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Satoru Iwata(1959-2015)

  • Producer
  • Additional Crew
  • Actor
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Satoru Iwata was born on 6 December 1959 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. He was a producer and actor, known for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006), Metroid Prime (2002) and Metroid: Zero Mission (2004). He was married to Kayoko Iwata. He died on 11 July 2015 in Kyoto, Japan.
BornDecember 6, 1959
DiedJuly 11, 2015(55)
BornDecember 6, 1959
DiedJuly 11, 2015(55)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 2 nominations total

Known for

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
9.0
Video Game
  • Producer
  • 2006
Metroid Prime (2002)
Metroid Prime
8.8
Video Game
  • Producer
  • 2002
Metroid: Zero Mission (2004)
Metroid: Zero Mission
8.4
Video Game
  • Producer(as Iwata Satoru)
  • 2004
Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Super Mario Sunshine
8.1
Video Game
  • Producer
  • 2002

Credits

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Producer

  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    8.6
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2017
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    9.4
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2017
  • Dexter's Laboratory (1996)
    Cartoon Network: Millennium
    Video Game
    • producer
    • 2016
  • Paper Mario: Color Splash (2016)
    Paper Mario: Color Splash
    6.8
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • Metroid Prime: Federation Force (2016)
    Metroid Prime: Federation Force
    4.9
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • Culdcept Revolt (2016)
    Culdcept Revolt
    6.5
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • Kirby: Planet Robobot (2016)
    Kirby: Planet Robobot
    8.2
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • Star Fox Zero (2016)
    Star Fox Zero
    6.2
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (2016)
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
    8.8
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • Hyrule Warriors Legends (2016)
    Hyrule Warriors Legends
    6.9
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE (2015)
    Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
    7.1
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2015
  • Pokémon Picross (2015)
    Pokémon Picross
    6.2
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2015
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (2015)
    The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
    6.0
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2015
  • Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash (2015)
    Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
    5.9
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2015
  • Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (2015)
    Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
    7.1
    Video Game
    • executive producer
    • 2015

Additional Crew

  • Jack Black, Charlie Day, Chris Pratt, Kevin Michael Richardson, Keegan-Michael Key, and Anya Taylor-Joy in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
    The Super Mario Bros. Movie
    7.0
    • former president of nintendo
    • 2023
  • Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (2000)
    Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
    7.5
    Video Game
    • supervisor
    • 2000
  • Pokémon Pinball (1999)
    Pokémon Pinball
    6.5
    Video Game
    • staff
    • 1999
  • Super Smash Bros. (1999)
    Super Smash Bros.
    8.4
    Video Game
    • computer player
    • negotiation chief
    • program support ...
    • 1999
  • EarthBound (1994)
    EarthBound
    8.9
    Video Game
    • program director
    • programmer
    • 1994
  • Kirby's Pinball (1993)
    Kirby's Pinball
    6.5
    Video Game
    • staff
    • 1993
  • NCAA Basketball (1992)
    NCAA Basketball
    6.5
    Video Game
    • additional programmer
    • 1992
  • NES Open Tournament Golf (1991)
    NES Open Tournament Golf
    5.4
    Video Game
    • main programmer
    • 1991
  • New Ghostbusters II (1990)
    New Ghostbusters II
    5.8
    Video Game
    • technical supervisor
    • 1990
  • Uchûkeibitai SDF
    Video Game
    • technical supervisor
    • 1990
  • Rollerball (1984)
    Rollerball
    3.6
    Video Game
    • developer
    • 1984
  • F1 Race (1984)
    F1 Race
    5.8
    Video Game
    • programmer (uncredited)
    • 1984
  • Balloon Fight (1984)
    Balloon Fight
    6.1
    Video Game
    • programmer (uncredited)
    • 1984
  • Golf (1984)
    Golf
    4.8
    Video Game
    • programmer
    • 1984
  • Pinball (1983)
    Pinball
    6.0
    Video Game
    • programmer (uncredited)
    • 1983

Actor

  • Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007)
    Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
    8.4
    Video Game
    • President Iwata from Nintendo (voice, uncredited)
    • 2007

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • S. Iwata
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • December 6, 1959
    • Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
  • Died
    • July 11, 2015
    • Kyoto, Japan(complications from cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Spouse
    • Kayoko Iwata? - July 11, 2015 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Took over as President of Nintendo Company, Ltd. in May, 2002 when Hiroshi Yamauchi resigned.
  • Quotes
    [at a conference for game developers in 2005] On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.
  • Trademark
    Saying "Directly to you" while raising both hands up and out at the same time during "Nintendo Direct" presentations.

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