Takayuki Yamada
Takayuki Yamada was born on October 20, 1983. He first started out co-starring in a handful of dramas before making a big splash on Waterboys (2003). He followed up with Fireboys (2004), his award winning performance in Sekai no chûshin de, ai wo sakebu (2004), Churasan 3, H2 and legendary independent master piece Rakugo eiga (2012). His remarkable acting makes sets him apart among the younger generation of Japanese actors.