Yamada Takayuki
Last Name: Yamada
First Name: Takayuki
Gender: Male
Hometown: Kagoshima, Japan
Country of Origin: Japan
Birthday: Oct 20, 1983
Blood Type: A
Type: Person
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Yamada Takayuki

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Overview
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 (http://www.stardust.co.jp/talent.html) 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 (http://www.nifty.com/denshaotoko/) made him a household name all over Asia. Recent projects include his latest drama Taiyo no Uta and the movie Tegami (http://www.tegami-movie.jp/), both with co-star Sawajiri Erika.
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Extended Information

Name: 山田孝之 (やまだ たかゆき)
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