Hitoshi Matsumoto, professionally known as Matchan, is a renowned Japanese comedian, born on September 8, 1963. He has garnered widespread recognition as the boke half of the esteemed owarai duo Downtown, alongside his long-time collaborator Masatoshi Hamada. Matsumoto hails from Hyōgo Prefecture, where he often employs the distinctive Kansai dialect in his everyday communication.
Notably, Matsumoto has ventured into filmmaking, directing, producing, and starring in the 2007 cinematic endeavor, Big Man Japan. This film received international acclaim, being showcased at the prestigious 2007 Cannes Film Festival within the esteemed Directors' Fortnight section.
