

Introduction
Eita (瑛太, born December 13, 1982) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo. His birth name is Eita Nagayama (永山 瑛太, Nagayama Eita). He has appeared in many Japanese television dramas and movies; most notable is the TV series Water Boys. He also appeared in Summer Time Machine Blues and Tokyo Friends: The Movie.
Career
In 2009, Eita was cast in his first theatrical role playing a human in a romantic relationship with a female ghost. Not long after in August 2009, it was announced that Eita had been cast as the lead in the play Tokyo Gekko Makyoku, playing a mysterious character living in the early Shōwa era. It was his first time playing the lead in a theatrical production.
Personal life
On June 1, 2010, it was announced that Eita would marry singer Kaela Kimura, who was already five months pregnant, that summer after becoming engaged in late 2009. Eita and Kimura announced that they submitted their marriage registration on September 1, 2010.
Awards
| Year | Organization | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2009 Elan d'or Awards | Newcomer Award | Himself | Won |
| 5th Annual TV Navi Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Last Friends | Won | |
| 17th Hashida Awards | Best Newcomer | Won | ||
| 34th Hochi Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Dear Doctor | Won | |
| 2010 | 52nd Blue Ribbon Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | |
| 2011 | 70th Television Drama Academy Awards | Best Actor | Soredemo, Ikite Yuku | Won |
| 2012 | 72nd Television Drama Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Lucky Seven | Won |
| 2013 | 76th Television Drama Academy Awards | Best Actor | Saikou no Rikon | Won |
| 6th International Drama Festival in Tokyo | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 2019 | 73rd Mainichi Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | My Friend A | Nominated |