Jamali Shadat
Jamali Shadat | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Years active | 1975–present |
Jamali Shadat is a Malaysian comedian known for his ventriloquism and mimicry which are seen in his roles as Atan and Atok in various stage plays.[1]
Career
His fame began when he was the first runner up of a Bakat TV competition. After his newly found fame, he was invited to record his jokes on gramophones and later on cassettes and CDs.[2] His comedy is known for being able to appeal to people of different racial backgrounds.[3] His life has played a major role in his comedy as the characters of Atan and Atok were inspired by his village and his upbringing where he met people of different races.[2][3]
Filmography
- All films are in Malay, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Aku Yang Berhormat | ||
| 1986 | Hantu Siang | Tuan Kadi | |
| 2003 | Mr. Cinderella 2 | Pak Samad | |
| 2009 | Senario the Movie Episode 2: Beach Boys | En. Mansor | |
| 2010 | Semerah Cinta Stilleto | Pak Wan | |
| 2012 | Sun Sun Thatha | Mr. Sun Sun | Tamil film |
TV series
| Year | Television show | Role | Program | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Raja Lawak Astro | Season 1 Mentor | Astro | |
| 2016 | Upin & Ipin | Atan | TV9 | Appears in 3 episodes |
His other television appearances include Atan Oh Atan Oi (2000), and the Jamali Shadat Show (2001).[3]
Awards
| Award | Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color Law Awards | 2014 | Special Jury Award - Veteran Artist | Won |
References
- ^ Grace Chan (21 June 2016). "Jamali Shadat loves serving community at local mosque and surau". Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ a b Shaharuddi, Muhammad; Khairuddin, Dinah (13 December 2012). "Datuk Jamali Shadat is a legend who tickles your funny bone". New Straits Times. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ a b c Devi, K. S. Usha (21 January 2007). "Crackin' up with Jamali". Retrieved 18 July 2019.