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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Religion
Agnosticism
Languages
English, Finland Swedish, Finnish
Spouse
Tove Torvalds (1997)
Children
3 children: Celeste Amanda Torvalds, Daniela Yolanda Torvalds, Patricia Miranda Torvalds
Parents
Nils Torvalds, Anna Torvalds
Siblings
Alexander Torvalds, Christopher Torvalds, Sara Torvalds, Leo Torvalds
Residences
Helsinki, Santa Clara
Education
Svenska normallyceum
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Λῖνος)
Popularity
Tier B -- 102,143 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Year context
Born in 1969 -- Apollo 11: first humans land on the Moon; Richard Nixon was US president
Year 1969 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rooster
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Innovation
0
Giving
18
Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
14
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Filmography (1)
AWARDS (9)
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IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award
2018
WON
B
Millennium Technology Prize
2012
WON
B
Internet Hall of Fame
2012
WON
B
Computer History Museum fellow
2008
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Biography
Linus Torvalds is a Finnish-American software engineer best known for creating the Linux operating system and the version control system Git. He was born on December 28, 1969, in Helsinki, Finland, and has played a significant role in the development of open-source software.
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How old is Linus Torvalds?
Linus Torvalds is 56 years old, born on .
Where was Linus Torvalds born?
Linus Torvalds was born in Helsinki, Finland.
What movies or shows has Linus Torvalds been in?
Linus Torvalds has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Code (2001).
What is Linus Torvalds known for?
Linus Torvalds is primarily known as an actor. Linus Torvalds is a Finnish-American software engineer best known for creating the Linux operating system and the version control system Git. He was born on…
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