Wears contact lenses

Created Fort Minor- a side project which he did with friends. The album is called 'The Rising Tied'.

He is half Japanese

He got a job as a graphic designer right out of college.

Attended Agoura High School

His musical tastes vary widely, from Tool to Dido.

His most poignant moment was getting a college diploma.

Wife, Anna Shinoda is an Author for kids books'. She get's inspired by kids' everyday, and being able to tour with Mike help's as well. She has her own site annashinoda.com for her writing skill's

Mike designed the cover for the Hybrid Theory album

He is one of the vocalists for the band Linkin Park

His parents are, Muto and Donna Shinoda.

Produced the entire album "Reanimation"

Play Guitar, Beats & Samples and Keyboards for the band Linkin Park

has one brother called Jason, Mike calls him Jay.

Favorite food is Japanese.

Attended the same high school as 'Heather Graham I' and Shane Stanley.

Along with Brad Delson, he is a founding member of Linkin Park.

Shares a birthday with Jennifer Aniston, Sheryl Crow, Kelly Rowland and Burt Reynolds.

Went to Pasadena Art College