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Tarō Yamamoto was born in Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan on November 24, 1974. Public records list Tarō Yamamoto as a politician, film actor and television actor. That works out to 51 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Mino-Jiyu Gakuen Junior and Senior High School. Listed accolades include Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor (2004).
My Take
Tarō Yamamoto strikes me as someone who lived two lives at full intensity. As an actor he brought real presence to edgy films like Battle Royale and Go, even winning a Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2004. Then he walked away from that success, driven by the nuclear-power issue, to found Reiwa Shinsengumi and enter politics. Whatever one thinks of his positions, abandoning a thriving entertainment career to bet everything on conviction takes serious nerve. I see in him a consistent thread: a man who commits wholly to whatever he believes in. That resolve, agree or not, commands attention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tarō Yamamoto
- Name (Japanese)
- 山本太郎
- Reading
- やまもと たろう
- Born
- November 24, 1974 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- politician / film actor / television actor / nuclear power / activist
2. Background
- High school
- Mino-Jiyu Gakuen Junior and Senior High School
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Battle Royale | — | |
| Notable work | Moon Child | — | |
| Notable work | Go | — | |
| Notable work | Rain of Light | — | |
| Notable work | Get Up! | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.taro-yamamoto.jp/
- Xhttps://x.com/yamamototaro0
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taro%20Yamamoto
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B1%B1%E6%9C%AC%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1093223
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tarō Yamamoto born?
Born November 24, 1974 (age 51).
Where is Tarō Yamamoto from?
Tarō Yamamoto is from Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
What does Tarō Yamamoto do?
Tarō Yamamoto works as politician, film actor, television actor, nuclear power, activist.
How tall is Tarō Yamamoto?
Tarō Yamamoto is 175 cm.
What is Tarō Yamamoto known for?
Notable works include Battle Royale, Moon Child, Go.
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