Mike Shinoda
Biography
Michael Kenji Shinoda is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He was born on February 11, 1977. His birthplace is noted as Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, in one source and Agoura Hills, California, in another. He is also known as Linkin Park Michael and is recognized as a co-founder and multi-instrumentalist of the band Linkin Park, as well as a solo artist. In addition to his role as a collaborative vocalist alongside lead vocalist Chester Bennington, he served as a rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, primary songwriter, and producer for the band. His career includes sixty-four known credits in acting on the movie database platform, and he continues to be referenced as an established producer and songwriter.
Career overview
Michael Kenji Shinoda is an American musician, singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He was born on February 11, 1977, in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Shinoda co-founded the rock band Linkin Park in 1996 and served as the band's collaborative vocalist alongside lead vocalist Chester Bennington, as well as rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, primary songwriter, and producer. Within the group and his broader career, he is also recognized as a multiinstrumentalist, composer, and solo artist.
Across his film and television database profile, Shinoda is credited with sixty-four known credits under acting. His professional background encompasses work as a performer, producer, and songwriter associated with the band Linkin Park and various musical endeavors.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
71 titles- Bring Me the Horizon: L.I.V.E. in São Paulo (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- LINKIN PARK: ROCK AM RING 2026 (2026) as Self
- Linkin Park: Parque de la Ciudad 2025 (2025) as Self
- Linkin Park: FROM ZERO (2024) as Self
- Linkin Park: From Zero World Tour (Live in São Paulo) (2024) as Self
- DayDay. (2023) as Self
- Linkin Park: Work in Progress (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Linkin Park: Live in Manila 2004 (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Linkin Park: Live in Denver – Projekt Revolution 2004 (2023) as Self - Vocals / Guitar (archive footage)
- Arcane (2021) Songs
- Last Meals (2021) as Self
- Linkin Park: Live at Rock am Ring 2001 (2020) as Self
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington (2017) as Self
- Linkin Park - Live at Southside Festival 2017 (2017) as Self - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
- Linkin Park: One More Light World Tour - Birmingham (2017) as Self
- Linkin Park: One More Light World Tour - Birmingham (2017) Director
- Linkin Park: Rock Werchter 2017 (2017) as Self
- Linkin Park - Live at Rock in Rio USA, Las Vegas (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest / Musical Guest
- Mall (2014) Songs
- The Distortion of Sound (2014) as Self
- Linkin Park: Live at Rock am Ring (2014) as Self
- Linkin Park: The Hunting Party - Live from Mexico (2014) as Self
- Linkin Park - Berlin, Germany, O2 World Arena (2014) as Self
- Good Mythical Morning (2012) as Self
- The Raid (2012) Original Music Composer
- Inside Living Things (2012) as Self
- Inside Living Things (2012) Producer
- Linkin Park: Shadow of the Day (2012) as Self
- Linkin Park One Night Concert Event: Recorded Live in Berlin (2012) as Self
- Linkin Park Live in iHeartRadio Music Festival (2012) as Self
- Linkin Park - Live at Telekom Street Gigs (2012) as Self
- Linkin Park - Live in São Paulo 2012 (2012) as Self
- Linkin Park: Live in Moscow (2011) as Self
- Linkin Park - iTunes Festival London (2011) as Self - Vocals
- Linkin Park: Live in Madrid (2010) as Self
- Linkin Park: Meeting of A Thousand Suns (2010) as Self
- Linkin Park: Meeting of A Thousand Suns (2010) Executive Producer
- The Seed (2008) Music
- Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes (2008) as Self
- Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes - Papercut (2008) as Self
- Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes - Somewhere I Belong (2008) as Self
- Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes - Points of Authority (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Linkin Park: Live at Rock am Ring 2007 (2007) as Self
- Linkin Park Live Earth Japan 2007 (2007) as Self - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
- Linkin Park: Live in Tokyo (2007) as Self
- Linkin Park: Bleed It Out Live (2007) as Self
- Linkin Park: Live at Optimus Alive!07 (2007) as Self - Vocalist, Guitar, Piano
- Linkin Park - Live in New York (2007) as Self
- The Making of Minutes to Midnight (2007) as Self
- Breaking the Habit (2004)
- Collision Course (2004) as Self
- Collision Course (2004) Executive Producer
- Linkin Park - Live at Rock am Ring (2004) as Self
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003) Songs
- The Art of Meteora (2003) as Self
- Linkin Park: Live in Texas (2003) as Self
- The Making of Meteora (2003) as Self
- The Making of Meteora (2003) Creative Director
- Linkin Park - Live Detroit, Michigan (2003) as Self
- Linkin Park: Live in San Diego, CA/Las Vegas, NV - Live In Projekt Revolution 2002 (2002) as Rapping
- Linkin Park: Frat Party at the Pankake Festival (2001) as Self - MC, Vocals, Beats, Sampling, Rhythm Guitar
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest as Linkin Park
- LINKIN PARK: UNSHATTER as Self
- LINKIN PARK: One More Light Tour (Live From Barclaycard Arena) - 7/6/2017 as Self - Keyboards
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mike Shinoda best known for?
Mike Shinoda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bring Me the Horizon: L.I.V.E. in São Paulo (2026), Arcane (2021), Last Meals (2021), Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017).
When and where was Mike Shinoda born?
Mike Shinoda was born on February 11, 1977 in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Mike Shinoda have?
Mike Shinoda has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2026.
What is Mike Shinoda's background in cinema and television?
Michael Kenji Shinoda is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He was born on February 11, 1977. His birthplace is noted as Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, in one source and Agoura Hills, California, in another. He is also known as Linkin Park Michael and is re...