Advanced search
- TITLES
- NAMES
- COLLABORATIONS
Search filters
Enter full date
to
or just enter yyyy, or yyyy-mm below
to
Only includes names with the selected topics
to
or just enter yyyy, or yyyy-mm below
to
1-43 of 43
- Actor
- Director
- Composer
Malaysia's most beloved and versatile entertainer received his early education in Sekolah Melayu Kampung Jawa and then the Francis Light School. During the Japanese Occupation he worked in a tin factory and attended a school set up by the Japanese navy, where he learned Japanese songs. In 1945 he entered a singing contest organised by Penang Radio for North Malaya, where he emerged third. He was the runner-up in the following year and the winner in 1947. At a cultural festival in early 1948, where he sang his own composition "Azizah", he was spotted by director B.S. Rahjans who invited him to work as a back-up singer for Shaw Brothers studio films, based in Singapore. He accepted, and the next few weeks saw him working as a clapper-boy, assistant cameraman, and continuity person in addition to singing. His first acting role was in Cinta (1948) as a villain. In the next 18 years under the Malay Film Production unit of Shaw Brothers (popularly known as the Ampas Road studio) he acted in, composed music for and eventually wrote and directed dozens of Malay movies ranging from historical dramas to contemporary comedies. He won several acting and composing awards at the Asian Film Festival in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1964 he moved to Kuala Lumpur where he made another 18 films under the Merdeka Studio. He is believed to have composed about 250 songs.- Actor
- Stunts
- Additional Crew
Unicorn Chan (literal translation of his Chinese stage name "kei-luhn", which means Unicorn, and "siu" meaning small), was one of Bruce Lee's best friends since childhood. Along with Bruce, the two were often cast as juvenile delinquents in Hong Kong films. One of their earliest films together was Little Cheung (1950). When Bruce cut short his film career to pursuit studies in the US, Unicorn Chan continued acting in Hong Kong films, playing minor and supporting roles, often as villainous sidekicks or hoodlums. When Bruce returned to Hong Kong to revive his career, which would make him a martial arts icon, Unicorn was often given film roles or jobs in Bruce's projects. At Bruce Lee's funeral, Unicorn Chan was one of his pallbearers.- Actress
- Music Department
- Director
Guang Bai was born in June 1921 in Beijing, China. She was an actress and director, known for Xian mu dan (1956), In the Mood for Love (2000) and Dang fu xin (1949). She died on 27 August 1999 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Actress
Emily Kong was born on 7 August 1990 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was an actress, known for Get Hard (2018), Girls' Generation (2016) and Love Endures (2015). She was married to Wong Wei Jing. She died on 9 March 2019 in Jalan Kuchai Lama, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Meng Lai was born on 20 September 1928 in Benut, Pontian, Johor, Malaysia. She was an actress and writer, known for Money No Enough II (2008), Supermum (2019) and The Loan Shark (2011). She died on 6 May 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Sharifah Aini was born on 2 July 1953 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. She was an actress, known for Sumber ilhamku (1979), Bintang pujaan (1981) and Hapuslah Air Matamu (1976). She was married to Ali Bakar. She died on 5 July 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
John Ladalski was born on 16 February 1950 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Kickboxer (1989), Valent & Reggie and Garuda 7 the Last Assignment. He died on 19 July 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Actor
- Producer
Jong-Nam Kim was born on 10 May 1971 in Pyongyang, North Korea. He was an actor and producer, known for Silent Venom (2009), Geudeul-ui moseub-eseo (1985) and Frontline (1983). He was married to Hye-Kyong Lee and Jong-Hui Shin. He died on 13 February 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Hussein Abu Hassan was born in 1937 in Malacca, Malaysia. He was an actor and director, known for Kanta serigala (1992), Panglima badol (1979) and Bukit Kepong (1981). He was married to Mahyon Ismail. He died on 26 November 2007 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Cao Ky Nguyen was born on 8 September 1930 in Son Tay, Vietnam. He died on 23 July 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Hani Mohsin Hanafi was born on 18 June 1963 in Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia. He was an actor, known for Jimi Asmara (1995), Merah (1996) and Beyond Rangoon (1995). He was married to Tiara Jacquelina. He died on 25 July 2006 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Ghazali Shafie was born on 22 March 1922 in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, Federated Malay States, British Malaya (now Kuala Lipis, Lipis District, Pahang, Malaysia). Ghazali died on 24 January 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Noran Nordin was born in 1947 in Ampangan, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. She was an actress, known for Jantina (1974), Mastura (1974) and Gadis Langkawi (1966). She died on 23 November 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Sidek Hussain was an actor, known for Toyol (1980), Sumpah Semerah Padi (1981) and Orang minyak (2007). He was married to Salbiah Sulaiman. He died on 28 April 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Harun Salim Bachik was born on 19 May 1959 in Singapore. He was an actor, known for Baik Punya Cilok (2005), Gangsterock: Kasi Sengat..! (2015) and Polis Evo (2015). He died on 8 March 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Zami Ismail was an actor, known for Wanita Bertudung Hitam (1992), Roda-roda (1985) and Sara (2001). He was married to Hanizan Ibrahim. He died on 19 June 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Jins Shamsuddin was born on 5 November 1935 in Taiping Perak, British Malaya, (now Malaysia). He was an actor and director, known for Esok Untuk Siapa (1982), Tiada Esok Bagimu (1980) and Bukit Kepong (1981). He died on 1 March 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Khalid Salleh was born on 29 February 1948. He was an actor, known for Jogho (1997), Penghujung malam (1992) and Buai laju-laju (2004). He died on 23 July 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Yalal Chin was an actor, known for Old Road Mistery (2011), Paloh (2003) and Wanita Bertudung Hitam (1992). He was married to Suriani Mohd Yusof. He died on 15 October 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Actor
- Writer
Jit Murad was born in 1960 in Malaysia. He was an actor and writer, known for Spilt Gravy on Rice (2015), Selubung (1992) and Beyond Rangoon (1995). He died on 12 February 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Saadiah was born in 1936 in Singapore. She was an actress and director, known for Matinya Seorang Patriot (1984), Ceritaku Ceritamu (1979) and Penarek Beca (1955). She was married to Ahmad Daud. She died on 26 February 2005 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Mariani was born on 20 April 1933 in Tanjung Pagar, Singapore. She was an actress, known for Dendam Dari Pusara (1983), Siti muslihat (1962) and Sayang (1987). She was married to Darus, Alias and H. M. Rohaizad. She died on 1 December 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Dato' Sudirman was born on 25 May 1954 in Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia. He was an actor, known for Hoore! Hoore! (2012) and Kami (1982). He was married to Kamariah 'Kay' Jamaluddin. He died on 22 February 1992 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Faizal Yusup was born in 1978. He was an actor, known for Gong (2006). He died on 1 January 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Bob Kuman was an actor, known for Paling Comel (2003), Orang minyak (2007) and Syukur 21 (2000). He died on 3 May 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.