Happy birthday! Shigeru Miyamoto turns 72 today

By Lori Macatee
Tokyo
Last updated on November 16, 2024

The iconic and legendary producer turns 72 on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

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Shigeru Miyamoto is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed producers of his generation.

Popular producer Shigeru Miyamoto has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Miyamoto, a cultural icon

Born in Sonobe on November 16, 1952, Shigeru Miyamoto's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Miyamoto's not just a great producer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Shigeru hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Shigeru Miyamoto as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Shigeru, you're the best!