Takanori Iwata

About

Actor and dancer known for his J-Pop work with Sandaime J Soul Brothers and  Exile. He is also an actor who gained popularity for his role as Junichi Wakamiya (Dr. Watson) in Sherlock: The Untold Stories. His takanori_iwata_official Instagram account has attracted 3 million fans. 

Before Fame

In 2011, he graduated from Keio University with a degree in law. He played lacrosse during his time there and joined a dance troupe. 

Trivia

He received the Japanese Record Award twice. 

Family Life

He was born into an upper-middle-class family. His father and grandfather were both lawyers. 

Associated With

Shokichi is one of his bandmates in Exile.