Shamsuddin bin Dali or better known as S. Shamsuddin (born 1 January 1929) is a Singaporean well-known actor & comedian in the Malayan films during the 1950s & 1960s.

Early life

S. Shamsudin was born in Pasir Panjang, Singapore. His father, Dali bin Kechik was from Melaka, while his mother, Khatijah binti Haji Ahmad was from Geylang, Singapore. S. Shamsudin or Sudin previously worked as a labourer to help his family before he entered the acting profession.

Career life

One day, in 1948, he went to the Studio Malay 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 Chempaka directed by B. S. Rajhans. A few days later he sought work at the MFP & got a job as a carpenter for studio & filming sets. Meanwhile, he also worked as an extra or dancer in films. Eventually, he was given a role in a film Aloha, directed by B. S. Rajhans. He acted in a few scenes that required a lot of dialogues, 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 & 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 along side 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 & they had 7 children together. One of his children, Ariff Shamsuddin is also a Singaporean comedian TV actor.

Filmography

Year	Title
1950	Aloha
1951	Sejoli
1952	Aladdin
1952	Sedarah
1953	Istana Impian
1954	Panggilan Pulau
1955	Abu Hassan Pencuri
1956	Hang Tuah
1957	Bujang Lapok
1958	Kaki Kuda
1958	Sarjan Hassan
1959	Pendekar Bujang Lapok
1959	Nujum Pak Belalang
1960	Antara Dua Darjat
1961	Ali Baba Bujang Lapok
1961	Seniman Bujang Lapok
1962	Siti Muslihat
1963	Nasib Si Labu Labi
1964	Bidasari
1964	Mambang Moden
1964	Tiga Abdul
1981	Dia Ibuku
1981	Setinggan
1981	Penyamun Tarbus
1986	Bujang Lapok Kembali Daa
2005	Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2
2007	Budak Lapok
2010	Eee...Hantu!!!!!

Awards

1981	2nd Malaysia Film Festival	Best Comedian
2009	22nd Malaysia Film Festival	Special Award for Veteran Male Actor

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