W.D. Mochtar
Acting
- Born:
- 1928-05-09
- Died:
- 1997-12-13
- Place of birth:
- Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat
Biography
Born in Pontianak. Education: HIS. During the Japanese occupation, between 1942 - 1945, Wagino became the Japanese army, (Keigun Heiho) in Pontianak. In this unit, he has also been included in entertainment programs as a singer and dancer. Early in 1946 he moved to Java and joined T.R.I. in Krawang. Followed the move to Jogya, then guerrilla in West Java. Out of the army after the transfer of Sovereignty, was immediately involved in the film. His introduction to film occurred through "Tirtonadi" (1950). Then, until 1955, he became a permanent player at the Tan & Wong Bros studio which later changed its name to Tjendrawasih Film. Part of his job was to play in 1001-style films that were in fashion in those years. Between 1955 and 1959 absent from film. Just back again through: "South Storm" (1960) directed by Sofia Waldy who later became his wife (Sofia WD). In 1960 the husband and wife founded the Libra Music al Show which organized entertainment shows to various parts of the country. diverting from the blank period of filming at that time. The members he brings are generally film players. W.D. Mochtar appears in singing and dancing events. His play in "Matjan Kemajoran" (1965) suddenly catapulted his name to the top. Subsequent plays in Wim Urnboh-directed films have further strengthened his position as one of the top players since the beginning of the history of colorful filmmaking here. Chosen as best actor in the selection of Best Actor Actress PWI-Jaya 1971 for his play in "Sanrego". His films include: "The Bride of Teens" (1971), "Mama" (1972), "Figure" (1973), "Against the Storm" (1974), "Krakatau" (1977) "The adventurous adventurer" (78), " The Job "(79) etc.
Known For
Filmography
Goddess of Wind
Lima Harimau Nusantara
Nada dan Dakwah
Nyi Lamped (Melati Karang Hawu)
Mystery of Mount Merapi III: Flame-Haired Woman
Ballad of the Three Heroes
Pedang Naga Pasa
Rio Sang Juara
Snake Queen's Love Story
The Devil Oath
The Game Behind the Curtain
The Magic Amethyst
Ayahku
Mystery of the Old House
Thousand Centipedes
Satu Mawar Tiga Duri
Hunting the Corpse Broker
Screen of Love
In the Embrace of Sin
Satria Bergitar
Revenge of the Ninja
The Warrior and The Blind Swordsman
Sunan Kalijaga
Lara jonggrang (Candi Prambanan)
Hell Raiders
Special Silencers
Roro Mendut
Revenge of Nini Towok
Miracle Baby
Long-Haired Grandmother
The Mountain of Tangkuban Perahu
Amalia, Bachelor of Law
The Warrior
The Last Train
Bercanda dalam Duka
The Queen of Black Magic
Black Magic Wizard
Mystics in Bali
Gundala the Son of Lightning
Jangan Sakiti Hatinya
18 Years Old
Cantik
Perjuangan dan Doa
Satan's Slave
Yuyun, a Mental Hospital Patient
My Harmonica
Little Devil
Krakatau
The Midwife: Praji Magic
Greedy Appetite
Christina
Dua Pendekar Pembelah Langit
Sentuhan Cinta
The Brutal Lust
Malam Pengantin
Female Ghost
Fighting the Storm
Ratapan dan Rintihan
Timang-timang Anakku Sayang
Takdir
Angkara Murka
Ballad of a Man
Midnight Terror
Whose Sin
Api Dibukit Menoreh (Gugurnya Tohpati)
Lioness from Marunda
River of Love
Teenage Bride
Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran
Kutukan Dewata
Samiun dan Dasima
Si Bego Menumpas Kutjing Hitam
Si Pitung
Operasi X
Apa jang Kau Tangisi
Luka Tiga Kali
The Tiger of Kemayoran
Dilereng Gunung Kawi
Menudju Bintang
Tak Terduga
Ibu Mertua
Southern Storm
Gending Sriwidjaja
Biola
Mata Duitan
Djakarta Bukan Hollywood
Senen Raja
Kali Brantas (Melati Kali Brantas)
Kebaja Fantasi
Malu-Malu Kutjing
Djubah Hitam
Karina (Gadis Pasaran)
Dendang Sajang
Musafir Kelana
Mustapa dengan Tjintjin Wasiatnja
Abunawas
Bulan Purnama
Matahari-Matahari