Yamada Takayuki

Profile

 * Name: 山田孝之 (やまだ たかゆき)
 * Name (romaji): Yamada Takayuki
 * Profession: Actor and singer
 * Birthdate: October 20, 1983
 * 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

TV Shows

 * 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