Spanky Manikan
Acting
March 22, 1942 — January 14, 2018Philippines
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
Acting30
movieLakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
2025
Julio Nakpil
movieAmigo
2011
Tuba Joe
movieAmok
2011
Blind Man
movieForever and a Day
2011
Euge's Dad
Midnight Phantom
tvMidnight Phantom
2010
Don Hernando
tvTayong Dalawa
2009
Stanley King, Sr.
moviePloning
2008
Tsuy
movieBuhay Kamao
2001
Poldo
movieThe Reaper
2001
Gen. Tomas Roxas
movieDeathrow
2000
Fajardo
movieBehind Enemy Lines
1997
Gen. Nguy
tvNoli Me Tangere
1993
Lolo ni Elias
Cruel Horizon
movieCruel Horizon
1989
Kim's husband
movieSaigon Commandos
1988
Jon Toi
movieBona
1984
Bona's Brother
movieMiracle
1982
Orly