Jins Shamsuddin: Malaysian actor and film director (1935-2017)
Tan Sri Mohamed Zain bin Shamsuddin (5 November 1935 – 1 March 2017), known professionally as Jins Shamsuddin, was a Malaysian movie actor, director and politician.
He is known for his role in Bukit Kepong (1981).
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mohamed Zain bin Shamsuddin 5 November 1935 |
| Died | 1 March 2017 (aged 81) |
| Resting place | Al-Ridzuan Mosque, Hulu Kelang Muslim, Selangor |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | London Film School |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1951–2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Rahmah Rahmat Puan Sri Halijah Abdullah |
| Children | 3 |
On 13 October 2004, he became the first actor-politician in Malaysia following his appointment as a member of the Dewan Negara in the 11th Parliament of Malaysia. He continued to be a Senator for two terms until 11 February 2011.
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in February 2011, causing him unable to speak and unable to recognising anybody else, including his family. Following several years of bad health, Shamsuddin died at 5:45 pm at a clinic in Taman Melawati, after choking on cekodok on Wednesday, 1 March 2017 at the age of 81. Shamsuddin's second son Putera Hang Nadim confirmed on his father's death.
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