Tatsuya Yamaguchi (actor)

Tatsuya Yamaguchi (山口 達也) is a Japanese former singer, television presenter, and bassist for the Johnny & Associates group Tokio.

Career
He has acted in several movies and television shows as well as being a co-star for Tokio's variety shows Tokio Kakeru and The Tetsuwan Dash.

On 25 April 2018, news broke that Yamaguchi had been referred to prosecutors for allegedly kissing a girl against her will at his home in Minato, Tokyo, in February 2018. At a hastily arranged news conference at a hotel in Tokyo on 26 April, Yamaguchi apologized for kissing and engaging in indecent behavior with a high school-aged girl. A lawyer representing Johnny & Associates, the talent agency that manages Tokio, announced that Yamaguchi would be indefinitely suspended from activities.

On 6 May 2018, Johnny & Associates announced that they had terminated their contract with Yamaguchi.

Personal life
Yamaguchi married a former model in March 2008. On 5 August 2016, he announced that they had divorced.

On September 22, 2020, he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after rear ending a car in front of his motorcycle.

Filmography
Film
 * That's Cunning! Shijō Saidai no Sakusen? (1996), as Kimura Kenji
 * Kung Fu Panda (2008), as Po (Japanese version)
 * Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008), as Po (voice)
 * Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011), as Po (Japanese version)

Television
 * Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari (1993), guest appearance
 * Ten (2003), presenter
 * Būke o Nerae! (2002–2003), presenter
 * Ue o Muite Arukō: Sakamoto Kyu Monogatari (2005), as Kyu Sakamoto
 * Onee Mans (2006–2009), presenter
 * Majo-tachi no 22-ji (2009–2011), presenter
 * R no Hōsoku (2011–2018), presenter
 * Zip! (2011–2018), Monday, Wednesday main personality
 * Shiawase! Bonbi Girl (2011–2018), presenter