Takayuki Yamada

Takayuki Yamada

42 · Born: Oct 20, 1983

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height5' 6"
BornOct 20, 1983 Naha, Japan
Relatives
  • Kaori Tsubaki (Sibling)
  • Sayuki (Sibling)

Biography

Takayuki Yamada, a talented individual, entered the world on October 20, 1983, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in the entertainment industry.

Prior to gaining widespread recognition, Yamada co-starred in a limited number of dramas, serving as a stepping stone for his future success.

However, it was his breakout role in the popular drama Waterboys (2003) that catapulted him to stardom, paving the way for a plethora of future projects.

In the following years, Yamada continued to impress audiences with his performances in Fireboys (2004) and Sekai no chûshin de, ai wo sakebu (2004),the latter of which earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards.

His impressive resume also includes appearances in Churasan 3 and H2, further solidifying his status as a rising star in the Japanese entertainment industry.

Moreover, Yamada's impressive acting skills were showcased in the critically acclaimed independent film The Rakugo Movie (2012),a testament to his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft.

Throughout his career, Yamada has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to captivate audiences, setting him apart from his peers and establishing him as a prominent figure among the younger generation of Japanese actors.

Career

2019
Brothers in Brothel
Brothers in Brothel as Mashiba Tokuta
Dragon Quest: Your Story
Dragon Quest: Your Story as Pankraz (voice)
Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs as Junior Scientist 1 (voice)
Gintama
Gintama as Elizabeth (voice)
2016
Terra Formars
Terra Formars as Ichiro Hiruma
2015
Bakuman
Bakuman as Akira Hattori
Shinjuku Swan
Shinjuku Swan as Hideyoshi Minami
Replay & Destroy
Replay & Destroy as Kaname Yokoyama
2014
MONSTERZ: Monsutâzu
MONSTERZ: Monsutâzu as Shuichi Tanaka
2013
The Devil's Path
The Devil's Path as Shuichi Fujii
2012
Lesson of the Evil
Lesson of the Evil as Tetsuro Shibahara
The Floating Castle
The Floating Castle as Yoshitsugu Otani
Ushijima the Loan Shark
Ushijima the Loan Shark as Kaoru Ushijima
2011
Oba: The Last Samurai
Oba: The Last Samurai as Toshio Kitami
Gantz: Perfect Answer
Gantz: Perfect Answer as Masamitsu Shigeta
2010
13 Assassins
13 Assassins as Shinrokuro Shimada
Gantz
Gantz as Masamitsu Shigeta
Crows Zero II
Crows Zero II as Tamao Serizawa
2007
Crows Zero
Crows Zero as Tamao Serizawa
2002
The Cat Returns
The Cat Returns as Lune (voice)
2019
Day and Night
Day and Night as Screenplay
2021
Zokki
Zokki as Director