Spanky Manikan
Known for Acting · 30 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 into 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.
Known For
TV Shows (4)
Movies (26)
Amigo
2011
as Tuba Joe
Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
2025
as Julio Nakpil
Saigon Commandos
1988
as Jon Toi
Bona
1984
as Bona's Brother
Fatal Vacation
1990
as Sam
Miracle
1982
as Orly
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975
as Gido
Behind Enemy Lines
1997
as Gen. Nguy
Ploning
2008
as Tsuy
Piding
2016
Lure of the Nest
2010
as Apin
Buhay Kamao
2001
as Poldo
Dung-aw
1975
The Strangers
2012
Deathrow
2000
as Fajardo
Amok
2011
as Blind Man
Bullet
1999
Himala Ngayon
2012
Forever and a Day
2011
as Euge's Dad
Cruel Horizon
1989
as Kim's husband
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
as Lolo Nardo
Broken Marriage
1983
Au bout du rouleau
2002
as Dao
Kulimlim
2004
The Reaper
2001
as Gen. Tomas Roxas
Alienasyon
2014
About Spanky Manikan
Began as a theatre actor at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), he ventured into 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. With 30 credits spanning from 1975 to 2025, Spanky Manikan has appeared in 26 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Spanky Manikan Movies
- Amigo (2011) — as Tuba Joe
- Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus (2025) — as Julio Nakpil
- Saigon Commandos (1988) — as Jon Toi
- Bona (1984) — as Bona's Brother
- Fatal Vacation (1990) — as Sam
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