Takashi Tezuka
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About
Japanese video game designer and producer who rose to fame in the 1980s for his work on influential Nintendo titles such as Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda. He continued his work throughout the succeeding decades with games like Super Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and Animal Crossing. The hit 2023 animated film Super Mario Bros: The Movie featured his input as a Nintendo Creative Executive.
Before Fame
He attended Osaka University of Arts.
Trivia
He won the BAFTA Games Award for Best Gameplay for his work on Super Mario Galaxy 2. He is a fan of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Family Life
He is from Osaka, Japan.
Associated With
He and Shigeru Miyamoto collaborated in the making of The Legend of Zelda.
