Khalid Salleh facts for kids
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Khalid Salleh
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Khalid Salleh in 2012
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| Born | February 29, 1948 Kajang, Selangor, Federated Malay States
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| Died | July 23, 2018 (aged 70) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–2018 |
Khalid bin Salleh (born 29 February 1948 – died 23 July 2018) was a very talented Malaysian actor and poet. He was known for his powerful performances in both plays and movies, and also for his thoughtful poems.
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About Khalid Salleh
Khalid Salleh grew up with his aunt's family. He finished secondary school in Batu Pahat. Before becoming famous, he used to sell medicines on the streets to make a living.
His Creative Work
Khalid Salleh was active in theater and films. He also performed his poems by himself on stage. In the 1970s, he was one of the main actors for famous theater directors like Krishen Jit and Dinsman. He acted in many plays, including "This is not...".
Khalid Salleh also performed internationally. He took part in Monodrama Festivals in places like Taiwan (1989), Japan (1991), Calcutta (1994), and Delhi (1995). A monodrama is a play performed by just one actor. In 2014, he had a very successful show called "The seller of medicines," where he performed alone.
One of the films he starred in, "Kaki Bakar," was shown at the famous Cannes Film Festival in 1995. The next year, in 1996, this film won a top award at the Belgian Film Festival.
Khalid Salleh also wrote poems. Some of his poems were put into books like "Tidak apa-apa" (which means "Nothing") in 1998. Another collection was "Kalau aku jadi PM" (meaning "If I became Prime Minister") published in 2014. In 2011, he wrote a book called "Melayu Hilang Di Dunia" (meaning "The Malays will disappear from the face of the earth"). This book shared his thoughts on important topics about his country.
Movies and TV Shows
Khalid Salleh acted in many films and television series.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Penghujung Malam | Razak | |
| 1993 | Azizah The Legend | Sidi | |
| 1999 | Jogho | Mamat | |
| 2001 | Kaki Bakar | Kakang | |
| 2004 | Buai Laju-Laju | Ibrahim | |
| 2016 | Hanyut | Orang Kaya Tinggi | |
| 2019 | Motif | Father's Yasmin | Released after his death |
Television Series Roles
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
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| 1980 | Drama Minggu Ini: Pelari | Khalid | TV1 |
Television Host
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
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| 2009 | Expose Mistik | Host | Astro Prima |
Theater Performances
| Year | Title |
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| 1998 | Jejak Pahlawan |
Awards and Recognition
Khalid Salleh received several awards for his acting:
- In 1998, he won the award for Best Performance at the 43rd Asian-Pacific Film Festival in Taipei for his role in the film "Jogho."
- In 1994, he received the award for Best Supporting Role at the 11th Malaysian Film Festival for his part in the film "Aziza - Legend."
