P. Ramlee
ActingAbout P. Ramlee
Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr. P. Ramlee, PSM, DA (Posthumous) (Sarawak), AMN(22 March 1929 – 29 May 1973) was a Malaysian film actor, director, singer,songwriter, composer, and producer. Due to his contributions to the movie and music industry and his literary work, he is often considered the icon of Malay entertainment in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia.
P. Ramlee Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of P. Ramlee reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of P. Ramlee's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of P. Ramlee's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Papa's Pet, which stands out as a key performance.
Best P. Ramlee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from P. Ramlee's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie P. Ramlee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Singapore Cinema: Between Takes | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Laksamana Do Re Mi | Do | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Jangan Tinggal Daku | Dato Mahmud | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Putus Sudah Kaseh Sayang | Che' Rostam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dr. Rushdi | Doktor Rushdi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Gelora | Rozaiman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Di Belakang Tabir | ASP Azman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | 6 Jahanam | Tantari | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Kanchan Tirana | Pendekar Tirana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Gerimis | Kamal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Papa's Pet | Che' Harun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Ahmad Albab | Syawal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Keluarga 69 | Osman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Sesudah Suboh | Ariffin Mahmud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Nasib Do Re Mi | Do | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Do Re Mi | Do (Masdo) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Sabarudin Tukang Kasut | Sabarudin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Masam-Masam Manis | Cikgu Shaari | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | P.Ramlee Characteristics | Penyanyi, Damaq & Ramlee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Tiga Abdul | Abdul Wahub | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Madu Tiga | Jamil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Nasib Si Labu Labi | Labi @ Joe Labi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Love Parade | Malay singer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Labu dan Labi | Labi, Majistret, P. Ramlee, Harimau & Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Ibu mertuaku | Kassim Selamat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Seniman Bujang Lapok | Ramli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Ali Baba Bujang Lapok | Chief | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Antara Dua Darjat | Ghazali | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Nujum Pak Belalang | Pa' Blalang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Musang Berjanggut | Tun Nila Utama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Three Bachelor Warriors | Ramli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sarjan Hassan | Sarjan Hassan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Curse of the Oily Man | Si Bongkok | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Bujang Lapok | Ramli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Snake Prince | Suara penyair (pencerita) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Anak-Ku Sazali | Hassan Dan Sazali | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Semerah Padi | Aduka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Hang Tuah | Hang Tuah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Penarek Becha | Amran | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Abu Hassan The Thief | Abu Hassan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Merana | Amir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Call of the Island | Zulkifli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Hujan Panas | Amir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ibu | Raimi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Putus Harapan | Joseph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Miskin | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | A Twist of Fate | Bahar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Juwita | Ramlee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Poison of the World | Harun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Chinta | Putar | Flop | Similar → |
P. Ramlee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of P. Ramlee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring P. Ramlee is "Papa's Pet" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has P. Ramlee acted in?
P. Ramlee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by P. Ramlee?
Other notable films include "Love Parade", "Abu Hassan The Thief", and "Merana".