Mamat Khalid
Born: 1963-04-07 in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Died: 2021-10-24
Known For: Directing
Biography
Mohamad bin Mohamad Khalid, known professionally as Mamat Khalid (6 April 1963-24 October 2021) is a Malaysian screenwriter, film director, and occasional actor. He is the younger brother of cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, better known as Lat. As a young boy, he used to go to the cinemas every other day to catch the latest movies. Unfortunately, his hobby did not resonate well with his father, who banned him from frequenting cinemas even on his deathbed. However, that did not break the young Mamat's passion into films. Before venturing into film-making, Mamat worked in a government office. He was a fan of rock music, having joined an amateur band named Drop Out in 1986 as the band's keyboardist. The experiences that he had gone through during the phase inspired him to write and direct his film Rock(2005), which is a commercial success. It led into three sequels - Rock Ooo…! (2013), Rock Bro! (2016) and Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai (2020). He was also the translator for the animation series Kampung Boy done by the work of his brother, Lat. He cited the late director P. Ramlee as one of his filmmakers inspiration. His filmmaking style involves comedy satirism that criticize the political scenario and corruption happened in Malaysia. On 21 April 2017, Mamat was admitted to the Ampang Puteri Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU)after complaining of breathing difficulties after having some coffee with his friends. He was believed to have extreme fatigue after attending the preview session of his latest film, Lebuhraya Ke Neraka in Bukit Bintang. However heremained in stable condition albeit under a doctor's monitoring due to his high blood pressure. He died on 24 October 2021 at the age of 58 due to heart disease at Slim River Hospital.He was reportedly collapsed at his restaurant Sarang Art Hub in Tanjung Malim. He was buried at the Masjid Kampung Paloh Islamic Cemetery in Ipoh, Perak.
Filmography
2025
2024
- Best of Spanar Jaya ... (Creator)
2023
- Pinang Durian ... (Idea)
2022
- Warong Pak Jabit
- Rajawali ... (Director)
- Kampong Pisang Berbuah Dua Kali ... (Script)
2021
- 18 Puasa Di Kampong Pisang ... (Writer)
- Kampong Pisang Kita Setandan ... (Director)
- Budak Kripto
- Mat Bond Malaya
2020
- Kampong Pisang Bersiri-Siri ... (Director)
- Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai ... (Director)
- Manap Karaoke ... (Director)
2019
- 17 Puasa ... (Director)
2018
- Hantu Kak Limah ... (Director)
2017
- 16 Puasa ... (Director)
- Lebuhraya Ke Neraka ... (Director)
- Lari Hantu Lari ... (Director)
2016
- Rock Bro ... (Director)
2015
- Rumah Pusaka Di Simpang Jalan ... (Director)
- Usop Wilcha : Menghonjang Makhluk Muzium ... (Director)
- Usop Wilcha Dalam Werewolf Dari Bangladesh ... (Writer)
- Idris MLM ... (Director)
2014
- Nova as Lorry Driver
- Apokalips X ... (Director)
- Zombi Kilang Biskut as Kulop
- Amir & Loqman Pergi Ke Laut ... (Director)
- Rombongan Cik Kiah Ke Kelana Jaya ... (Director)
2013
- Rock Oo! Rimba Bara Kembali ... (Director)
- Berita Hangit as Adam Semit
- Hantu Kak Limah 2: Husin, Mon dan Jin Pakai Toncit ... (Director)
- Bro, Nampak Motor Gua? as Tan Sri Bakhtiar
2010
- Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah ... (Director)
- Estet ... (Director)
2009
- My Spy as Malay Man
2008
- Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam as Malay Man
- Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang ... (Director)
2007
- Zombi Kampung Pisang as MK
2006
- Man Laksa ... (Director)
2005
- Rock ... (Director)
2004
- Princess of Mount Ledang ... (Writer)
- Lima Belas Puasa 1971 ... (Director)
2003
- Senario Lang Buana ... (Director)
2001
- Mat Nor Kushairi & The Velvet Boys ... (Director)
1998
- Rombongan Cik Kiah Ke Sukan Komanwel ... (Writer)