Ken Williams (gaming)

Ken Williams is a programmer and co-founder with his wife Roberta Williams of On-Line Systems which later became Sierra. Roberta and Ken married at the age of 19 and have two children. The couple has been leading figures in the development of graphical adventure games.

Their contribution to gaming was partially chronicled in the book Hackers. Ken was the president of Sierra until the company was sold to CUC.

The last known status of the Williams family was documented in an interview by an Asian game publication. The interview stated that they had built a house down in Mexico and planned to move there for a while.

Ken's trademarks have been his mustache and hair. His appearance has inspired Sierra's designers for some sprites, honouring Ken with cameos in some games. One of these 'incarnations' is the chief Keneewauwau of the Nontoonyt natives and Ken, the annoying joke teller (both appearing in Leisure Suit Larry).

External links

• Ken and Roberta Williams page