Shamsuddin bin Dali (Jawi: شمسو الدين بن دالي), known professionally as S. Shamsuddin (1 January 1929 – 4 June 2013), was a Singaporean actor and comedian who appeared in Malayan films during the 1950s and 1960s.[1]

S. Shamsuddin
س. شمسو الدين
Born(1929-01-01)1 January 1929
Died4 June 2013(2013-06-04) (aged 84)
Jurong, Singapore
Resting placePusara Abadi Muslim Cemetery, Lim Chu Kang, Singapore
NationalitySingaporean
Other namesPak Sudin
Occupations
Years active1948–2013
Known forBujang Lapok film series
Spouse
Puteh binti Esmoon
(m. 1954⁠–⁠2013)
Children7
Parents
  • Dali bin Kechik (father)
  • Khatijah binti Haji Ahmad (mother)

Early life

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S. Shamsuddin or Pak Sudin as he was affectionately known, was born in Pasir Panjang, Singapore.[2] His father, Dali bin Kechik was from Malacca, Malaysia, while his mother, Khatijah binti Haji Ahmad was from Geylang, Singapore. He previously worked as a labourer to help his family before he entered the acting profession.

Career

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One day, in 1948, he went to the studio Malay Film Productions (MFP) at Jalan Ampas just to see how filming works. His visit turned out to be a lucky one for him as he was given an opportunity to work as an extra in a film titled Chempaka directed by B. S. Rajhans. A few days later he sought work at the MFP, getting a job as a carpenter for studios and filming sets. Meanwhile, he also worked as an extra or dancer in films.

Eventually, he was given a role in a film titled Aloha, also directed by Rajhans. He acted in a few scenes that required a lot of dialogue, which is considered plenty for an extra or even new actor. His comedic role in the film acted alongside Osman Gumanti, Mariam, P. Ramlee, A. R. Tompel, and D. Harris, showed his talents in acting. More film offers continued, and Sudin eventually became a comedian staple of the Malay films of that era alongside Aziz Sattar, both appearing with successful actor P. Ramlee on numerous occasions, most notably in the Bujang Lapok series of films.

Personal life

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S. Shamsuddin married Puteh binti Esmoon in 1954, from which they had 7 children and 14 grandchildren.

Death

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Following several years of poor health, S. Shamsuddin died at 10:56 in the morning of 4 June 2013 at the age of 84 at his residence in West Avenue 6, Bukit Batok and his remains were laid to rest at the Pusara Abadi Muslim Cemetery at Lim Chu Kang on 5 June 2013 at 11:00 am.[2]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1948 Chempaka
1950 Aloha
1951 Sejoli Bakar
Juwita
Penghidupan Rahim
1952 Aladdin
Sedarah
Jiwa Lara
1953 Istana Impian [3]
1954 Pawang
Panggilan Pulau Ombak (Pulau Kezambo)
1955 Empat Isteri Sulong
Abu Hassan Pencuri Tengku Mahkota Basyrah
1956 Hang Tuah Hang Lekir
Pencuri
Keluarga Tolol Sudin
1957 Pancha Delima
Bujang Lapok Sudin [4]
Hantu Jerangkung Sudin
Mogok
Putera Bertopeng Sultan Shamsuddin
1958 Kaki Kuda Sudin
Sergeant Hassan Chef (Platoon Singapore)
Sri Menanti
1959 Pendekar Bujang Lapok Sudin
Nujum Pak Belalang Nyawa (literal translation: Soul)
Saudagar Minyak Urat Bomoh Jampuk
1960 Antara Dua Darjat Sudin
1961 Ali Baba Bujang Lapok Kassim Baba
Seniman Bujang Lapok Sudin
Si Tanggang Lembik
1962 Siti Muslihat Jumaat
Batu Durhaka Denak
Neracha Doctor
1963 Nasib Si Labu Labi Boxing Referee
1964 Mambang Moden Sulaiman
Tiga Abdul The Narrator
Siapa Besar Pak Khatib
Dupa Cendana
1965 Bidasari Selabah
Dayang Senandong Ngah (Cahaya Nila)
1966 Dahaga Bidin
Anak Buluh Betong Tunggal
Aksi Kucing Azmi
1968 Ibulah Syurga
1970 Aku Mahu Hidup Mr. Bong
Puaka
Mat Karung Guni Film Director
1975 Keluarga Si Comat Pak Sudin
1979 Tuan Badul Wak Sudin
1981 Dia Ibuku Pak Sohor
Setinggan Sudin
Penyamun Tarbus Sudin Pekak
Jejak Bertapak Sudin
1986 Bujang Lapok Kembali Daa Sudin
1989 Kolej 56 Father Rosli
1991 Sepi Itu Indah Pak Birat
2005 Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 Bapa Sitam
2007 Budak Lapok Himself (voice)
2023 Syaitan Munafik Pak Sudin

Television movie

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Year Title Role TV channel
2008 Stok Lama Astro Ria
Tiga Menantu Astro Prima

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
1981 2nd Malaysia Film Festival Best Comedian
2005 Pesta Perdana in Singapore Pingat Emas Perdana
2009 22nd Malaysia Film Festival Special Award for Veteran Male Actor [2]

References

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  1. ^ New Straits Times 08-10-2001
  2. ^ a b c "Veteran actor S. Shamsuddin dies at 84". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 4 June 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ "MOVIE COMPLETED". Sunday Standard. 24 May 1953. p. 13. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via NewspaperSG.
  4. ^ "NEW MALAY FILM OF LOVE IN A BOARDING HOUSE". The Straits Times. 29 November 1957. p. 10. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via NewspaperSG.
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