Spanky Manikan
Born: 1942-03-22 in Philippines
Died: 2018-01-14
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus as Julio Nakpil
2016
2014
2013
- Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story as Lolo Nardo
2011
- Amigo as Tuba Joe
- Forever and a Day as Euge's Dad
- Amok as Blind Man
2010
- Midnight Phantom as Don Hernando
- Lure of the Nest as Apin
2009
- Tayong Dalawa as Stanley King, Sr.
2008
- Ploning as Tsuy
2004
2002
- Au bout du rouleau as Dao
2001
- Buhay Kamao as Poldo
- The Reaper as Gen. Tomas Roxas
2000
- Deathrow as Fajardo
1999
1997
- Behind Enemy Lines as Gen. Nguy
1996
1993
- Noli Me Tangere as Lolo ni Elias
1990
- Fatal Vacation as Sam
1988
- Saigon Commandos as Jon Toi
1984
- Bona as Bona's Brother
1983
1982
- Miracle as Orly
1975
- Manila in the Claws of Light as Gido
- Dung-aw