Spanky Manikan
Known for Acting · 29 credits
- Born
- 1942-03-22
- Died
- 2018-01-14
- Place of birth
- Philippines
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.
Known For
TV Shows (4)
Movies (25)
Broken Marriage
1983
Fatal Vacation
1990
as Sam
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975
as Gido
Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
2025
as Julio Nakpil
Amigo
2011
as Tuba Joe
Behind Enemy Lines
1997
as Gen. Nguy
Dung-aw
1975
Deathrow
2000
as Fajardo
Miracle
1982
as Orly
Saigon Commandos
1988
as Jon Toi
Kulimlim
2004
The Strangers
2012
Bona
1984
as Bona's Brother
Bullet
1999
Ploning
2008
as Tsuy
Forever and a Day
2011
as Euge's Dad
Himala Ngayon
2012
Amok
2011
as Blind Man
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
as Lolo Nardo
Au bout du rouleau
2002
as Dao
The Reaper
2001
as Gen. Tomas Roxas
Buhay Kamao
2001
as Poldo
Lure of the Nest
2010
as Apin
Alienasyon
2014
Piding
2016
About Spanky Manikan
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. With 29 credits spanning from 1975 to 2025, Spanky Manikan has appeared in 25 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Spanky Manikan Movies
- Broken Marriage (1983)
- Fatal Vacation (1990) — as Sam
- Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) — as Gido
- Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus (2025) — as Julio Nakpil
- Amigo (2011) — as Tuba Joe
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