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
| Birth Location | Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963-09-08 |
Movies
Violence Voyager
as Narrator
2018
R100
as Police Officer
2013
Professional - Matsumoto Hitoshi
as Himself
2010
Symbol
as The Man
2009
Big Man Japan
as Masaru Daisatô / Dai-Nihonjin
2007
Sasuke
as Sasuke
2001
Movies
R100
Screenplay
2013
R100
Director
2013
The Last Chance: Diary of Comedians
Producer
2013
Japanese Salaryman NEO
Producer
2011
Scabbard Samurai
Writer
2011
Scabbard Samurai
Director
2011
Permanent Nobara
Producer
2010
Symbol
Director
2009
Symbol
Writer
2009
Big Man Japan
Director
2007
Sasuke
Director
2001
Sasuke
Writer
2001