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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
- Writer
- Director
Jeffrey Stone spent 14 years in the film industry in Hollywood, Italy, and Spain. His career began as the model for "Prince Charming" in Disney's "Cinderella". He went on to play D'Artagnan in the The Three Musketeers (1956) (aka The Three Musketeers). He appeared in numerous movies and guest appearances on TV. He was under contract to David O. Selznick, Leonard Goldstein of 20th Century-Fox and Universal Studios. He also wrote for the commercial film industry and wrote the story for Unearthly Stranger (1963) - now a cult film. In 1955, he married Corinne Calvet and they spent the next few years filming in France, Italy and Spain. In 1960, they divorced. He went to Hong Kong in 1961 and wrote and directed Strange Portrait (1966), starring Jeffrey Hunter and Mai Tai Sing.
Stone spent the next 40 years traveling throughout India, Nepal, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, The Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia, after beginning his Asian travels and experiences from Tahiti. In his travels in Borneo, he visited the Penan and Dyak tribes (former headhunters) and explored prehistoric forests, living in the long houses, and traveling with the tribes. He was one of the very few foreigners to shoot the famous Barum River rapids, learned to use the blow pipe and was an honorary member of the Dyak Tribe. He wrote one Khmer Bronze reference book and one Romantic Adventure novel, both published. He spent spends his time writing adventure novels using Southeast Asia as a background. He died at age 85 in Penang, Malaysia.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Ahmad Mahmud was born on 17 March 1927 in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. He was an actor and director, known for Dendam Dari Pusara (1983), Mama Oh Mama (1981) and Jebak maut (1967). He died on 27 August 2008 in Kampung Tunku, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.- Director
- Actress
- Writer
Yasmin Ahmad was born on 7 January 1958 in Bukit Treh, Muar, Johor, Malaysia. She was a director and actress, known for Sepet (2004), Talentime (2009) and Gubra (2006). She died on 25 July 2009 in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.- 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.- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Mamat Khalid was born in 1963 in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. He was a director and writer, known for Amir & Loqman Pergi ke Laut (2014), Estet (2010) and Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang (2008). He was married to Hasmah Hassan. He died on 24 October 2021 in Slim River, Perak, 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 Identity Crisis. He died on 19 July 2016 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.
- Syed Alwi was an actor, known for Anna and the King (1999). He died on 30 November 2008 in Kuang, Malaysia.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Aziz Sattar was born on 8 August 1925 in Soerabaja, Soerabaja, Dutch East Indies [now Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia]. He was an actor and director, known for Penyamun Tarbus (1980), Si badul (1979) and Tak kisahlah beb (1989). He was married to Hashimah Delan, Siti Rumina Ahmad and Dayang Sofiah. He died on 6 May 2014 in Kajang, Malaysia.- Arab Khalid was an actor, known for Hantu Kak Limah (2018), Remp-It (2006) and Usop Wilcha dalam Werewolf dari Bangladesh (2015). He died on 25 January 2018 in Hospital Ampang, Selangor, 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.- 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.- Shafiee Jaafar was born on 9 January 1931. He was an actor, known for Sifu & Tongga (2009), Sara (2001) and Dendang Remaja (1988). He died on 11 August 2016 in Teluk Bahang, Penang, 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.- 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.
- 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.
- Jaafar Onn was born on 19 October 1951 in Muar , Johor , Federation of Malaya. He was an actor, known for XX Ray (1992), Gemerlapan (1997) and Putera (1995). He died on 3 April 2024 in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Edwina Mountbatten was born on 28 November 1901 in Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Nice and Friendly (1922), This Is Your Life (1955) and Biography (1987). She was married to Louis Mountbatten. She died on 21 February 1960 in Jesselton, North Borneo [now Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia].
- Ibrahim Pendek was born in 1932 in Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. He was an actor, known for XX Ray (1992), The Spiral Road (1962) and Sikit Punya Gila (1982). He died on 25 November 2003 in Cheras, Malaysia.
- Actor
- Writer
- Music Department
Loloq was born on 21 May 1958 in Singapore. He was an actor and writer, known for Merah (1996), Spanar Jaya (1999) and Man Laksa (2006). He was married to Hariyah Yaacob. He died on 30 January 2008 in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Aziz Jaafar was born on 10 November 1935 in Singapore. He was an actor and director, known for Sumber ilhamku (1979), Penentuan (1982) and Wira Angkasa (1987). He died on 23 June 2005 in Subang Jaya, 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.
