Edward John Boon is an American creative director best known for Mortal Kombat and Injustice: Gods Among Us.
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10 Quick Facts About Edward John Boon
- Full Name: Edward John Boon
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Mortal Kombat
- Current Role: Creative Director
- Current Employer: Netherrealm Studios
- Age: 62 years old
- Date of Birth: February 22, 1964
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
Edward John Boon Age
Edward John Boon is about 62 years old as of 2026. Edward John Boon was born in 1964.
Edward John Boon Height
Edward John Boon stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches. This is approximately 183 cm.
Education
He attended University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Computer Science
Career & Work
Edward John Boon has worked in business and technology roles.
Rise to Fame
Edward John Boon gained widespread recognition after creating Mortal Kombat.
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
