What is Ed Boon's Net Worth?
Ed Boon is a renowned American video game programmer and director with a net worth of $12 million. Born in Chicago, Illinois, in February 1964, Boon is best known for co-creating the iconic Mortal Kombat video game series alongside John Tobias. Currently, Boon works for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment under its subsidiary, NetherRealm Studios, a position he has held since 2011.
Career at Midway and Beyond
Ed Boon spent over 15 years at Midway Games, contributing significantly to the company's success. A University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign alumnus, Boon initially began his career in the pinball department at Williams Entertainment before transitioning into video game development.
Notable Projects
Beyond Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon has been instrumental in creating various celebrated video games. His portfolio includes:
- Total Carnage
- The Grid
- Batman: Arkham City Lockdown
- Injustice: Gods Among Us
- Batman: Arkham Origins
- Injustice 2
Versatile Roles
Throughout his career, Boon has taken on multiple roles such as designer, programmer, voice artist, executive producer, and creative director. Notably, he provided the voice for the character Scorpion in the films Mortal Kombat (1995) and Mortal Kombat Annihilation (1997).
