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Tetsu Kayama

Known For
Acting
Born
August 8, 1975 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Active Years
1996–2025 (30 Years)
Total Credits
16 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 8, 1975 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1996–2025
30 Years Career Span
2
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Tetsu Kayama, born Tetsuo Ikehata on August 8, 1975, is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. On January 18, 2019, he changed his stage name from Tetsuo Yamashita to Tetsu Kayama. He is affiliated with Office Joe Shishido, though another source lists his talent agency as Grand Slam. He is known for his work in Aibou: Tokyo Detective Duo. His family includes father Kayama Yuzo, mother Matsumoto Megumi, and sisters Azusa Mayuko and Ikehata Emi. His television credits include Tokusou 9, Mayonaka no March, Cupid no Itazura, and Imo Tako Nankin. He has 15 known credits and stands 172cm tall.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Tetsu Kayama (加山 徹, Kayama Tetsu).
Real Name: Tetsuo Ikehata (池端 徹大, Ikehata Tetsuo).
Former Stage Name: Tetsuo Yamashita (山下 徹大, Yamashita Tetsuo) - changed on January 18, 2019.
Born: August 8, 1975.
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan (also mentioned as Tokyo in some sources, but Kanagawa is specific).
Profession: Japanese actor.
Affiliations: Office Joe Shishido (Sources 1, 3, 4), Grand Slam (Source 6).
Known for: Aibou: Tokyo Detective Duo (2000).
Credits: 15 known credits (Source 1).
TV Show Appearances:
Tokusou 9 (TV Asahi, 2018, ep10)
Mayonaka no March (WOWOW, 2007)
Cupid no Itazura (TV Tokyo, 2006)
Imo Tako Nankin (NHK, 2006)
Family (Source 6): Father is actor Kayama Yuzo, mother is actress Matsumoto Megumi, younger sisters are actresses Azusa Mayuko and Ikehata Emi.
Height: 172cm.
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Tetsu Kayama, born Tetsuo Ikehata on August 8, 1975, is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. On January 18, 2019, he changed his stage name from Tetsuo Yamashita to Tetsu Kayama. He is affiliated with Office Joe Shishido and Grand Slam. His family includes actor Kayama Yuzo, actress Matsumoto Megumi, and actresses Azusa Mayuko and Ikehata Emi. He stands 172cm tall.
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Kayama has 15 known credits in his acting career. He is known for his work in Aibou: Tokyo Detective Duo, which dates back to 2000. His television appearances include an episode of Tokusou 9 on TV Asahi in 2018, Mayonaka no March on WOWOW in 2007, Cupid no Itazura on TV Tokyo in 2006, and Imo Tako Nankin on NHK in 2006.
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Tetsu Kayama, also known as Kayama Tetsu, is a Japanese actor born on August 8, 1975. His real name is Tetsuo Ikehata. He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Before January 18, 2019, he performed under the stage name Tetsuo Yamashita. Kayama is affiliated with the talent agencies Office Joe Shishido and Grand Slam. He is the son of actor Kayama Yuzo and actress Matsumoto Megumi, and he has younger sisters who are actresses, Azusa May

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Career timeline

Cyborg Tasuke Isshin
Case 17
Team - Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Special Crime Investigation Headquarter
Johnen: Love of Sada
Wild Knight: Succession Arc
Chosyu Five
After the Rains and DreamsAkechi Kogoro vs. Kindaichi KosukeHenshin
Pride
Run 2 U
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo
The Frame
Bayside Shakedown
ACRI: The Legend of Homo-AquarelliusACRI: The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • Cyborg Tasuke Isshin (2025) as Iwao Owashi
  • Case 17 (2016) as Naoto Kase
  • Team - Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Special Crime Investigation Headquarter (2014)
  • Johnen: Love of Sada (2008)
  • Wild Knight: Succession Arc (2007)
  • Chosyu Five (2006) as Masaru Inoue (Yakichi Nomura)
  • After the Rains and Dreams (2005) as Shotaro Kuji [Yasuhiko's father]
  • Akechi Kogoro vs. Kindaichi Kosuke (2005) as Shinomiya Ichiro
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  • Henshin (2005) as Kenichi Wako
  • Pride (2004) as Reiji Yamamoto
  • Run 2 U (2003) as Kimura
  • AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002) as Makoto Shimokawa
  • The Frame (2000) as Naoki Akamatsu
  • Bayside Shakedown (1997) as 専修
  • ACRI: The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius (1996) as Keisuke
  • ACRI: The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius (1996)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tetsu Kayama best known for?

Tetsu Kayama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002), Bayside Shakedown (1997).

When and where was Tetsu Kayama born?

Tetsu Kayama was born on August 8, 1975 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

How many credits does Tetsu Kayama have?

Tetsu Kayama has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2025.

What is Tetsu Kayama's background in cinema and television?

Tetsu Kayama, born Tetsuo Ikehata on August 8, 1975, is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. On January 18, 2019, he changed his stage name from Tetsuo Yamashita to Tetsu Kayama. He is affiliated with Office Joe Shishido, though another source lists his talent agency as Grand Slam. He is known for his ...

Tetsu Kayama by the numbers

16credits
11films
5TV series
1996–2025active years

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