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Ken Levine was born on September 1, 1966 in New York City, New York, United States. Ken Levine is credited as a game designer, creative director and screenwriter. That works out to 59 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Vassar College.
My Take
To me Ken Levine is one of the few game designers who genuinely belongs in a conversation about storytelling, not just gameplay. BioShock was never really about shooting; it was a philosophical argument disguised as a first-person game, and System Shock 2 had already shown that ambition years earlier. Being named one of Game Informer's storytellers of the decade was no exaggeration. I find his deliberate, low-output approach at Ghost Story Games admirable in an industry obsessed with sequels and schedules. Whatever he releases next, I will be paying close attention, because few creators treat the medium as seriously as he does.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ken Levine
- Name (Japanese)
- ケン・レヴィン
- Reading
- けん・れゔぃん
- Born
- September 1, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- game designer / creative director / screenwriter
2. Background
- University
- Vassar College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Ken Levine born?
Born September 1, 1966 (age 59).
Where is Ken Levine from?
Ken Levine is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Ken Levine do?
Ken Levine works as game designer, creative director, screenwriter.
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