Shigeru Miyamoto
Game Designer

Shigeru Miyamoto Net Worth

Shigeru Miyamoto is a Japanese designer and creator of some of the most iconic video games of all time, such as Super Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox. He was born on November 16, 1952 in Sonobe, Japan and has also been involved in the development of the Wii console and Wii Sports. His work has had a major impact on the gaming industry and his games are still enjoyed by millions of people around the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 16, 1952
Birth Place Sonobe, Japan
Age 71 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $40 Million (2024)

About

Japanese designer of such classic Nintendo video games as Super Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox. He helped develop the Wii console and was one of the creators of Wii Sports.

Before Fame

After graduating from college, he considered a career as a manga Artist

Trivia

He based the love triangle between Donkey Kong, Mario, and Peach on the Bluto, Popeye, and Olive Oyl dynamic in the Popeye cartoons.

Family Life

He married Yasuko Miyamoto and he has two children.

Associated With

He was once called the Steve Jobs of video games. 

Some Shigeru Miyamoto images

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