Takayuki Yamada

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name = Takayuki Yamada
birthname = Takayuki Yamada
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location = flagicon|Japan Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan
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homepage = http://www2.stardust.co.jp/rooms/takayuki/
notable role = Socrates in Love
Densha Otoko
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nihongo|Takayuki Yamada|山田孝之|Yamada Takayuki|born October 20, 1983 is a Japanese actor and singer. He has two elder sisters and one son. At age 15, he was discovered by talent agency [http://www.stardust.co.jp/file/profile/yamada_taka.html Stardust] and made his debut in his acting career in the TV drama "Psychometrer Eiji 2" in 1999.

One of his first big roles was starring as Matsumoto Sakutaro in "Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu" in the 2004 TBS series. In 2005, he made his name known with the movie "Densha Otoko". His recent projects include "Taiyou no Uta" and the Japanese movie "The Letter (Tegami)" with co-star Erika Sawajiri.

Profile

*Height: 169cm
*Weight: 50kg
*Blood Type: A
*Star Sign: Libra
*Birthplace: Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan
*Talent Agency: [http://www.stardust.co.jp/file/profile/yamada_taka.html Stardust]

Filmography

Movies

* "Crows ZERO" (2007)
* (2007)
* (2007)
* "Eragon" (2006)
* (2006)
* (2005)
* (2004)
* "Dragon Head" (2003)
* (2002)

TV Dramas

* (2007 NHK)
* (2006 TBS)
* (2006 TBS)
* (2005 Fuji TV)
* (2005 Fuji TV) "cameo episode 1 & special"
* (2005 TBS)
* (2004 NHK)
* (2004 TBS)
* (2004 TBS)
* (2004 Fuji TV)
* (2003 Fuji TV)
* (2003 NHK)
* (2003 Fuji TV)
* (2002 Fuji TV)
* (2002 Fuji TV)
* (2002 Fuji TV)
* (2002 TBS)
* (2002 Fuji TV)
* (2001 TBS)
* (2001 TBS)
* (2001 NHK)
* (2000 NHK)
* (2000 NHK)
* (1999 NTV)

CM

* (2005-2006)「TEPCOひかり」
* (2004)
* (2004)「マルちゃん焼きそば、やきうどん
* (2003) with Fukada Kyoko「はたちの献血キャンペーン」
* Coca Cola (2002)

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Awards and Nominations

Awards Won

* 2006: 48th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor for "Byakuyakou"
* 2005: Oricon Best Leading Film Actors: Best Leading Actor ranked 4th for "Densha Otoko" [http://news.oricon.co.jp/omr/rank/060118_01.html]
* 2004: 42nd Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor for "Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu" [ [http://www.television.co.jp/drama/drama_academy/happyo42.html webザテレビジョン ] ]
* 2004: 8th Nikkan Sports Drama Awards: Best Leading Actor ranked 2nd for "Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu"
* 2004: Japanese Academy Awards: Best Newcomer

References

External links

*imdb name|1303233
* [http://www.stardust.co.jp/rooms/takayuki Official Website]