- Latifah Omar was born in 1939 in Malaysia. She was an actress, known for Laila majnun (1962), Hang Jebat (1961) and Chuchu datuk merah (1963). She died on 9 June 2013 in Malaysia.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Azmil Mustapha was an actor, known for Ali Setan (1985), Mekanik (1983) and XX Ray II (1995). He died on 14 February 2018 in Shah Alam, Malaysia.- Actress
- Producer
- Production Manager
Samantha Schubert was an actress and producer, known for The Red Kebaya (2006), Amok (1995) and Red Scorpion 2 (1994). She was married to Oliver Knott. She died on 25 April 2016 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.- Bob Kuman was an actor, known for Gemerlapan (1997), Brainscan: Aku dan topi ajaib (2008) and Dream Princess (1997). He died on 3 May 2012 in 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.- Bruno Manser was born on 25 August 1954 in Basel, Switzerland. He died on 10 March 2005 in Sarawak, Malaysia.
- Hamid Gurkha was born on 22 August 1931 in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Federated Malay States, British Malaya. He was an actor, known for Gila-Gila (1978), Talak (1984) and Bini-Biniku Gangster (2011). He was married to Timah Abdul Hamid. He died on 14 June 2022 in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
- M. Daud Kilau was born on 10 July 1938 in Perak, Malaysia. He died on 18 December 2023 in Perak, Malaysia.
- Mustapha Maarof was born on 1 January 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was an actor, known for Paper Tiger (1975), Matinya Seorang Patriot (1984) and Hang Tuah (1956). He was married to Roseyatimah and Suraya Harun. He died on 15 December 2014 in Wangsa Maju, Malaysia.
- Harun Salim Bachik was born on 19 May 1959 in Singapore. He was an actor, known for Baik Punya Cilok (2005), Polis Evo (2015) and Kil (2013). He died on 8 March 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
- Actor
Pitt Hanif was born on 20 December 1976. He was an assistant director and director, known for Crossroads: One Two Jaga (2018), Coast Guard Malaysia: Ops Helang (2023) and J Revolusi (2017). He was married to Farah Ahmad. He died on 27 October 2019 in Lipis, Pahang, Malaysia.- Director
- Writer
- Music Department
Jamil Sulong was born on 6 August 1926 in Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. He was a director and writer, known for Ranjau Sepanjang Jalan (1983), Gerak kilat (1966) and Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup (1959). He was married to Rosnani. He died on 25 September 2014 in Bukit Utama, Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
Dieter Plage was born on 14 May 1936 in Beelitz, Brandenburg, Germany. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Survival (1961), Gorilla (1974) and Skeleton Coast Safari (1997). He was married to Mary. He died on 3 April 1993 in Sumatra, 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.- Sidek Hussain was an actor, known for Toyol (1980), Rasuk (2011) and Paku Pontianak (2013). He was married to Salbiah Sulaiman. He died on 28 April 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Zaibo was an actor, known for Anna and the King (1999), Under One Roof (1995) and SpyMan (2003). He was married to Siti Hawa Sawal. He died on 14 November 2018 in Pekan Rengit, Batu Pahat, Malaysia.
- Actress
- Composer
Normadiah was born on 14 August 1932 in Menado, Menado, Dutch East Indies [now Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia]. She was an actress and composer, known for Ke Medan Jaya (1983), Panglima badol (1979) and Lampong Karam (1967). She died on 9 August 2000 in Petaling Jaya, 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
- 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.- Meor Shariman was born in 1970 in Malaysia. Meor was a writer, known for Tentang Bulan (2006), Cicak-Man (2006) and Senjakala (2011). Meor died on 17 March 2013 in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
- Actress
Adibah Noor was born on 3 September 1970 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was an actress, known for Sepet (2004), Talentime (2009) and Hoore! Hoore! (2012). She died on 18 June 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.- Roseyatimah was an actress, known for Dang Anom (1962), Chuchu datuk merah (1963) and Panglima besi (1964). She was married to Mustapha Maarof. She died on 14 December 1987 in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
- Din Beramboi was born on 22 December 1966 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was an actor, known for Sifu & Tongga (2009), Baik Punya Cilok (2005) and Los dan Faun (2008). He died on 2 April 2010 in Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Aimi Jarr was an actor and writer, known for Dia ibuku (1981), Menanti Hari Esok (1977) and Gemilang (1997). He was married to Noriah Ishak. He died on 10 May 2011 in Teman Melawati, Malaysia.- Composer
Osman Ahmad was a composer, known for Nilam (1949), Singapura Dilanggar Todak (1961) and Permata di perlimbahan (1952). Osman died on 30 November 1964 in Malaysia.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Executive
Mohd Filus Ghazali was a cinematographer and executive, known for Cicak-Man 2: Planet Hitam (2008), Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 (2005) and Tanda Putera (2013). Mohd Filus died on 23 April 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.