Born in Toyonaka, Osaka. He's part of the Cocorico Duo(ココリコ, Kokoriko, also romanized as Coq au Rico) with Endou Shouzo. Plays the boke but is the leader, and writes all of their material. Married actress Shie Kohinata in 2003 and has two sons, born in 2004 and 2008. Watch drama online for free.