Hitoshi Matsumoto

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Hitoshi Matsumoto

Acting 63 September 8, 1963

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 Masato…

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Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!

Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!

1989 TV Show
Wednesday Downtown

Wednesday Downtown

8.0 2014 TV Show
LOL: Last One Laughing

LOL: Last One Laughing

7.4 2018 TV Show
Symbol

Symbol

6.7 2009 Movie
R100

R100

5.7 2013 Movie
Big Man Japan

Big Man Japan

6.1 2007 Movie
Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game

Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game

9.3 2003 TV Show
HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental

HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental

8.0 2016 TV Show
Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji

Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji

10.0 1991 TV Show
LOL: Last One Laughing UK

LOL: Last One Laughing UK

7.7 2025 TV Show
IPPON GRAND PRIX

IPPON GRAND PRIX

8.5 2009 TV Show
Scabbard Samurai

Scabbard Samurai

7.1 2011 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    落ちれ！

    TV show

  2. 2026
    LOL Talent Show: Mexico

    TV show Original Series Creator

  3. 2025
    あの日。松本人志 裏側完全ドキュメント

    TV show

  4. 2025
    松本人志と◯◯したい！

    TV show

  5. 2025
    ZONE05

    TV show

  6. 2025
    みんなのオトナな話

    TV show

  7. 2025
    ノスタル10分

    TV show

  8. 2025
    漫才インターナショナル

    TV show

  9. 2025
    松本教授の笑いの証明

    TV show

  10. 2025
    Money is Time

    TV show

  11. 2025
    大喜利GRAND PRIX

    TV show

  12. 2025
    芯くったら負け！実のない話トーナメント

    TV show

  13. 2025
    ダウプラボイス

    TV show

  14. 2025
    7:3トーク

    TV show

  15. 2025
    松本人志が生で語る「LIVE＋」

    TV show

  16. 2025
    Last One Laughing: Sweden - Halloween Special

    TV show Original Series Creator

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  1. 2025
    LOL: Last One Laughing - Denmark - Halloween Special

    TV show Original Series Creator

  2. 2025
    LOL: Last One Laughing UK

    TV show Original Series Creator

  3. 2023
    LOL: Last One Laughing Denmark

    TV show Original Series Creator

  4. 2023
    THE SECOND

    TV show

  5. 2023
    Dareka to Nakai

    TV show

  6. 2023
    LOL: Last One Laughing Poland

    TV show Original Series Creator

  7. 2022
    ワレワレハワラワレタイ

    TV show

  8. 2022
    LOL: Last One Laughing Sweden

    TV show Original Series Creator

  9. 2022
    ダウンタウンのヤバイ昭和の世界

    TV show

  10. 2021
    Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chat

    TV show Self

  11. 2021
    King of Conte no Kai

    TV show

  12. 2021
    Crazy Journey

    TV show

  13. 2021
    Talks for Sake Nibbles

    TV show

  14. 2020
    お笑いの日

    TV show

  15. 2020
    審査員長・松本人志

    TV show

  16. 2018
    LOL: Last One Laughing

    TV show Other

  17. 2018
    HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents FREEZE

    TV show

  18. 2018
    Violence Voyager

    Movie Narrator

  19. 2016
    HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental

    TV show

  20. 2015
    Downtown Now

    TV show

  21. 2014
    Matsumoto ke no Kyuujitsu

    TV show Mom

  22. 2014
    Wednesday Downtown

    TV show Self - Panel Member

  23. 2014
    Touzai Neta Gassen

    TV show

  24. 2013
    Wide na Show

    TV show