Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on September 08, 1963)

Happy birthday, Hitoshi Matsumoto! You're not just an icon of laughter—you're half the genius behind Downtown's timeless antics and sharp-witted banter. From your fearless comedy sketches to outrageous performances on "Gaki no Tsukai," you've kept audiences doubled over for decades (and let's face it: who doesn't remember your unforgettable reactions during those legendary Batsu Games?).

Not content with simply dominating Japan’s TV scene, you boldly marched onto international shores directing films like “Big Man Japan.” Who else could make a movie about giant superheroes battling weird monsters—and somehow charm critics at Cannes Festival too?

Here's hoping this birthday is funnier than Tanaka getting slapped by Hamada!