How true is the story of walter obrien of scorpion tv series. Walter o brien born 24 february 1975 is an irish businessman, information technologist, executive producer, and media personality who is the founder and ceo of scorpion computer services, inc. Today youre going to meet one of the most interesting men in the world. Obrien is well known in ireland as the child prodigy that started researching artificial intelligence and virtual reality in computers from the age of years. Walter patrick obrien born 1983 is the son of sean and louise obrien, the nephew of tobin, the younger brother of the late megan obriendodd, and the founding father and leader of team scorpion. Walter is the executive producer of the hit cbstv drama scorpion in fourth season inspired by his life with over 26 million viewers in the us. Mike masnick from techdirt follows up on the story. Apr 27, 2017 as you can imagine, walter obrien the reallife scorpion character behind the cbs show doesnt have a typical past. Scorpion is a highoctane drama about eccentric genius walter obrien and his team of brilliant misfits who are the last line of defense against complex, hightech threats of the modern age. Scorpion is based on the realworld exploits of walter o brien, who. Walter obrien biography 2017 facts, childhood, wiki. Walter scorpion obrien responds to critics the blog of author.
Eccentric genius walter obrien elyes gabel and his team of brilliant misfits continue to be the last line of defense against the complex, hightech threats of the modern age as they solve extreme, lifethreatening cases, including a global extinction event, a nuclear missile launch on u. Scorpion, made by the cbs network in the us and billed as csi meets the big bang theory, is the story of walter obrien, a computing genius who, after hacking into nasa computers at the age of. The irishmans life is now the subject of scorpion, a primetime tv drama. Dec 16, 2014 there is a real walter obrien, who heads up the actual company scorpion computer services, which works with the u. He leads a band of merry misfits, each with their own unique set of gifts.
Walter obrien aka scorpion is a computer scientist, businessman and the founder and ceo of scorpion computer services, inc. Scorpion was a high iq child prodigy who started programming computers at age nine. But without structure or the ability to keep everybody in check, things are not looking good for team scorpion. According to iq tests, obrien is also one of the five most intelligent people currently alive on earth. The problem we had was that obrien made a ton of absolutely fantastical. Feb 01, 2017 today youre going to meet one of the most interesting men in the world. My podcast with scorpion computer services ceo walter obrien ended up sparking a lot of controversy many skeptics asked pointed questions about walter s background, claims, and credentials often pointing to pages like this or this. Walter obrien the real walter obrien behind the popular scorpion. Walter obrien is the fictional lead character in the american drama television series, scorpion. Walter o brien was born in 1975 in clonroche, ireland, where he grew up on a farm. The author, julia obrien merrill, walter obrien s daughter, explained that her inspiration for writing the book was nora guthries this land is your land, about the song written by her father, woody guthrie.
Walter o brien was born in county wexford, ireland in february 1975. Walter o brien born 24 february 1975 is an irish businessman and information technologist. The son of an irish farming family, he got into trouble at. Walter obrien born 24 february 1975 is an irish businessman and information technologist. Walter obrien is the founder and ceo of think tank for hire scorpion computer services, inc. The promotional push for cbss scorpion has showcased walter obrien as the 197iq hacker whose reallife exploits in thwarting terrorism and disasters inspired the tv show, to the extent.
Some of obrien s work is still top secret and wont be included in the series, but much of what viewers will see in scorpion is based on actual cases o. Recent press walter obrien the man behind tvs scorpion tells all. Genius hacker walter obrien tells us about the truelife. When not saving the world or amusing the cbs demographic, obrien enjoys fast cars and antique watches. Unlike those shows, and most, scorpion has decades of source material to work with. He was also the executive producer and loose inspiration of the television series scorpion. Walter obrien is the chief executive officer and founder of scorpion computer services whose senior management have a collective knowledge of more than 4 technologies, 210 years in it, and 60 projects. As homeland securitys think tank, obriens team scorpion includes toby curtis, an expert behaviorist who can read anyone.
A few weeks ago, we wrote about walter o brien, the guy who is supposed to be the basis of the cbs tv show scorpion. He is also the inspiration for and executive producer of the cbs television series, scorpion. Sep 7, 2019 a group of scorpions is called a cyclone. When i was, i thought i was pretty hot stuff because knew. Walter has created over 177 unique technology inventions, including scengen and winlocx. Emotional intelligence and a scientific project management approach they could.
His name is walter obrien, and hes known as the 5th smartest person in the world, with an iq of 197. Walter scorpion obrien responds to critics the blog of. How to be smarter with walter obrien eventual millionaire. The mythical and almost certainly made up legend of walter. I began to dream that my book could also reach and teach readers young and old since mta is a fairly wellknown. His life has been translated to the small screen in the highly successful cbs drama scorpion. Walter obrien and his company are the inspiration behind cbss techdrama, scorpion. Reallife walter obrien at 39yearsold founded and heads scorpion computer services, a company that specializes in international security. The irishmans life is now the subject of scorpion, a primetime tv drama in the us.
Walter scorpion obrien responds to critics my podcast with scorpion computer services ceo walter obrien ended up sparking a lot of controversy. See more ideas about scorpion tv series, scorpion, tv shows. Genius hacker walter obrien tells us about the truelife origins of scorpion. The show is based on the life of walter o brien, a high iq genius of sorts. Walter obrien goes to hollywood we talk to walter obrien aka scorpion who, at, and while still at school in kilkenny, hacked nasa.
