Yamada Takayuki

Profile

Name: 山田孝之
Name (romaji): Yamada Takayuki
Profession: Actor and singer
Birthdate: 1983-Oct-20
Birthplace: Kagoshima, Japan
Height: 169cm
Weight: 50kg
Star sign: Libra
Blood type: A
Family: Two older sisters, and a son
Talent agency: Stardust

About Takayuki

Yamada Takayuki is one of the most popular and prolific actors in Japan. At the age of 15 he was discovered by his Talent Agency Stardust and subsequently made his debut in Psychometrer Eiji 2 ('99). Won recognition for his portrayal as the "cool" younger brother of the heroine in the hit NHK Asadora Drama Churasan

Perhaps, his biggest role to date would have to be starring as Matsumoto Sakutaro in the 2004 TBS drama Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu and stamped his name as a melodramatic actor.

In 2005, the mega-hit movie Densha Otoko made him a household name all over Asia. Recent projects include his latest drama Taiyo no Uta and the movie Tegami, both with co-star Sawajiri Erika. --written by YT 22:35, 10 Mar 2007 (CST)

TV Shows

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2007
- Churasan 4 NHK
2006
- Taiyo no Uta TBS
- Byakuyako TBS
2005
- Start Line ~Namida no Sprinter~ Fuji TV
- Densha Otoko (cameo, ep1, SP) Fuji TV
- H2 TBS
2004
- Churasan 3 NHK
- Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu TBS
- Jidan Kosho Jinnai Tamako Ura File 3 TBS
- Fire Boys Fuji TV
2003
- Water Boys Fuji TV
- Churasan 2 NHK
- Hatachi Fuji TV
2002
- Onmyoji Abe no Seimei Fuji TV
- Akahige Fuji TV
- Lunch no Joou Fuji TV
- Jidan Kosho Jinnai Tamako Ura File 2 TBS
- Long Love Letter Fuji TV
2001
- Koi ga Shitai x3 TBS
- Jidan Kosho Jinnai Tamako Ura File TBS
- Churasan NHK
2000
- Aoi Tokugawa Sandai NHK
2000
- Rokubanme no Sayoko NHK
1999
- Psychometrer Eiji 2 NTV

Movies

Crows ZERO
Sono Toki wa Kare ni Yoroshiku / That Time I Said Hi to My Boyfriend (2007)
Maiko Haaaan!!! (2007)
Eragon (2006)
Tegami / The Letter (2006)
Densha Otoko / The Train Man (2005)
Jenifa (2004)
Dragon Head (2003)
Neko no Ongaeshi / The Cat Returns (2002)

Endorsements

Recognitions

48th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor for Byakuyako (2006)
Oricon Best Leading Film Actors: Best Leading Actor ranked 4th for Densha Otoko (2005)
42nd Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor for Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu (2004)
8th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix: Best Leading Actor ranked 2nd for Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu (2004)
Japanese Academy Awards: Best Newcomer (2004)

Trivia

Discovered at the age of 15 by talent scouts in Harajuku
Has a son born in October of 2005 with an ex-girlfriend
CM Salary: - 25,000,000 Yen (2004 approx)
2004 Income: - 38,540,000 Yen (approx)
Special skills: Horseback riding and basketball
Hobbies: Soccer, taking pictures, collecting figurines, and playing the guitar

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