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Tim Sweeney Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 25, 2026: By Josphat G

Tim Sweeney is an American business executive best known for playing Creator in Unreal Engine.

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Best Known For:Unreal Engine
Breakthrough:Founded Epic Games (formerly Potomac Computer Systems) in 1991

10 Quick Facts About Tim Sweeney

  • Full Name: Tim Sweeney
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Businessperson
  • Known For: Unreal Engine
  • Current Role: CEO and founder of epic games
  • Date of Birth: December 31, 1970
  • Age: 55 years old
  • Place of Birth: Potomac, Maryland
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Net Worth: $113,000-$16,969,000 (Estimated range)
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Tim Sweeney Age

Tim Sweeney is 55 years old. He was born on December 31, 1970, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Education

He attended University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

  • University of Maryland
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering
    • Period: 1989–1993

Career & Work

Tim Sweeney's career includes business leadership roles with Epic Games.

Organization: Epic Games
Role: Founder and CEO
Period: 1991–Present
Details: Cary, North Carolina

Rise to Fame

Tim Sweeney rose to prominence for his role on Unreal Engine.

Notable Works

Notable works include Unreal Engine and Fortnite.

  • Work: Unreal Engine (Creator, 1998)
  • Work: Fortnite (CEO, 2017)

Lesser Known Facts

  • Sweeney started his first business mowing lawns to save money for computer equipment.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Tim Sweeney
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Businessperson
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: December 31, 1970
  • Age: 55
  • Birthday: December 31
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Place of Birth: Potomac, Maryland

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $83,000–$688,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $113,000–$16,969,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Employment or business activity; ownership requires separate evidence

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/TimSweeneyEpic

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