William Murray Hawkins III is an American business executive best known for playing Founder in Electronic Arts.
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Best Known For:Electronic Arts
Breakthrough:Joined Apple during its early personal-computer expansion in 1978
10 Quick Facts About William Murray Hawkins III
- Full Name: William Murray Hawkins III
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Electronic Arts
- Current Role: Founder and former CEO
- Date of Birth: December 28, 1953
- Age: 72 years old
- Place of Birth: Pasadena, California, United States
- Popular As: Trip Hawkins
- Net Worth: $113,000-$16,969,000 (Estimated range)
William Murray Hawkins III Age
William Murray Hawkins III is about 73 years old as of 2026. William Murray Hawkins III was born in 1953.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Harvard University and Stanford University.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree
- Field of Study: Strategy and Applied Game Theory
- Stanford University
- Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Career & Work
William Murray Hawkins III's career includes business leadership roles with University of California, Santa Barbara and Digital Chocolate.
Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara
Role: Entrepreneurship and leadership instructor
Period: 2016–2019
Details: Santa Barbara, California · Taught entrepreneurship and leadership
Organization: Digital Chocolate
Role: Founder and chief executive officer
Period: 2003–2012
Details: Mobile and social gaming company
Role: Business adviser and public speaker
Period: 2010s onward
Organization: The 3DO Company
Role: Founder and executive
Period: 1991–2003
Details: Pioneered interactive multimedia and video-game hardware platforms
Organization: Electronic Arts
Role: Founder and chief executive
Period: 1982–1994
Organization: Apple Computer
Role: Marketing and strategy executive
Period: 1978–1982
Details: Worked in Apple’s early personal-computer business and market development
Rise to Fame
William Murray Hawkins III rose to prominence for his role on Electronic Arts.
Notable Works
Notable works include Electronic Arts, The 3DO Company, and Digital Chocolate.
- Work: Electronic Arts (Founder, 1982 onward) — Video-game publisher
- Work: The 3DO Company (Founder, 1991)
- Work: Digital Chocolate (Founder, 2003)
- Work: M.U.L.E (Game design and publishing executive, 1983)
- Work: EA Sports (Early driving force)
- Work: John Madden Football (Game designer and producer)
- Work: Doctor J and Larry Bird Go One on One (Game design contributor)
Awards & Achievements
- Hall of Fame induction — Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences — 2005 — Video game industry contributions
Personal Information
- Full Name: William Murray Hawkins III
- Popular As: Trip Hawkins
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 28, 1953
- Age: 72
- Birthday: December 28
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Pasadena, California, United States
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
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
- Website:https://triphawkins.com/
