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]
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]
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^Marsh, Calum (Jan 18, 2024). "How 'Last One Laughing' Took Over (Most of) the World". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
^Kaneko, Karin (2024-03-28). "Comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto's defamation trial kicks off". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
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