P Ramlee
Movie Actor

P Ramlee Net Worth

P Ramlee was a Malaysian icon, born on March 22, 1929 in Penang. He was an actor, director, songwriter, and singer, and was responsible for 66 films and nearly 400 songs. He was highly acclaimed for his work, receiving a Best Comedy Award at the 6th Asian Film Festival for his work in Pendekar Bujarng Lapok.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 22, 1929
Birth Place Penang, Malaysia
Age 91 YEARS OLD
Died On May 29, 1973 (age 44)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)

About

Iconic Malaysian actor, Director, Songwriter, and singer responsible for 66 films and nearly 400 songs. He received a Best Comedy Award at the 6th Asian Film Festival for his work in Pendekar Bujarng Lapok.

Before Fame

He was the child of a Sailor, and he studied at the Japanese Navy Academy during the WWII-era Japanese occupation of his native Malaysia.

Trivia

He spent years in Singapore, but returned to his native country before his death. His final song, "Air Mata di Kuala Lumpur" ("Tears in Kuala Lumpur"), documents his sadness about the state of his life in Malaysia.

Family Life

He was divorced twice before marrying the renowned singer, Saloma (Salmah Ismail) in 1961.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of Indian-born film actor, Rajkumar.

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