13 Facts About Takayuki Yamada

Takayuki Yamada is a Japanese actor, singer, and producer.

Takayuki Yamada is best known for his role as Sakutaro Matsumoto in TV drama Socrates in Love and as Densha Otoko in the 2005 film of the same name.

Takayuki Yamada began venturing as producer with live-action web series Saint Young Men.

Takayuki Yamada was born in Naha, Okinawa, but raised in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima until the age of 15.

In 2004, Takayuki Yamada had been dating actress and model Chiho Oyama.

Takayuki Yamada got scouted after shopping with his sisters in front of Laforet Harajuku.

Takayuki Yamada graduated from a middle school in Tokyo but did not go to high school to focus on his acting career.

Takayuki Yamada made his debut in 1999 by starring in TV drama Psychometrer Eiji 2.

Takayuki Yamada had a significant role in the NHK Asadora: Churasan in 2001.

Takayuki Yamada's breakout was the 2003 TV drama about men synchronized swimming Water Boys, taking the lead role as Kankuro Shindo.

Takayuki Yamada was chosen to portray Shindo through audition among hundreds of young actors.

Takayuki Yamada continued his success in leading role with Socrates in Love as Sakutaro Matsumoto the year after.

Takayuki Yamada collaborated with Jin Akanishi in August 2016 to form the unit called "Jintaka", which disbanded 2 months later.