Hitoshi Matsumoto
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Hitoshi Matsumoto turns up in cast lists as an actor, though few details of his career have been documented. The role that can be documented is in 'Symbol', the character The Man. 'R100' is another title on the record. His filmography opens in 2001. His name shows up mostly on comedy titles. The career runs to about 25 years.
Hitoshi Matsumoto
4 Movies
4 Series
Hitoshi Matsumoto turns up in cast lists as an actor, though few details of his career have been documented. The role that can be documented is in 'Symbol', the character The Man. 'R100' is another title on the record. His filmography opens in 2001. His name shows up mostly on comedy titles. The career runs to about 25 years.
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R100
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Matsumoto ke no Kyuujitsu
Mom · 1 episode
2014
TV
Wednesday Downtown
Self - Panel Member · 460 episodes
2014–
TV
R100
Police Officer
2013
Film
Symbol
The Man
2009
Film
Big Man Japan
Masaru Daisatô / Dai-Nihonjin
2007
Film
Sasuke
Sasuke
2001
Film
Legendary Teacher
Jiro Nanba（南波 次郎） · 11 episodes
2000–
TV
Detective! Knight Scoop
局長 · 70 episodes
1988–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Hitoshi Matsumoto and where are they from?
Hitoshi Matsumoto is 62 years old, born on September 8, 1963 in Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japon.
What are the most famous roles of Hitoshi Matsumoto?
Hitoshi Matsumoto is best known for roles in Symbol, R100, Big Man Japan.
How many movies has Hitoshi Matsumoto been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Hitoshi Matsumoto has appeared in 4 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Hitoshi Matsumoto's first movie?
The career of Hitoshi Matsumoto began with There's Always Tomorrow - The Movie (2001).
What is Hitoshi Matsumoto's most recent movie or series?
Hitoshi Matsumoto's most recent release is 落ちれ！, which premiered on January 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Hitoshi Matsumoto appeared in?
On television, Hitoshi Matsumoto has appeared in HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental, IPPON GRAND PRIX, Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chat, Wednesday Downtown.
Hitoshi Matsumoto
1963-09-08 · 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.