The wild Aussie who took Einstein to the next level!

G’day, legends! Ever heard of Yahoo Serious? Nah, it’s not some dodgy internet browser—it’s the name of one of Australia’s quirkiest filmmakers! Back in the ’80s and ’90s, this wild-haired genius gave us Young Einstein—a flick where Albert Einstein surfs, rocks out, and invents E=mc² to put bubbles in beer. Yep, pure Aussie brilliance! This movie made him an international star, even landing him on the cover of TIME magazine. But after a couple more films, like Reckless Kelly and Mr. Accident, he kinda disappeared. So, what happened to him?
Well, here’s the thing—Yahoo Serious is a man of mystery. Unlike today’s celebs who live on Instagram, this bloke went completely off the grid. No TikToks, no tweets, nada! And if you're thinking of searching "Yahoo Serious net worth 2025," good luck! Estimates range from a few thousand to a few million—so basically, nobody knows! What we do know is that he once tried to sue Yahoo! (the website) for using his name. But, mate, taking on the internet? That’s a battle even Young Einstein couldn’t win!
But hey, let’s give credit where it’s due—Yahoo Serious gave us one of the most bonkers, uniquely Aussie comedies of all time. So, if you haven't seen Young Einstein, do yourself a favor and chuck it on! And if you love fun, quirky throwbacks like this, hit that like button, share this video, and subscribe to TV9090 for more weird and wonderful content. Until next time, stay serious… or don’t!
Sources:
• Yahoo Serious - Wikipedia
• Yahoo Serious Net Worth
• Eighties Hollywood star tipped as 'next Jim Carrey' unrecognisable after quitting fame, court battle over rent & divorce
• Yahoo Serious - IMDb