Shamsuddin bin Dali (Jawi: شمس 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.
Early life S. Shamsuddin or Pak Sudin as he was affectionately known, was born in Pasir Panjang, Singapore. 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 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 S. Shamsuddin married Puteh binti Esmoon in 1954, from which they had 7 children and 14 grandchildren. One of his children, Ariff Shamsuddin, also follows his footstep as an actor and comedian.
Death 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.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 1948 Chempaka 1950 Aloha 1951 Sejoli Bakar Juwita Penghidupan Rahim1952 Aladdin Sedarah Jiwa Lara 1953 Istana Impian 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 Sudin1957 Pancha Delima Bujang Lapok Sudin Hantu Jerangkung Sudin Mogok Putera Bertopeng Sultan Shamsuddin1958 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 Lembik1962 Siti Muslihat Jumaat Batu Durhaka Denak Neracha Doctor 1963 Nasib Si Labu Labi Boxing Referee 1964 Mambang Moden Sulaiman Tiga Abdul S. Shamsuddin Al-Haj The narrator Siapa Besar Pak Khatib Dupa Cendana1965 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 Year Title Role TV channel2008 Stok Lama Astro Ria Tiga Menantu Astro Prima
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated workResultRef 1981 2nd Malaysia Film Festival Best Comedian 2005 Pesta Perdana in Singapore Pingat Emas Perdana200922nd Malaysia Film FestivalSpecial Award for Veteran Male Actor
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