Quick Facts
Born:
1963-09-08
Birthplace:
Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japon
Credits:
67 Total Roles
Hitoshi Matsumoto
Acting
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Biography
Hitoshi Matsumoto (born September 8, 1963), or Matchan as he is commonly known, is a Japanese comedian best known as the boke half the popular owarai duo Downtown alongside Masatoshi Hamada. Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, he usually speaks in the Kansai dialect.
He directed, produced, and starred in the 2007 movie Big Man Japan, which was shown at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight section.
He directed, produced, and starred in the 2007 movie Big Man Japan, which was shown at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight section.
Known For
Symbol
The Man
R100
Police Officer
Big Man Japan
Masaru Daisatô / Dai-Nihonjin
Violence Voyager
Narrator
HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental
Self
There's Always Tomorrow - The Movie
Self
IPPON GRAND PRIX
conference chairman
Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chat
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ノスタルスペシャル はじめて人志 青森編 TV | Self |
| 2026 | ハゲ芸人寄席 TV | Self |
| 2026 | ダウプらんち!! TV | Self |
| 2026 | 舞台裏密着ドキュメント「この時。」 TV | Self |
| 2026 | LIVE+ TV | Self |
| 2026 | Bar自慢 TV | Self |
| 2026 | ノスタルスペシャル はじめて人志 愛媛・松山編 TV | Self |
| 2026 | Bar怒 TV | Self |
| 2026 | 松本初対面寄席 TV | Self |
| 2026 | ZONE04 TV | Self |