Title
Nordin Ahmad
Year/Period
1960s
Region
Singapore and Malaysia
Object Type
positives (photographs), photographic prints
Material
photographic paper, ink
Technique
photographic processes, photographic printing techniques
Dimension
Image size: 6.9 x 9.9 cm
Accession No.
2005-01125
Collection of
NLB Type
Photograph
Born in Penang, Malaysia, in 1932, Nordin Ahmad got his start as an actor at Malay Film Productions, but later moved to Cathay-Keris Productions. He starred in hit films such as ‘Serangan Orang Minyak’ (1958) and ‘Hang Jebat’ (1961). In 1964, he made his directorial debut in the film ‘Wan Perkasa’. He went on to direct seven more films. He passed away in 1971.
