Masatoshi Hamada
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 11, 1963 in Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Active Years
- 1989–2025 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
Masatoshi Hamada is a Japanese comedian, actor, presenter, singer, and voice actor born on May 11, 1963. He is widely known as the tsukkomi or straight man half of the owarai comedy duo Downtown, which he formed with his childhood friend and partner Hitoshi Matsumoto. Affiliated with the Yoshimoto Kogyo Tokyo Headquarters and nicknamed Hama-chan, Hamada and Matsumoto became a phenomenal pop culture presence among young Japanese people when they secured their own television shows in the late 1980s. Married to Natsumi Ogawa with whom he has two children, Hamada continues his career in entertainment as part of a rare comedy duo that has remained together over the years.
Career overview
Masatoshi Hamada is a Japanese comedian, actor, and director born on May 11, 1963. He is best known as the tsukkomi, or straight man, half of the popular owarai and comedy duo Downtown alongside his childhood friend and partner Hitoshi Matsumoto. When the duo had their own television shows in the late 1980s, they became a phenomenal pop culture presence among young Japanese people. Unlike other comedy duos in Japan, they have remained together.
In addition to his role in Downtown, Hamada is recognized for his work in acting and known credits on various projects, including an appearance in Pokémon the Movie 2000. Throughout his career, he has also been credited with roles as a presenter, singer, and voice actor. Affiliated with the Yoshimoto Kogyo Tokyo Headquarters, Hamada is widely referred to by his nickname, Hama-chan.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Hamada Song Contest (2025) as Host
- 浜田雅功と黒い線 (2025)
- Japan's Got Talent (2023)
- ワレワレハワラワレタイ (2022)
- ダウンタウンのヤバイ昭和の世界 (2022)
- お笑いの日 (2020)
- Sentosha: Battle Wheels (2017)
- Downtown Now (2015)
- Wednesday Downtown (2014) as Self - Host
- Touzai Neta Gassen (2014)
- プレバト (2012) as MC
- Oh!どや顔サミット (2011)
- 爆笑 大日本アカン警察 (2009)
- イチハチ (2009)
- King of Conte (2008)
- HamachanGa! (2008) as Self
- Happy! (2006) as 空き地の男
- Lincoln (2005)
- Wolf Boy Lie or Truth (2004) as Self - Host
- Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003)
- 笑ってはいけないシリーズ (2003)
- There's Always Tomorrow, We Have Tomorrow (2001)
- There's Always Tomorrow - The Movie (2001) as Section Chief Hamada
- Legendary Teacher (2000) as Satofumi Kitayama（北山 恵文）
- フレンズ (2000) as 幸田 順平
- Space Travelers (2000) as Kiyoshi Nonomura
- ジャンクSPORTS (2000)
- Slowking's Day (2000) as Yadoking (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) as Yadoking (voice)
- Entertainer Rating Check (1999)
- Hitoribocchi no Kimi ni (1998)
- HAMASHO (1997)
- Ryoma ni Omakase (1996)
- Life is Good (1995) as Hachiro Naito（内藤 八郎）
- Moshimo Negai ga Kanau Nara (1994)
- Downtown DX (1993) as Self - Emcee
- Juunen Ai (1992)
- Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji (1991)
- Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji (1991) Creator
- Papa to Nat-chan (1991)
- AD Bugi (1991)
- Showa Tetsufuden - Sea of Japan (1991)
- Popcorn Love (1990) as 大野昇仁
- Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!! (1989)
- Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!! (1989) as Hamada
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Masatoshi Hamada best known for?
Masatoshi Hamada is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wednesday Downtown (2014), Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003), Bad Joke 3 (2005), Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999).
When and where was Masatoshi Hamada born?
Masatoshi Hamada was born on May 11, 1963 in Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
How many credits does Masatoshi Hamada have?
Masatoshi Hamada has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2025.
What is Masatoshi Hamada's background in cinema and television?
Masatoshi Hamada is a Japanese comedian, actor, presenter, singer, and voice actor born on May 11, 1963. He is widely known as the tsukkomi or straight man half of the owarai comedy duo Downtown, which he formed with his childhood friend and partner Hitoshi Matsumoto. Affiliated with the Yoshimoto Kogyo Tokyo Headquart...
Masatoshi Hamada by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji (1991) — aged about 28
- Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003) — aged about 40
- Wednesday Downtown (2014) as Self - Host — aged about 51
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) as Yadoking (voice) — aged about 36
- Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!! (1989) — aged about 26
- Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!! (1989) as Hamada — aged about 26
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