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Chris Avellone, born on September 27, 1971 in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, is a screenwriter, role-playing game designer and video game developer. That puts Chris Avellone at 55 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
My Take
Chris Avellone is, to me, proof that game writing can rise to genuine literature. Across a three-decade career rooted in role-playing games, this Virginia-born designer built worlds where your choices carry real moral weight, refusing to let players off the hook. I find that rare and admirable; most entertainment flatters you, while his work interrogates you. That he straddles both narrative craft and design fundamentals makes his contribution even more substantial. I have always believed the storytellers behind the controller deserve as much recognition as any on-screen star, and Avellone is near the top of that list for me.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Avellone
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・アヴェローネ
- Reading
- くりす・あゔぇろーね
- Born
- September 27, 1971 (age 55)
- Origin
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / role-playing game designer / video game developer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/ChrisAvellone
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris%20Avellone
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q520809
4. About this entry
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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 Chris Avellone born?
Chris Avellone was born on September 27, 1971 and is 55 years old.
Where is Chris Avellone from?
Chris Avellone is from Alexandria, Virginia, United States.
What does Chris Avellone do?
Chris Avellone works as screenwriter, role-playing game designer, video game developer.
Which high school did Chris Avellone attend?
Chris Avellone attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
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