Edward John Boon is an American businessperson. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for Mortal Kombat and Injustice: Gods Among Us.
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Quick Facts
- Full Name: Edward John Boon
- Profession: Businessperson
- Current Employer: Netherrealm Studios
- Current Title: Creative Director
- Employer Type: Digital Media
- Age: 62 years old
- Date of Birth: February 22, 1964
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Nationality: American
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
Edward John Boon Age
Edward John Boon is 62 years old (estimated). He was born in 1964, but the exact date of birth has not been publicly disclosed.
Edward John Boon Height
Edward John Boon stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in.
Edward John Boon Weight
Edward John Boon's weight has not been publicly reported.
Education
He studied at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- Education 1
- Institution Name: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Computer Science
Career & Work
He has worked as Programmer/Designer at Midway Games. He has also been associated with NetherRealm Studios.
- Programmer/Designer at Midway Games
- Period: 1989-2009
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios
- Period: 2010-Present
- Location: Chicago, IL
Rise to Fame
- Launched Mortal Kombat as a co-creator and programmer (1992)
Notable Works
Notable works include Injustice: Gods Among Us and Mortal Kombat.
Other
- Work: Injustice: Gods Among Us (Director, 2013) — Video Game
- Work: Mortal Kombat (Co-creator/Lead Programmer, 1992) — Video Game
Edward John Boon Salary
Edward John Boon receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Businessperson in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Edward John Boon Net Worth
Edward John Boon's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a Businessperson.
Edward John Boon Family & Relationships
Family and relationship details are not widely documented publicly.
Lesser Known Facts
- The Mortal Kombat character 'Noob Saibot' is named after Ed Boon and John Tobias (Boon and Tobias spelled backward).
- Boon has provided the voice for the character Scorpion's 'Get over here!' line since the first game.
Edward John Boon Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: Edward John Boon
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 22, 1964
- Age: 62
- Birthday: February 22
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- John Tobias (Collaborator • Co-creator of Mortal Kombat)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/noobde
