, Ross Boatman. See our full list of celebrities who play poker.

    Which poker players have YouTube channels?

    Daniel Negreanu, Seth Davies, Doug Polk are among the best-known poker players with YouTube channels.

    Are celebrities good at poker?

    Some are. Jennifer Tilly and Patrick Bruel have won WSOP bracelets, and several athletes have reached major final tables. Most celebrities, though, play for fun at charity and celebrity events.

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