Hitoshi Matsumoto
Acting·September 8, 1963 — 62 years old·Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japon
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.
Known For
LOL: Last One Laughing
2018·7.4
Symbol
2009·6.7
R100
2013·5.8
Big Man Japan
2007·6.0
Scabbard Samurai
2011·7.1
LOL: Last One Laughing UK
2025·7.6
Violence Voyager
2018·6.7
LOL: Last One Laughing Poland
2023·4.7
LOL Talent Show: Mexico
2026·6.9
LOL: Last One Laughing Sweden
2022·6.7
HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental
2016·8.0
The Last Chance: Diary of Comedians
2013·5.7
Filmography · 65
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