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Hideo Kojima

Acting

Born August 24, 1963 · Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Also known as HIDEO · 小島 秀夫 · Kojima Hideo

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Biography

Hideo Kojima is a Japanese video game designer, writer, director, and producer. He is best known for the Metal Gear franchise, which remains his most famous and acclaimed work, as well as Death Stranding and its sequel. His games are noted for being highly cinematic, the result of a passion for film and literature which began during his childhood, and he is regarded as a pioneering auteur of video games.

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Awards & recognition

  • BAFTA Fellowship · 2020
  • The Game Awards – Industry Icon · 2016
  • Game Developers Choice Award - Lifetime Achievement · 2009
  • Art Encouragement Prizes
  • Japan Game Awards Annual Work Category Excellence Award

Filmography8 titles

Vivant

2023

Too Old to Die Young

2019as Yakuza Executioner (uncredited)

Copenhagen Cowboy

2022as Hideo

From Bedrooms to Billions: The PlayStation Revolution

2020

Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds

2023as Self

Versus

2000as Extra (uncredited)

Video Games: The Movie

2014as Self

Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 2

2008as Himself