Indonesian movie actors died in the year 2002
Here are 3 famous actors from Indonesia died in 2002:
Dirk Sanders
Dirk Sanders (December 24, 1933 Bogor-July 26, 2002 Paris) a.k.a. Dick Sanders was an Indonesian film director, actor and television director. His children are called Tessa Van Hoogstraten and Leslie Tabuteau.
Born to a Dutch father and Filipino mother, Dirk Sanders began his career as an actor in the 1950s Indonesian film industry, starring in movies such as "Pasar Baru" and "Tiga Dara". He later transitioned to directing, helming films such as "Degung Sabilulungan" and "Lukisan Berdarah". In addition to his work in film, Sanders also directed a number of television programs in Indonesia.
In 1965, Sanders fled Indonesia due to political unrest and eventually settled in Paris, where he continued to work in the film industry. He directed the French film "Le Chinois" in 1988, and also worked as a scriptwriter and producer.
Aside from his professional life, Sanders was known for his romantic relationships with several notable women, including French actress Jane Birkin and Indonesian actress and singer Bing Slamet. Sanders passed away in 2002 at the age of 68.
Ratno Timoer
Ratno Timoer (March 8, 1942 Surabaya-December 22, 2002 Jakarta) also known as Ahmad Suratno or Ratno Timur was an Indonesian actor, film producer and film director.
Ratno Timoer began his career in the film industry in the early 1960s and quickly became one of Indonesia's most renowned actors. He acted in over 100 films throughout his career, including popular titles such as "Si Buta Lawan Jaka Sembung" and "Malam Jumat Kliwon". Along with acting, Ratno Timoer also ventured into film production and direction, and his directing debut "Pengabdi Setan" (The Devil's Servant) is considered a classic of Indonesian horror cinema. Apart from his work in film, Ratno Timoer was also an accomplished stage actor and singer. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1985 Indonesian Film Festival. Despite his passing in 2002, Ratno Timoer's contributions to Indonesian film and culture continue to be celebrated today.
Bokir
Bokir (December 25, 1925 Bogor-October 18, 2002 Jakarta) a.k.a. H. Mohammed bin Bokir Dji'un was an Indonesian actor.
He started his career as an actor in 1951 and appeared in over 120 films throughout his career. Bokir was also known for his talent in stand-up comedy and his ability to impersonate various characters. He received numerous awards during his career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indonesian Film Festival in 2001. Bokir was highly popular in Indonesia and is considered one of the country's most iconic entertainers.