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Randy Farmer (Frank Randall Farmer) was born on 16 October, 1961 in New Jersey, is an American video game designer. Discover Randy Farmer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?
| Popular As |
Frank Randall Farmer |
| Occupation |
Social Software Innovator, Author, CEO |
| Age |
62 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
16 October 1961 |
| Birthday |
16 October |
| Birthplace |
New Jersey |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Author with the age 62 years old group.
Randy Farmer Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, Randy Farmer height not available right now. We will update Randy Farmer's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Randy Farmer's Wife?
His wife is Pamela Farmer
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Pamela Farmer |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Randy Farmer Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Randy Farmer worth at the age of 62 years old? Randy Farmer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Author. He is from United States. We have estimated Randy Farmer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Author |
Randy Farmer Social Network
Timeline
Frank Randall "Randy" Farmer (born October 16, 1961) is an American game developer, co-creator with Chip Morningstar of one of the first graphical online games, 1985's Habitat.
His interest in computers began as a teenager in 1974, as his Junior High School had access to a teletype.
He played an early Star Trek game, Mike Mayfield's STTR1, and learned that he could add modifications to it.
He began writing his own games at Henry Ford II High School in 1976, and then COMUNI, an early Bulletin board system.
In 1984, Farmer began working at Lucasfilm Games, on an Apple II version of Koronis Rift.
It was at Lucasfilm that he met Chip Morningstar, who was beginning design on the Habitat project, a groundbreaking graphical multiplayer adventure game.
When the project received funding, Morningstar hired Farmer for the team, along with others such as Aric Wilmunder, Janet Hunter, Noah Falstein and Ron Gilbert.
After Lucasfilm, Farmer worked at the American Information Exchange on smart contracts, and founded Communities.com, where he remained from 1993–2001.
In 1995, they were named as Tomorrow Makers by NetGuide magazine.
In 2001 he and Morningstar were the first recipients of the Pioneer Award (at the time called the "First Penguin Award") by the International Game Developers Association.
Farmer was involved with the creation of Yahoo! 360 and Communities.com, and has published several works on web and game development, social media, and online communities.
Farmer was born in New Jersey to Frank and Katherine Farmer, and grew up in Michigan.
In March 2001, Farmer and Morningstar were awarded the inaugural "First Penguin Award" (later renamed to Pioneer Award) by the International Game Developers Association for their work on Habitat.
In 2003 he served as Community Strategy Analyst for Yahoo!, co-designing Yahoo! 360°.
From 2009–2011 he was involved with Social Media Strategy Consulting for Answers.com, and in 2011 he founded his own company, Suddenly Social, to provide platform services for social and mobile games.
He was a social media consultant for Rosenfeld Media for 2014-2018.
Farmer was announced as the Executive Director of the Spritely Institute in 2022.
The Institute describes itself as "a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation attempting to re-decentralize community on the internet."
