Leslie Benzies Biography and Wiki
Leslie Benzies who was born as Leslie Peter Benzies is a Scottish video game producer as well as the former president of Rockstar North. Rockstar North is a subsidiary of Rockstar Games. Leslie was the lead developer on the Grand Theft Auto series.
He took the responsibility from Grand Theft Auto III to Grand Theft Auto V. This included Grand Theft Auto Online. Currently, Leslie is no longer working for Rockstar. He was a lawsuit with its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, over unpaid royalties from April 2016 to February 2019.
Leslie Benzies Age and Birthday
Leslie was born on 17 January 1971, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. He is 49 years as of 2020. He celebrates his birth on January 17 every year.
Leslie Benzies Height and Weight
Leslie stands at an average height and moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature of his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. When you look at his alluring body physique it is quite evident that Leslie engages in exercising and staying physically fit.
It is unclear what his workout routine consists of but it is clear that he’s definitely been working out, However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Leslie Benzies Early Life and Education
Leslie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, but moved to Elgin when he was young. When he was 11, his father, Leonard, purchased a Dragon 32 computer. Leslie taught himself how to program and wrote his first game. He has managed to keep a low profile of his education life. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Leslie Benzies Family
After doing our research, details about his parents are not known to the public and it is also not known if he has any siblings. However, this section is still under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.
Leslie Benzies Wife
He had married Australian Kristin Hall in 2012, but it seemed the relationship was already in trouble. The couple divorced in 2015
Leslie Benzies Net Worth
Following his successful career as a video game producer, Leslie has been able to accumulate an estimated net worth of $1 million-$5 million.
Leslie Benzies Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Leslie.
Leslie Benzies Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Leslie Peter Benzies
- Popular As: Leslie Benzies
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Video Game Producer
- Nationality: Scottish
- Race / Ethnicity: To be Updated
- Religion: To be Updated
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Leslie Benzies Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 49 years
- Zodiac Sign: To be Updated
- Date of Birth: 17 January 1971
- Place of Birth: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
- Birthday: January 17
Leslie Benzies Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: To be Updated
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: To be Updated
- Hair Color: To be Updated
- Shoe Size: To be Updated
Leslie Benzies Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Mr. Benzies
- Mother: Mrs. Benzies
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be Updated
- Marital Status: Single
- Wife/Spouse: Kristin Hall (2012-2015)
- Dating / Girlfriend: To be Updated
- Children: To be Updated
Leslie Benzies Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million-$5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Under Review
Leslie Benzies House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Leslie Benzies Career
His professional career as a video game producer began in the year 1995. It began at DMA Design (now Rockstar North). There he was the team lead developing the Nintendo 64 platform game Space Station Silicon Valley. The game was released in October 1998. After this, he started assembling the team that would create Grand Theft Auto III. Leslie alongside Sam Houser, President of Rockstar Games, in the year 2005, received a BAFTA Special Award.
Leslie in the year 2014, announced a deal to purchase the St Stephen’s Church in Stockbridge, Edinburgh for a little over £500,000. He did plan to preserve the building as well as create a trust composed of members of the community to manage it. Leslie took a sabbatical leave from Rockstar on 1 September 2014. It was announced in January 2016, announced that he had left the company.
On 12 April 2016, Leslie Benzies started legal action against Rockstar Games and its parent Take-Two Interactive claiming $150 million in unpaid royalties. In January 2017 he set up five new companies including Royal Circus Games which intend to develop games for consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. On 29 March 2018, Benzies’ litigation against Rockstar and Take-Two suffered a significant setback when the companies succeeded in dismissing 12 out of 18 of his claims, though the court did rule that Benzies “remains entitled to receive certain royalties” as part of his compensation.
On 1 October 2018, it was announced that Leslie Benzies’ new company was called Build a Rocket Boy Games. On 7 February 2019, Benzies’ litigation with Take-Two had officially come to an end. All parties involved in the case successfully executed a confidential settlement, with each agreeing to bear its own costs and expenses, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees.
Leslie Benzies Games, Works
- 2001: Grand Theft Auto III
- 2002: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- 2003: Manhunt
- 2004: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- 2005: Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
- 2006: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
- 2007: Manhunt 2
- 2008: Grand Theft Auto IV
- 2009: Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned
- 2009: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
- 2009: Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony
- 2010: Red Dead Redemption
- 2011: L.A. Noire
- 2012: Max Payne 3
- 2013: Grand Theft Auto V
- TBA: Everywhere
Frequently Asked Questions About Leslie Benzies
Who is Leslie Benzies?
Leslie who was born as Leslie Peter is a Scottish video game producer as well as the former president of Rockstar North.
How old is Leslie Benzies?
Leslie was born on 17 January 1971, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. He is 49 years as of 2020. He celebrates his birth on January 17 every year.
How tall is Leslie Benzies?
Leslie stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Where did Leslie Benzies attend college?
Leslie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, but moved to Elgin when he was young. When he was 11, his father, Leonard, purchased a Dragon 32 computer. Leslie taught himself how to program and wrote his first game. He has managed to keep a low profile of his education life. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
What nationality is Leslie Benzies?
Leslie is a Scottish national.
How many siblings does Leslie Benzies have?
After doing our research, details about his parents are not known to the public and it is also not known if he has any siblings. However, this section is still under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.
Is Leslie Benzies married?
He had married Australian Kristin Hall in 2012, but it seemed the relationship was already in trouble. The couple divorced in 2015
How much is Leslie Benzies worth?
Following his successful career as a video game producer, Leslie has been able to accumulate an estimated net worth of $1 million-$5 million.
Is Leslie dead or alive?
Leslie is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where does Leslie live?
Because of security reasons, Leslie has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.