# S. Shamsuddin

Shamsuddin bin Dali (Jawi: شمسو 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.

## 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 |
| 1948 | Chempaka | |
| 1950 | Aloha | |
| 1951 | Sejoli | Bakar |
| 1951 | Juwita | |
| 1951 | Penghidupan | Rahim |
| 1952 | Aladdin | |
| 1952 | Sedarah | |
| 1952 | Jiwa Lara | |
| 1953 | Istana Impian | |
| 1954 | Pawang | |
| 1954 | Panggilan Pulau | Ombak (Pulau Kezambo) |
| 1955 | Empat Isteri | Sulong |
| 1955 | Abu Hassan Pencuri | Tengku Mahkota Basyrah |
| 1956 | Hang Tuah | Hang Lekir |
| 1956 | Pencuri | |
| 1956 | Keluarga Tolol | Sudin |
| 1957 | Pancha Delima | |
| 1957 | Bujang Lapok | Sudin |
| 1957 | Hantu Jerangkung | Sudin |
| 1957 | Mogok | |
| 1957 | Putera Bertopeng | Sultan Shamsuddin |
| 1958 | Kaki Kuda | Sudin |
| 1958 | Sergeant Hassan | Chef (Platoon Singapore) |
| 1958 | Sri Menanti | |
| 1959 | Pendekar Bujang Lapok | Sudin |
| 1959 | Nujum Pak Belalang | Nyawa (literal translation: Soul) |
| 1959 | Saudagar Minyak Urat | Bomoh Jampuk |
| 1960 | Antara Dua Darjat | Sudin |
| 1961 | Ali Baba Bujang Lapok | Kassim Baba |
| 1961 | Seniman Bujang Lapok | Sudin |
| 1961 | Si Tanggang | Lembik |
| 1962 | Siti Muslihat | Jumaat |
| 1962 | Batu Durhaka | Denak |
| 1962 | Neracha | Doctor |
| 1963 | Nasib Si Labu Labi | Boxing Referee |
| 1964 | Mambang Moden | Sulaiman |
| 1964 | Tiga Abdul | The Narrator |
| 1964 | Siapa Besar | Pak Khatib |
| 1964 | Dupa Cendana | |
| 1965 | Bidasari | Selabah |
| 1965 | Dayang Senandong | Ngah (Cahaya Nila) |
| 1966 | Dahaga | Bidin |
| 1966 | Anak Buluh Betong | Tunggal |
| 1966 | Aksi Kucing | Azmi |
| 1968 | Ibulah Syurga | |
| 1970 | Aku Mahu Hidup | Mr. Bong |
| 1970 | Puaka | |
| 1970 | Mat Karung Guni | Film Director |
| 1975 | Keluarga Si Comat | Pak Sudin |
| 1979 | Tuan Badul | Wak Sudin |
| 1981 | Dia Ibuku | Pak Sohor |
| 1981 | Setinggan | Sudin |
| 1981 | Penyamun Tarbus | Sudin Pekak |
| 1981 | 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 channel |
| 2008 | Stok Lama | | Astro Ria |
| 2008 | Tiga Menantu | | Astro Prima |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work |
| 1981 | 2nd Malaysia Film Festival | Best Comedian | |
| 2005 | Pesta Perdana in Singapore | Pingat Emas Perdana | |
| 2009 | 22nd Malaysia Film Festival | Special Award for Veteran Male Actor | — |