Malaysian actors died in 1996
Here are 1 famous actors from Malaysia died in 1996:
S. Roomai Noor
S. Roomai Noor (February 22, 1923 Temerloh-March 16, 1996 Saudi Arabia) also known as Roomai S. Noor, Muhammad Toyib bin Salleh or Toyib Muhammad bin Salleh was a Malaysian actor, mechanic, clerk, writer and film director. He had one child, Anita Sarawak.
Roomai S. Noor started his career as an actor in the film industry in the 1950s. He starred in several films during his acting career, including "Bakti" (1950), "Hang Tuah" (1956), and "Chempaka" (1957). He later shifted his focus to filmmaking and directed many films, including "Sumpah Orang Minyak" (1958), "Jabatan Laut" (1964), and "Do Re Mi" (1966).
Aside from his successful career in the film industry, Roomai S. Noor was also a talented writer. He authored several books on various topics, including "Sang Pemimpi" (1960), "Hujan Pagi" (1974), and "Beradu Kembali" (1983).
Furthermore, Roomai S. Noor was an accomplished mechanic and clerk before turning to the entertainment industry. He was a jack of all trades and possessed a natural talent for many things.
Roomai S. Noor passed away on March 16, 1996, in Saudi Arabia at the age of 73. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on through his contributions to the Malaysian film industry and literature.
In addition to his various talents, Roomai S. Noor was known for his activism and outspokenness. He was a strong advocate for the rights of artists and fought for better pay and working conditions in the film industry. He also spoke out against corruption and injustice in Malaysian society. Roomai S. Noor was recognized for his contributions to the arts and was awarded the Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM) by the Malaysian government in 1988. He was also posthumously inducted into the Malaysian Film Walk of Fame in 2012. Despite facing various challenges throughout his life, Roomai S. Noor remained dedicated to his craft and continued to inspire others with his passion and creativity.