Spanky Manikan
Known For
Acting
Born
1942-03-22 in Philippines
Died
2018-01-14
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.
Most Known For
Bona
as Bona's Brother
Amigo
as Tuba Joe
Miracle
as Orly
Tayong Dalawa
as Stanley King, Sr.
Saigon Commandos
as Jon Toi
Fatal Vacation
as Sam
Fatal Vacation
Ploning
as Tsuy
Midnight Phantom
as Don Hernando
Noli Me Tangere
as Lolo ni Elias
Manila in the Claws of Light
as Gido
Behind Enemy Lines
as Gen. Nguy
In Naam Der Koningin
The Strangers
Lure of the Nest
as Apin
Deathrow
as Fajardo
Piding
Bullet
Forever and a Day
as Euge's Dad
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
as Lolo Nardo