John D. Carmack II, commonly known as John Carmack, is an American computer programmer and video game developer.
He is best known as the co-founder of the influential video game company id Software and was the lead programmer for several of the company’s groundbreaking titles in the 1990s, including Commander Keen, Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake and their sequels.
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- Full Name: John D. Carmack II
- Stage Name: John Carmack
- Date of birth: August 28, 1970
- Age: 54 years old
- Place of birth: Shawnee Mission, Kansas, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American computer programmer and video game developer
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Stan Carmack, Inga Carmack
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Katherine Anna Kang (married 2000–2021)
- Children: Christopher Ryan
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $50 million
Early life and education
John D. Carmack II was born on August 28, 1970 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, United States.
He was raised by his parents, Stan Carmack and Inga Carmack, who were local television news reporters. However, details about any siblings he may have had are not public.
Carmack attended Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, Kansas, and Raytown South High School near Raytown, Missouri.
He then enrolled at the University of Missouri-Kansas City for a few semesters, where he took computer science classes. His ethnicity is listed as white, but specific details about his religious beliefs are not public.
Career
As a child, John Carmack was first exposed to video games and was fascinated by classic video games like Space Invaders and Pac-Man.
Carmack then joined the computer company Softdisk, where he collaborated with future id Software co-founders John Romero and Adrian Carmack.
At Softdisk, Carmack’s team created the successful Commander Keen series, which was released under a shareware model. This led to Carmack co-founding id Software in 1991, where he would revolutionize gaming.
Carmack’s landmark achievements at id Software include Doom, a groundbreaking first-person shooter that redefined the genre with its 3D graphics, fast-paced action, and multiplayer capabilities. Following this success, Carmack created Quake, which advanced 3D graphics and online multiplayer.
In recent years, Carmack has shifted his focus to virtual reality, serving as CTO at Oculus and driving advances in VR technology. He has also expressed interest in working toward the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Throughout his career, Carmack was recognized as a pioneering and influential figure in the video game industry, known for his technical innovations and contributions to the development of games.
Social media
- Instagram name: @john. carmack
- Facebook Name: John Carmack
- Twitter Username: John Carmack
Personal life
Renowned video game programmer John Carmack was previously married to Katherine Anna Kang. The two met at QuakeCon in 1997 and married in 2000, and they have been together for many years.
During their marriage, they had two sons – Christopher Ryan, born in August 2004, and another son, born in November 2009, whose name is unknown.
However, the couple split in 2021 after many years of living together.
John Carmack is in a new relationship with a woman named Trista. They met through Carmack’s involvement in hosting the VR game Beat Saber via Twitter.
Net worth
John Carmack is an American game programmer who has amassed a net worth of $50 million over the course of his illustrious career.
He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the video game industry and played a pivotal role in shaping the interactive entertainment landscape.
Carmack’s groundbreaking work in 3D graphics, virtual reality, and game engines left an indelible mark on the video game industry.
