Mike Shinoda is an American musician, singer, rapper and record producer who co-founded the hugely popular American rock band Linkin Park in 1996. Mike has been involved in various other artistic aspects such as graphic design and stagecraft. His talent has garnered him a huge following around the world, with more than 1 million followers on Instagram and Twitter.

Born name

Michael Kenji Shinoda

nickname

Mikey, Spike Minoda, Shinnizle, Mike der Spike, Shinizzle

Sun sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Agoura Hills, California, USA

Residence

Beverly Hills, Kalifornien, USA

nationality

training

He went to Agoura High School and later went to Art Center College of Design of Pasadena to major in graphic design and illustration, graduating in 1998.

occupation

Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Record Producer, Graphic Designer

family

• Vater – Juice Shinoda
• Mutter – Donna Shinoda
• Siblings – Jason Shinoda (younger brother)
• Others – Kuzo Shinoda (Paternal Grandfather), Sayo S. Shinoda (Paternal Grandmother), Troy Edgar Lovejoy (Maternal Grandfather), Lydia Marie Linville (Maternal Grandmother)

Manager

Mike is managed by The Collective.

Genre

Alternative Rock, Hip Hop, Electronic, Heavy Metal

instruments

Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, synthesizer

labels

• Machine Shop Records
• Warner Bros. Records

Build

Slim

Height

5 feet 11 inches or 180.5 cm

weight

78 kg or 172 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Mike dated –

1. Anna Hillinger (2000-Present) – Anna, a children’s book author, began dating Mike in 2000 and then they married in 2003 after dating for almost 3 years. They have been together ever since and have two children.

race/ethnicity

multiracial

Mike has Japanese roots on his father’s side and German-English roots on his mother’s side.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Big smile
• Creative graphics

brand promotion

Mike hasn’t endorsed any of the brands yet.

Religion

Liberal Protestant

Known for

• As the rhythm guitarist, main songwriter, keyboardist, producer and vocalist for the American rock band, Linkin Park . He is also credited with co-founding the band, Linkin Park .
• Creation of American hip-hop side project, Fort Minor , in 2004

First album

• Mike released his debut album, Hybrid Theory with his band Linkin Park The album was certified Diamond by the RIAA for record sales in the United States.
• His first solo studio album, Post Traumatic , was released on June 25, 2018, which focuses on his feelings after the death of his friend and one of the Linkin Park members, Chester Bennington.

first movie

He has not yet made his cinema debut.

First TV show

Mike’s first TV appearance was in 2000 on Life! At the Fillmore with other Linkin Park bandmates.

Personal trainer

Mike Shinoda’s workout routine and diet plan are unknown.

Mike Shinoda favorite things

His favorite things are not known.

Mike Shinoda Facts

1. He is inspired by artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, The Roots, Led Zeppelin, Run-DMC, The Beatles, Rage Against the Machine, Purity Ring and Arctic Monkeys.
2. Shinoda is also a graphic designer and has designed all of Linkin Park’s artworks, tapeware, web design, etc. and some of his creations have been exhibited in the Japanese American National Museum.
3. During his studies, he faced a certain identity crisis regarding his Japanese-American heritage.
4. Mike started learning the piano at age 6 after being encouraged by his mother.
5. Two of his Linkin Park bandmates Brad Delson and Rob Bourdon were also his schoolmates.
6. Mike met Joseph Hahn, Linkin Park DJ and turntablist, at Art Center College of Design.
7. His father was forced to live in a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II.
8. Shinoda is also interested in politics and has written for The Big Problem is a British street newspaper and has also served as an elections correspondent in the US.
9. He is also linked to the charity, Music for Relief , with his fellow countrymen at Linkin Park.
10. Visit his official website @ mikeshinoda.com.
11. Follow Mike on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.