John Romero

Acting

John Romero

Born

1967-10-28 (58)

Place of birth

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

10 titles

Known for

Code Monkeys poster
7.2

Set in the early 1980s, Code Monkeys follows the adventures of fictional video game company GameAVision.

Code Monkeys

2007

High Score poster
7.4

This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

High Score

2020

How Videogames Changed the World poster
6.9

From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls out a selection of its most significant titles. From Atari to Angry Birds, How Videogames Changed the World explores how interactive entertainment evolved from a penny arcade diversion into a medium that some believe is art, and shows how it is changing the way we work, communicate and, of course, play. Joined by Jonathan Ross, Dara O'Briain and gaming legends like Will Wright and John Romero, Brooker looks at how videogames have become the most progressive art form of the last 40 years. This humorous and insightful tour will surprise and entertain the uninitiated and dedicated gamers alike.

How Videogames Changed the World

2013

Game On poster
NR

As she creates her 50th game, legendary designer Brenda Romero leads her team through the highs and hurdles of game development, balancing motherhood, leadership, and creativity.

Game On

2025

FPS: First Person Shooter poster
7.9

This documentary takes a game-by-game deep dive into the history and evolution of a genre that has grown from the simple wireframe graphics of Maze War and Spasim to become a staple of popular culture that is enjoyed by millions of gamers worldwide. Explore the creation and legacy of the most popular and significant FPS titles from the last 48 years, including favorites such as Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake, GoldenEye, Half-Life, Unreal Tournament, Deus Ex, Halo… and many more.

FPS: First Person Shooter

2023

Get Lamp poster
6.6

GET LAMP is a documentary about interactive fiction (also known as text adventures) filmed by computer historian Jason Scott.

Get Lamp

2010

Film credits

2020s · 4 titles

2010s · 3 titles

Series credits