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Michael Morhaime was born on November 3, 1967 and is credited as an entrepreneur, computer scientist and executive producer. As of 2026, Michael Morhaime is 58 years old. Schooling on record includes Granada Hills Charter High School and University of California, Los Angeles. Listed accolades include Technology and Engineering Emmy Award (2008).
My Take
Michael Morhaime is one of those builders I admire far more than most on-screen celebrities. A UCLA-trained computer scientist, he co-founded Blizzard Entertainment in 1991 and helped shape the childhoods of millions through Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo, even earning a Technology and Engineering Emmy in 2008. What impresses me most is that he did not simply retire on his legacy. After stepping down as Blizzard's president, he launched a new studio, Dreamhaven, refusing to let his creative fire cool. In an industry obsessed with quarterly numbers, his stubborn devotion to craft and player joy feels rare, and genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Morhaime
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・モーハイム
- Reading
- まいける・もーはいむ
- Born
- November 3, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / computer scientist / executive producer / video game developer
2. Background
- High school
- Granada Hills Charter High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Technology and Engineering Emmy Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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 Michael Morhaime born?
Born November 3, 1967 (age 58).
What does Michael Morhaime do?
Michael Morhaime works as entrepreneur, computer scientist, executive producer, video game developer.