Linus Torvalds

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1969-12-28 (55 years old)

Birth Name

Linus Benedict Torvalds

Birth Place

Helsinki, Finland

Religion

atheism

Height

Children

Celeste Amanda Torvalds, Daniela Yolanda Torvalds, Patricia Miranda Torvalds

Father

Nils Torvalds

Mother

Anna Torvalds

Siblings

Sara Torvalds, Leo Torvalds, Christopher Torvalds, Alexander Torvalds

Relatives

Ole Torvalds

Citizenships

United States of America, Finland

Residences

Santa Clara, United States of America, Helsinki, Finland

Also Known As

Linus Benedict Torvalds

Awards

Lovelace Medal, IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award, Suuret suomalaiset, EFF Award, doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki, Millennium Technology Prize, Millenium Technology Prize, Computer Pioneer Award, Internet Hall of Fame, European of the Year, Computer History Museum fellow, honorary doctor of Stockholm University, Nokia Foundation Recognition Award