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Bobby Kotick was born on March 1, 1963 in Long Island, New York, United States. Bobby Kotick is listed as a businessperson, business executive and entrepreneur. The age as of 2026 is 63. Schooling on record includes Roslyn High School and University of Michigan.
My Take
Bobby Kotick is one of the most polarizing figures the games industry has produced, and that is exactly what makes him interesting to me. Taking a nearly bankrupt Activision and turning it into the Call of Duty colossus, then becoming the longest-serving CEO of any public tech company, reflects a relentlessness you cannot fake. His tenure drew real controversy and divides opinion sharply, yet the sheer staying power of running one company for over three decades commands a grudging respect from me. Add board seats at Coca-Cola and Yahoo, and you get a businessman whose light and shadow are both unusually dark and vivid.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bobby Kotick
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・コティック
- Reading
- ろばーと・こてぃっく
- Born
- March 1, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Long Island, New York, United States
- Occupation
- businessperson / business executive / entrepreneur
2. Background
- High school
- Roslyn High School
- University
- University of Michigan
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bobby Kotick born?
Born March 1, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Bobby Kotick from?
Bobby Kotick is from Long Island, New York, United States.
What does Bobby Kotick do?
Bobby Kotick works as businessperson, business executive, entrepreneur.
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