Hitoshi Matsumoto
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
TV Appearances
Crazy Journey
2021
Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji
1991
Legendary Teacher
as Jiro Nanba（南波 次郎）
2000
There's Always Tomorrow, We Have Tomorrow
2001
Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chat
as Self
2021
Wednesday Downtown
as Self - Panel Member
2014
THE SECOND
2023
King of Conte no Kai
2021
Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!
1989
爆笑 大日本アカン警察
2009
Detective! Knight Scoop
as 局長
1988
審査員長・松本人志
2020