Yamada Takayuki
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Profile
- Name: 山田孝之 (やまだ たかゆき)
- Name (romaji): Yamada Takayuki
- Profession: Actor and singer
- Birthdate: 1983-Oct-20 (age 42)
- Birthplace: Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan
- Height: 169cm
- Weight: 50kg
- Star sign: Libra
- Blood type: A
- Family: Older sister/actress Tsubaki Kaori, older sister/singer Sayuki, son and wife
- Talent agency: Stardust Promotion
TV Shows
- Glass Heart (Netflix, 2025)
- Dosuru, Ieyasu? (NHK, 2023)
- Kyou kara Ore wa!! (NTV, 2018, ep6)
- dele (TV Asahi, 2018)
- Yuusha Yoshihiko to Michibikareshi Shichinin (TV Tokyo, 2016)
- Nobunaga Concerto (Fuji TV, 2014)
- Yamikin Ushijima-kun Season 2 (TBS, 2014)
- Yuusha Yoshihiko to Akuryo no Kagi (TV Tokyo, 2012)
- Arakawa Under the Bridge (2004-2015) (TBS, 2011)
- Yuusha Yoshihiko to Maou no Shiro (TV Tokyo, 2011)
- Yamikin Ushijima-kun (TBS, 2010)
- Wagaya no Rekishi as Nakadai Tatsuya (Fuji TV, 2010)
- BOSS as Tajima Shingo (Fuji TV, 2009, ep4-5)
- Churasan 4 as Kohagura Keitatsu (NHK, 2007)
- Taiyo no Uta as Fujishiro Kouji (TBS, 2006)
- Byakuyako as Kirihara Ryoji (TBS, 2006)
- Densha Otoko Special (Fuji TV, 2006)
- Start Line as Imai Jun (Fuji TV, 2005)
- Densha Otoko (Fuji TV, 2005, ep1, cameo)
- H2 as Kunimi Hiro (TBS, 2005)
- Churasan 3 as Kohagura Keitatsu (NHK, 2004)
- Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu as Matsumoto Sakutaro (TBS, 2004)
- Jidan Kosho Jinnai Tamako Ura File 3 (TBS, 2004)
- Fire Boys as Asahina Daigo (Fuji TV, 2004)
- Water Boys as Shindo Kankuro (Fuji TV, 2003)
- Churasan 2 as Kohagura Keitatsu (NHK, 2003)
- Hatachi as Shindo Ryuji (Fuji TV, 2003)
- Onmyoji Abe no Seimei as Toya (Fuji TV, 2002)
- Akahige (TBS, 2002)
- Lunch no Joou as Ushijima Minoru (Fuji TV, 2002)
- Jidan Kosho Jinnai Tamako Ura File 2 (TBS, 2002)
- Long Love Letter as Takamatsu Sho (Fuji TV, 2002)
- Koi ga Shitai x3 as Aoshima Wataru (TBS, 2001)
- Jidan Kosho Jinnai Tamako Ura File (TBS, 2001)
- Churasan as Kohagura Keitatsu (NHK, 2001)
- Aoi Tokugawa Sandai (NHK, 2000, ep34-37)
- Rokubanme no Sayoko (NHK, 2000)
- Psychometrer Eiji 2 (NTV, 1999)
Movies
- 50 Kaime no First Kiss (2018)
- Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable (2017)
- Somebody (2016)
- Terra Formars (2016)
- Sono Yoru no Samurai (2012)
- Yamikin Ushijima-kun (2012)
- Nobou (2012)
- Arakawa Under the Bridge (2012)
- Unfair 2: The Answer (2011)
- Yubiwa wo Hametai (2011)
- Milocrorze: A Love Story (2011)
- Taiheiyou no Kiseki: Fokkusu to Yobareta Otoko (2011)
- Oba: The Last Samurai (2011)
- GANTZ (2011)
- 13 Assassins (2010)
- Ranbou to Taiki (2010)
- The Seaside Motel (2010)
- Ooarai ni mo Hoshi wa Furunari 大洗にも星はふるなり (2009)
- MW (2009)
- Crows ZERO II (2009)
- Kamogawa Horumo (Shochiku, 2009)
- 252: Seizonsha Ari (2008)
- Ikigami (2008)
- Crows ZERO (2007)
- Sono Toki wa Kare ni Yoroshiku / When You See Him, Say Hello For Me (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
- TEPCO Hikari Lifestyle (2005-2006)
- Tokyo Metro (2004)
- Maruchan Ramen Noodle (2004)
- Blood Bank with Fukada Kyoko (2003)
- Coca Cola (2002)
Recognitions
- 2011 New York Asian Film Festival: Star Asia Rising Star Award
- 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
- Skills: Horseback riding and basketball
- Hobbies: Soccer, taking pictures, collecting figurines, and playing the guitar
- Discovered at the age of 15 by talent scouts in Harajuku
- Has a son born in October of 2005 with an ex-girlfriend