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Public records list Michael Redmond as a Go professional. Michael Redmond was born on May 25, 1963 in California, United States. The age as of 2026 is 63.
My Take
What pulls me to Michael Redmond is how he made himself the exception in a game that almost never produces one. Go's deepest waters run through China, Korea, and Japan, yet this Californian crossed the Pacific and climbed all the way to 9-dan, the only Westerner ever to hold the top rank. I think that says less about talent alone and more about decades of stubborn immersion in a culture not his own. To me he's quietly remarkable: not a celebrity in the loud sense, but proof that mastery sometimes means leaving everything familiar behind and outworking a tradition on its home ground.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Redmond
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・レドモンド
- Reading
- まいける・れどもんど
- Born
- May 25, 1963 (age 63)
- Origin
- California, United States
- Occupation
- Go professional
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Redmond born?
Born May 25, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Michael Redmond from?
Michael Redmond is from California, United States.
What does Michael Redmond do?
Michael Redmond works as Go professional.