Shigeru Miyamoto

Also Known As: 宮本茂, Miyamoto Shigeru, 宫本茂

Biography: General Manager of Nintendo Entertainment, Analysis & Development, Miyamoto is celebrated globally as the “Steven Spielberg” of the gaming world and is often referred to as “the father of modern video games.” His design credits read like a who’s who of classic gaming and include: Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Nintendogs and Pikmin.

Department: Production

Place of Birth: Sonobe, Kyoto, Japan

Birthday: November 16, 1952

Adult: No

Gender: Male

Popularity:

1.11%

Known For:

8 Bit Legacy: The Curious History of Video Games
Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire
Shigeru Miyamoto's 1999 GDC Keynote
Mario & Zelda Big Band Live DVD
Equinox: Serious Fun
From Pong To Pokémon - The History Of Video Games
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