Hitoshi Matsumoto
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Hitoshi Matsumoto (松本 人志, Matsumoto Hitoshi, born September 8, 1963) is a Japanese comedian and filmmaker. He is one half of the comedy duo Downtown, alongside Masatoshi Hamada, and is one of the most popular comedians in Japan.[1] He was born in Amagasaki, Hyōgo Prefecture.[1]
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松本人志 | |
Born | (1963-09-08) September 8, 1963 (age 60) Amagasaki, Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation(s) | Comedian, film director, screenwriter |
Years active | 1983–2024 |
Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
Spouse | Rin Ihara (2009-present) |
Children | 1 |
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Matsumoto has directed several movies beginning in 2007 with Big Man Japan, in several of which he also starred as the main character. He currently hosts Documental on Amazon Prime.[2] In early 2024, Matsumoto suspended public appearances to focus on a defamation trial.[3]