A critical look at walter scorpion obrien slashdot. Jan 03, 2019 while it is 98% likely that there is indeed a real person whose real name is walter obrien, and while that person has made lots of claims about his background and exploits including reaching out to me directly to dispute this answer, the truth. See more ideas about aes, character aesthetic, aesthetic. There is a real walter obrien, who heads up the actual company scorpion computer services, which works with the u. Its based on a great big lie, specifically the claims of executive producer walter obrien, who supposedly has an iq of 197 and runs a security firm named scorpion computer services. Most people recognize the name walter obrien from the cbs hit show, scorpion, based on a computer genius that hacked nasa at age. Boston bombing video forensics scorpion engaged by top military officials robert patrick talks scorpion walter obrien featured in art and living magazine walter obrien explains scorpions history and. Boston bombing video forensics scorpion engaged by top military officials robert patrick talks scorpion walter obrien featured in art and living magazine walter obrien explains scorpion s history and. Walter obrien born 24 february 1975 is an irish businessman, information technologist, executive producer, and media personality who is the founder and ceo of scorpion computer services, inc. A few weeks ago, we wrote about walter obrien, the guy who is supposed to be the basis of the cbs tv show scorpion.
According to the irish times, the title scorpion originally comes from obriens. This rentabrain service provides intelligence on demand to your unique challenge. Many skeptics asked pointed questions about walters background, claims, and credentials often pointing to pages like this or this. Scorpion begins its second season as walter obrien and his team of brilliant misfits continue to solve the complex, hightech threats of the modern age. Walter scorpion obrien responds to critics the blog. A service, powered by scorpion, that solves any funded problem.
Walter obrien explains scorpions history and at global wealth summit duration. Department of homeland security in a rentabrain capacity. Someone else had a book and they wanted to get it on the new york times bestseller list. Irish entrepreneur who founded and has served as the ceo of scorpion computer services. O brien is the founder and ceo of scorpion computer services and is said to be the inspiration for the cbs television series. This is the first time ive run into such an issue with the podcast, so its taken me some time to figure out how to best address things. Scorpion the show follows the exploits of a fictional walter obrien as he and a ragtag group of experts help to save the world again and again. This article is about walter obrien, the ceo of scorpion computer services and executive producer of the tv series scorpion. Walter obrien aka scorpion is the founder of, a global think tank for hire that provides intelligence on demand as a concierge service for any funded need.
Walter obrien was born in 1975 in clonroche, ireland, where he grew up on a farm. As you can imagine, walter obrien the reallife scorpion character behind the cbs show doesnt have a typical past. The son of an irish farming family, he got into trouble at school. Walter obrien s hacker name was scorpion, and part of his life is now a tv program. He is known for various selfreported claims including a childhood iq of 197 which have been scrutinized. Walter obrien scorpion and conciergeup highdrive network. Obrien is an angel investor, mentor, board member and startup adviser and executive producer and the inspiration behind cbss hit television show, scorpion. Walter o brien and his company are the inspiration behind cbss techdrama, scorpion.
Eccentric genius walter o brien elyes gabel and his team of brilliant misfits continue to be the last line of defense against the complex, hightech threats of the modern age as they solve extreme, lifethreatening cases, including a global extinction event, a nuclear missile launch on u. Obrien hopes scorpion stays on the air for as long as staples like seinfeld or the big bang theory. He is also the creator of the scenario generator known as scengen, which won the most innovative product of the year award from connect in 2011. He and paige dineen recently broke upin 1993, when walter was 11 he hacked into nasa, under the alias scorpion, to retrieve blueprints to hang on his bedroom wall. Walter o brien aka scorpion is a computer scientist, businessman and the founder and ceo of scorpion computer services, inc. Meet scorpion, the reallife santa claus the blog of. The character is inspired by the irish businessman and information technologist walter obrien. He founded scorpion computer services when he was years old, eventually hiring a team of experts to work with clients globally and working with the u. Jul 19, 2017 walter o brien explains scorpion s history and at global wealth summit duration. The problem we had was that o brien made a ton of absolutely fantastical. Scorpion tv show is the highest rated new pilot on cbs fox news. Scorpion is based on the life of the reallife walter obrien, a selfproclaimed genius and computer hacker. You can write a book, but millennials wont read it, the experts said.
Walter o brien is the fictional lead character in the american drama television series, scorpion. Then i noticed the claws, and i realized that i was looking at a book lovers best friend. Sep 22, 2014 scorpion is based on the life of the reallife walter o brien, a selfproclaimed genius and computer hacker. The character is inspired by the irish businessman and information technologist walter o brien. The tag line for the latter is, for any funded need. Scorpion the show follows the exploits of a fictional walter o brien as he and a ragtag group of experts help to save the world again and again. Walter obrien is the chief executive officer and founder of scorpion computer services whose senior management have a collective knowledge of more than 4. Walter obrien on his life offscreen the irish times. Boston bombing video forensics scorpion engaged by top military officials robert patrick talks scorpion walter o brien featured in art and living magazine walter o brien explains scorpion s history and.
The character, played by actor elyes gabel, follows a loose trajectory of walter obriens reallife exploits that thwart terrorism and disasters in each episode of the series. The show is based on the life of walter obrien, a high iq genius of sorts. Its based on a great big lie, specifically the claims of executive producer walter o brien, who supposedly has an iq of 197 and runs a security firm named scorpion computer services. Walter obrien is currently the chief executive officer and founder of scorpion computer services. See more ideas about scorpion tv series, scorpion and tv series. He is known for having a selfreported high iq and for his claims to have hacked nasa at age. The character is inspired by the irish businessman and. Walter obrien is not only the name of the lead character in the tv drama, scorpion, but hes also the reallife person on whom the character and the series is based. As you can imagine, walter obrien the reallife scorpion character behind the cbs showdoesnt have a typical past.
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