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Tim Schafer Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1967-07-26

Birthplace:
Sonoma, California, USA

Credits:
8 Total Roles

Tim Schafer

Acting

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Biography

Timothy John Schafer (born July 26, 1967) is an American video game designer. He founded Double Fine Productions in July 2000, after having spent over a decade at LucasArts. Schafer is best known as the designer of critically acclaimed games Full Throttle, Grim Fandango, Psychonauts, Brütal Legend and Broken Age, co-designer of Day of the Tentacle, and assistant designer on The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge. He is well known in the video game industry for his storytelling and comedic writing style, and has been given both a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Game Developers Choice Awards, and a BAFTA Fellowship for his contributions to the industry.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2023 Double Fine PsychOdyssey TV Self
2021 The Amnesia Fortnight Movie MOVIE Self - Studio Head
2019 A Brief History of Time Travel MOVIE Self
2018 The Artists: The Pioneers Behind the Pixels MOVIE Himself
2013 How Videogames Changed the World MOVIE Self
2012 Minecraft: The Story of Mojang MOVIE Self
2012 Double Fine Adventure TV Himself
2012 Game On! TV Self - Guest

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