Alex (actor)
| Alex | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
1959 India |
| Died | (aged 52) |
| Cause of death | Brief illness |
| Residence | Duraisamipuram, Tiruchirappalli, TN |
| Occupation | Actor, magician |
| Years active | 1993–2011 |
| Children | 2 (Daughters) |
Alex (1959 - 1 May 2011) was an Indian actor and magician. He appeared in over 100 Tamil films after making his debut in Rajinikanth's production Valli (1993) and won awards for his portrayal of characters in Mitta Miraasu and Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi.[1][2]
Career
The state government had conferred the Kalaimamani award on the actor, who also has received the state award for the best character award for his performance in Mitta Miraasu (2001).[3] Alex had also worked as an office-bearer of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association. He had etched his name in the Guinness Book of World Record as well as the Limca Book of Records for performing magic non-stop for 24 hours.[4][5]
He died at a private hospital in Chennai on 1 May 2011 following a brief illness aged 52. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.[6]
Notable filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Valli | ||
| 1994 | Aranmanai Kaavalan | ||
| 1994 | Thamarai | Parisal | |
| 1995 | Avatharam | ||
| 1996 | Kizhakku Mugam | Kannapan | |
| 1996 | Musthaffaa | ||
| 1996 | Summa Irunga Machan | ||
| 1996 | Thuraimugam | Ethiraj | |
| 1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | ||
| 1998 | Sundara Pandian | ||
| 1998 | Guru Paarvai | ||
| 1998 | Sivappu Nila | Maruthu | |
| 1998 | Kumbakonam Gopalu | ||
| 1999 | Kudumba Sangili | ||
| 2001 | Super Kudumbam | ||
| 2001 | Krishna Krishna | ||
| 2001 | Mitta Miraasu | Masilamani | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain |
| 2001 | Seerivarum Kaalai | ||
| 2001 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman | Nattamai | |
| 2003 | Ilasu Pudhusu Ravusu | PT Master | |
| 2003 | Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Character Artiste | |
| 2004 | En Purushan Ethir Veetu Ponnu | Manikkam | |
| 2005 | Padhavi Paduthum Paadu | ||
| 2007 | Adavadi | ||
| 2009 | Aadhavan | ||
| 2009 | Kanthaswamy | Pichumani | |
| 2010 | Kutti Pisasu | ||
| 2010 | Pollachi Mappillai | ||
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | ||
| 2011 | Karungali | ||
References
- ↑ "Tamil actor Alex dies". The Times of India. 2 May 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ Noted Actor-magician Dead - Alex - Tamil Movie News - Behindwoods.com
- ↑ Actor Alex passes away
- ↑ Alex passes away - Tamil Movie News
- ↑ Behindwoods : Alex - actor magician
- ↑ Actor-cum-magician Alex dies of liver problems - Oneindia Entertainment