Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
March 22, 1942
Place of Birth:
Philippines
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Spanky Manikan
Biography
Began as a theatre actor at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), he ventured to film and television work years later. Spanky Manikan was recognized in films like "Manila in the Claws of Light" (1975), "Bona" (1980), and "Himala" (1982).
He died on 14 January 2018, due to stage 4 lung cancer. He was survived by his wife, actress Susan Africa, and their three children.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus | Julio Nakpil |
| 2014 | Alienasyon | |
| 2013 | Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story | Lolo Nardo |
| 2012 | Himala Ngayon | |
| 2012 | The Strangers | |
| 2011 | Amok | Blind Man |
| 2011 | Amigo | Tuba Joe |
| 2011 | Forever and a Day | Euge's Dad |
| 2010 | Lure of the Nest | Apin |
| 2008 | Ploning | Tsuy |
| 2004 | Kulimlim | |
| 2002 | Au bout du rouleau | Dao |
| 2001 | The Reaper | Gen. Tomas Roxas |
| 2001 | Buhay Kamao | Poldo |
| 2000 | Deathrow | Fajardo |
| 1999 | Bullet | |
| 1997 | Behind Enemy Lines | Gen. Nguy |
| 1990 | Fatal Vacation | Sam |
| 1990 | Fatal Vacation | |
| 1988 | Saigon Commandos | Jon Toi |
| 1984 | Bona | Bona's Brother |
| 1983 | Broken Marriage | |
| 1982 | Miracle | Orly |
| 1975 | Dung-Aw | |
| 1975 | Manila in the Claws of Light | Gido |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Midnight Phantom | Don Hernando |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Stanley King, Sr. |
| 1996 | In Naam Der Koningin | |
| 1993 | Noli Me Tangere | Lolo ni Elias |