Hiroshi
TV Actor
1972 –
Who is Hiroshi?
Hiroshi, real name Ken'ichi Saitō, is a Japanese comedian famous for his dismal stand-up act.
Originally a member of a kombi called Babies, he started working as a host in Tokyo under the host name Ken Saegami when Babies dissolved. Making a mere amount of yen equivalent to $800 per month, he worked as a host for nearly 3 years.
After quitting his host job, he returned to the comedy circuit with a new name, "Hiroshi"—taken from the announcer Hiroshi Ikushima —and a new gimmick; one that would eventually gain him stardom in 2004 while landing stand-up spots on various comedy programs including the popular The god of Entertainment.. His skit always follows the same formula: A simple introduction followed by a recollection of past and present pitiful episodes in his life after which he repeats, "I am Hiroshi.", while Italian singer Peppino Gagliardi's "Che vuole questa musica stasera" plays in the background.
He is always seen wearing typical host-style apparel, and he is known as an annoyingly depressing character, which is reflected in his skits, and in the way he is treated by other owarai talents.
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- Born
- Feb 14, 1972
Tokyo - Also known as
- Ken'ichi Saitō
- Lived in
- Fukuoka Prefecture
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on July 23, 2013
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