Jamil Sulong (6 August 1926 – 25 September 2014) was a Malaysian actor, film director and scriptwriter. Known as a native from Parit Sulong, Johor. He wrote and directed many films under Malay Film Productions (MFP) during his long career until his retirement in 2008. He is noted in Malay cinema for his longevity and passion.
He died due to a common cold at the age of 88 on 25 September 2014 after visiting his grandchildren in Damansara.
Early life He was the son of Sulong Mansor and Timun Manang. Sulong only attended Elementary School while living in the village. Later he showed interest in drawing comic books and writing musical lyrics in his youth days. In the late 1940s, he organized penulis ASAS '50 in Singapura and Melaka together with his longtime friend: Usman Awang, Yusof Harun, and Mokhtar Yasin.
Filmmaking career At first, Sulong worked in Malay Film Productions as an English and other language translator around 1948. He later became assistant director in 1951. In his early days of filmmaking, he was outshined by other Malaysian newcomer filmmakers at time, such as A.R. Tompel and P. Ramlee. His first directed film was Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup in 1959. Sulong is widely known for his role as the first Malaccan Sultan, Parameswara/Iskandar Syah in many Malaysian series during the 1960s and 70s.
His first colore TV film was Permintaan Terakhir in 1975, starring famous actress of the time- Uji Rashid.
Filmography
Film YearRoleCreditCharacter NoteDirectorAssistant director Scriptwriter Audio editor Actor1952 Lupa Daratan Debut Miskin 1953 Hati Iblis 1954 Pawang 1956 Penarek Becha Hang Tuah 1957 Kaseh Sayang Mogok 1958 Kaki Kuda 1959 Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup Raja Laksamana Bentan 1960 Isi Neraka Malaccan Sultan Peak career Lela Manja 1961 Si Tanggang Sri Tanjung 1962 Gerhana Lubalang Daik 1963 Darah Muda Budi dan Dosa 1964 Mambang Moden 1965 Bidasari Dayang Senandong 1966 Kacha Permata Gerak Kilat 1967 Jebak Maut 1968 Raja Bersiong Lain Jalan Ka-Shorga 1969 Sopan Santun Makan Bersuap 1970 Dr. Rushdi 1975 Permintaan Terakhir Jiwa Remaja Father of Anita and Yusof 1976 Sayang Anakku Sayang Rahman adoptive father Cinta dan Lagu Marriage officiant Last act 1979 Dendang Perantau Tuan Badul 1981 Jejak Bertapak 1983 Ranjau Sepanjang Jalan 1984 Jasmin 1985 Sepi Itu Indah 1989 Sumpahan Mahsuri 1995 Kecil-Kecil Cili Api 1998 Raja Melewar Last direct film 2004 Bicara Hati 2022 Showtime 1958 Posthumous (some of written script)
Personal life Aside from filmmaking, Sulong was also an active poet and comic book artist. In 2008, his wife Rosnani Jamil died. Sulong also announced his retirement from all work in the same year. Together they had three children. Arjunaidi Sulong, Anwardi Sulong and Asnadi Sulong, who lives in Dallas, Texas, United States. Sulong also have one adopted daughter, Puan Murniati Jamil.
Death After visiting his grandchildren, Sulong suddenly collapsed due to a common cold. He died on 25 September 2014. His funeral was attended by several of his junior actors: Erma Fatima, Aziz M. Osman, Bade Hj. Azmi, and Harun Salim Bachik.
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