Who is Stephen Falken in WarGames?

Brilliant AI pioneer who created WOPR and later helps stop the rogue system.

Who plays Stephen Falken in WarGames?

Stephen Falken is played by John Wood.

Stephen Falken's abilities include AI programming, backdoor creation, theoretical physics, mentorship.

Stephen Falken has 3 mapped relationships in WarGames. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Hero
Species: Human
Abilities: AI programming, Backdoor creation, Theoretical physics, Mentorship

Stephen Falken — Alliance Crisis Collaborator — David Lightman (Matthew Broderick)
United by necessity to stop the rogue AI from triggering nuclear war.
Stephen Falken — Alliance Strategic Advisors — McKittrick (Dabney Coleman)
Former AI pioneer and current systems director coordinate to prevent retaliation.
Stephen Falken — Alliance Convincer & Despondent Creator — Jennifer (Ally Sheedy)
A determined youth helps restore hope to a disillusioned technological pioneer.