Varut Woratham
Born: 1969-09-17 in Bangkok, Thailand
Died: 2018-09-11
Known For: Acting
Biography
Warut Woratam (Nickname: Oh) was a Thai film and TV actor, host, and model. He is best known for his role as Kobori, an Imperial Japanese soldier and protagonist of 1988 film “Khu Kam,” which earned him a Phra Surasawadi Award (Golden Doll Award) for upcoming male actor. Warut then starred in many more films and television dramas, as well as hosting many TV shows. One of his prominent programs was “Ono Show,” which he hosted with his friend, actor Maethanee “Nino” Buranasiri. Among Warut's awards is the 1992 Golden Television Award for best actor in the drama "Nai Fun". After his career took a downturn, Warut became a heavy smoker and drinker. He had gone to rehab at least once for his drinking problem. On September 9, 2018, Warut reportedly fell unconscious at his Chiang Mai home and was admitted to a local hospital for treatment. After two nights in intensive care, he passed away on September 11, 2018. He leaves behind two children.
Filmography
2017
- Rak Nakara as Singkham
2015
- Mon Ruk Pleng Pee Bok as Angel of Death
2013
- No Escape, Let's Fight! as Den
2012
- Oh My Ghost 3 as Hangle
2011
- King Naresuan: Part 3 as Sihatu
- Pla Lhai Paai Daeng as Piyawat
2009
- The Blue Elephant 2 as Chitlit (voice)
2008
- Friendship as Jootden
2006
- The Thai Thief as Yamada
2005
- Promise Me Not as Nikorn
2001
- The Legend of Suriyothai as Lord Sihatu
- Golden Spark as "Mit" Banthoeng
1992
- I Miss You as Teh
- Hor Hue Hue as Nammon
1991
1990
- Nang Eye as Kampol
1989
- Suthee as Suthee #1
- Chai Laew Lud Lei as Manoch
- Tomorrow I Will Love You
1988
- Sunset at Chaopraya as Kobori
- Karn as Karn