Masatoshi Hamada
| Masatoshi Hamada | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 浜田 雅功 |
| Born |
May 11, 1963 Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan |
| Medium |
Owarai Television |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Years active | 1983 – Present |
| Spouse | Natsumi Ogawa |
Masatoshi Hamada (浜田 雅功, real name: 濵田 雅功 Hamada Masatoshi?, born May 11, 1963) is a Japanese comedian best known as the tsukkomi half of the popular owarai duo Downtown alongside Hitoshi Matsumoto. His nickname is Hama-chan (浜ちゃん?). Hamada is married to Natsumi Ogawa, with whom he has two children.
Hamada was born near Daikokucho Station in Naniwa-ku, Osaka to Kengoro and Nobuko Hamada. His family moved to Amagasaki, Hyōgo Prefecture before entering a kindergarten. There, he attended Ushio Elementary School and met Hitoshi Matsumoto. He and Matsumoto did not become friends until junior high. Like Matsumoto, his family was very poor and lived in an old, run-down apartment building.
In 1982, he and Matsumoto entered Yoshimoto Kōgyō, to become a comedy duo. They made their debut in 1983.
Hamada is frequently seen whacking Matsumoto and other celebrities on their heads, whether it be with his hand, a paper fan, or whatever he is holding at the moment. He laughs with a distinct, high-pitched cackle whenever he sees his colleagues in pain. Never one to hold his tongue, he is known for being blunt and tactless towards everybody, no matter how famous they may be. He has a notoriously quick temper and is prone to snapping at others, including overzealous fans who bother him on the streets.
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