Quick Facts
Born:
1963-09-08
Birthplace:
Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japon
Credits:
55 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
IPPON GRAND PRIX
conference chairman
There's Always Tomorrow - The Movie
Self
Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chat
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 落ちれ！ TV | Self |
| 2025 | あの日。松本人志 裏側完全ドキュメント TV | Self |
| 2025 | 松本人志と◯◯したい！ TV | Self |
| 2025 | ZONE05 TV | Self |
| 2025 | みんなのオトナな話 TV | Self |
| 2025 | ノスタル10分 TV | Self |
| 2025 | 漫才インターナショナル TV | Self |
| 2025 | 松本教授の笑いの証明 TV | Self |
| 2025 | Money is Time TV | Self |
| 2025 | 7:3トーク TV | Self |