Khalid Salleh

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

7Total Films

6.7 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 29, 1948

Birth Place: Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

About Khalid Salleh

Khalid Salleh (29 Februari 1948 – 23 Julai 2018) is a Malaysian actor, writer, poet, theatre activist and a medicine seller. His success was being nominated and won the Best Actor Award at the 51st Asia Pacific Film Festival(FFAP) in 1998 at Taipei, Taiwan for his role in Jogho. This marks him the second Malaysian actor to won the award after the late P Ramlee won it in his role Anak-ku Sazali at the 4th FFAP edition on 1956 held in Tokyo, Japan.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Khalid Salleh reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Khalid Salleh's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Khalid Salleh remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mountain of Gold, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Khalid Salleh Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Khalid Salleh's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7

★6.7

Mountain of Gold — The story of Almayer, a Dutch trader struggling to survive in Malaysia at the turn of the 19th Century. His dream of fin

Mountain of Gold

2016•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

The Arsonist — The Arsonist involves the struggles of an undocumented immigrant family and a boy's coming-of-age. The son Kesuma must f

The Arsonist

2001•Drama

★3.3

★3.3

Buai Laju-Laju — Zaiton seduces a drifter named Amran into murdering her elderly husband, Ibrahim, to get his money and land.

Buai Laju-Laju

2004•Romance

★0.0

★0.0

Motif — Motif focuses on a police investigation and its most obvious innovation is the female perspective that the director impo

Motif

2019•Thriller

★0.0

★0.0

Jogho — Mamat is a native of Kelantan, Malaysia, but he had left Malaysia many years earlier to join his brother Lazim in South

Jogho

1999•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Khalid Salleh.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	Motif	Yasmin Father	Flop	Similar →
2016	Mountain of Gold	Orang Kaya Tinggi	Hit	Similar →
2004	Buai Laju-Laju	Ibrahim	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Arsonist	Kakang	Average	Similar →
1999	Jogho	Mamat	Flop	Similar →
1993	Azizah The Legend	Sidi	Flop	Similar →
1992	Penghujung Malam	Razak	Flop	Similar →

Khalid Salleh - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Khalid Salleh?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Khalid Salleh is "Mountain of Gold" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Khalid Salleh acted in?

Khalid Salleh has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Khalid Salleh?

Other notable films include "The Arsonist", "Buai Laju-Laju", and "Motif".