Linus Torvalds

Creator and lead developer of the Linux kernel (born 1969)

Linus Benedict Torvalds ( LEE-nəs TOR-vawldz, born 28 December 1969) is a Finnish-American software engineer who is the creator and, historically, the main developer of the Linux kernel, used by Linux distributions and other operating systems such as Android. He also created the distributed version control system Git and the scuba dive logging and planning software Subsurface.

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Linus Torvalds was born on Sunday, 28 December 1969 in Helsinki, Finland. His full name at birth was Linus Benedict Torvalds. He is best known as a computer programmer. Torvalds' country of citizenship (nationality) is Finnish. For university, he studied at [1988-96] University of Helsinki (MSc in Computer Science). His religion is listed as Atheist. He is 5' 9½" (177 cm) tall with a large build. He has blue eyes and salt and pepper hair (color). His net worth is reported to be $150,000,000 US dollars. Linus Torvalds is 55 years old and his zodiac star sign is Capricorn.

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Full name at birth	Linus Benedict Torvalds	edit
Claim to fame	author of the "Linux" kernel, released in 1991	edit
Date of birth	28 December 1969	edit
Place of birth	Helsinki, Finland	edit
Age	55
Occupation	Software engineer	edit
Occupation category	Computer Programmer	edit
Nationality	Finnish	edit

PERSONAL DETAILS

Height	5' 9½" (177 cm)	edit
Build	Large	edit
Hair color	Salt and Pepper	edit
Eye color	Blue	edit
Gender	Male	edit
Ethnicity	White	edit
Sexuality	Straight	edit
Religion	Atheist	edit
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Distinctive feature	family belongs to the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland... He calls himself an atheist. He is completely irreligious and believes that religion should be a personal choice and not a political issue... In 2010, he became a citizen of the United States of America... He is married to Tove Monni, a karate champion. The couple has three daughters...	edit
Pets	pets

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Residence	Dunthorpe, Oregon, United States Helsinki, Finland California, United States	edit
Net worth	$150,000,000 USD	edit
High school	high school
University	[1988-96] University of Helsinki (MSc in Computer Science)	edit
Talent agency	talent agency
Political affiliation	political affiliation
Political party	political party

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Linus Torvalds is known for his role in the documentary The Code (2001) as Self.

He is also known for his role in the documentary Revolution OS (2001) as Self - Creator, Linux Kernel.

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