Sam Houser Net Worth

Sam Houser has a net worth of
$100 Million

Sam Houser Wiki Biography

Sam Houser, born on 24 May 1971, in London, England, is a prominent figure in the video game development and production industry. He is the founder and president of Rockstar Games, known for creating the highly successful “Grand Theft Auto” series. Sam Houser, along with his brother Dan, has been listed in Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. Being actively involved in the gaming industry since 1988, Sam has accumulated a significant net worth of $100 million as of mid-2016, primarily attributed to his contributions to the video game development field.

Sam Houser’s Net Worth: $100 Million

Raised by his parents, actress Geraldine Moffat and solicitor Walter Houser, Sam developed a passion for arcade video games such as “Mr. Do!” and “Elite” during his childhood. He received his education at St. Paul’s School in London, followed by studies at the University of London and the University of Cambridge. In 2007, he became a citizen of the United States.

With the support of his father, Houser began his career as a video producer at BMG Entertainment, later transitioning to the Interactive Publishing division, where he primarily worked as an executive producer for video games. Notably, Sam played a crucial role in creating and producing games within the “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, particularly “Grand Theft Auto III,” which turned out to be a monumental success in all its editions. This project significantly contributed to Sam Houser’s net worth. He has also produced other notable video games such as “Max Payne” (2001), “The Warriors” (2005), and “Red Dead Redemption” (2010), further enhancing his financial standing.

In addition to his game production endeavors, Houser was the subject of the television film “The Gamechangers” (2015), which portrayed the controversy surrounding “Grand Theft Auto.” Despite the initial backlash and accusations of promoting violence, the game persisted, and Houser’s role in its success solidified his position in the industry.

On a personal note, Sam Houser is a married family man with two children, and he currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. Despite his notable contributions to the video game industry, he maintains a low profile, preferring to steer clear of interviews and media attention.

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Full Name Sam Houser
Net Worth $100 Million
Date Of Birth May 24, 1971
Place Of Birth London, England
Profession Video game producer, developer, creator of Rockstar Games
Education St Paul’s School, University of London, University of Cambridge
Nationality British- American
Parents Geraldine Moffat, Walter Houser
Siblings Dan Houser
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Awards BAFTA Games Special Award (2014)
Nominations VGX Award for Designer of the Year
Movies “The Gamechangers” (2015)
TV Shows Video games: Body Harvest (1998), Space Station Silicon Valley (1998), Grand Theft Auto, “Max Payne” (2001), “Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne” (2003), “Manhunt” (2004), “The Warriors” (2005), “Bully (2006), “Red Dead Redemption” (2010), Max Payne 3, Grand Theft Auto V
# Fact
1 Brother of Dan Houser.
2 President of Rockstar Games, creators of Grand Theft Auto.

Producer

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Title Year Status Character
Red Dead Redemption 2 2017 Video Game executive producer filming
Grand Theft Auto V 2013 Video Game executive producer
Max Payne 3 2012 Video Game executive producer
L.A. Noire 2011 Video Game executive producer
Red Dead Redemption 2010 Video Game executive producer
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony 2009 Video Game executive producer
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars 2009 Video Game executive producer: Rockstar NYC
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned 2009 Video Game executive producer
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008 Video Game executive producer
Manhunt 2 2007 Video Game executive producer
Bully 2006 Video Game executive producer
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis 2006 Video Game executive producer: Rockstar NYC
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories 2006 Video Game executive producer: Rockstar NYC
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories 2005 Video Game executive producer
The Warriors 2005 Video Game executive producer
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition 2005 Video Game executive producer
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2004 Video Game executive producer
Grand Theft Auto Advance 2004 Video Game executive producer
Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2005 BAFTA Games Award BAFTA Awards Special Award

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2005 Game Developers Choice Award Game Developers Choice Awards Best Game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)
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