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Fernando Poe Jr.

Acting Born Aug 20, 1939 Died Dec 14, 2004 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines 303 credits

Biography

Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), better known as Fernando Poe, Jr. and colloquially known as FPJ and Da King, was a Filipino actor. During the latter part of his career, Poe was defeated by incumbent President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the 2004 Philippine Presidential elections, a result roundly believed to have been fraudulent. His long career as an action film star earned him the moniker "King of Philippine Movies" (often shortened to Da King).

Poe was posthumously declared a National Artist of the Philippines for Film on 23 May 2006 by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The award was confirmed by President Benigno Aquino III on 20 July 2012, and was presented to his family on 16 August.

Ronald Allan K. Poe was the son of Filipino actor Allan Fernando R. Poe (Fernando Poe, Sr.) and Elizabeth Kelley, an American. He was born in San Carlos City, Pangasinan. His parents were not yet legally married when he was born on August 20, 1939, although his parents were later married in 1940. His opponents tried to derail his bid for the presidency when they sought to disqualify him as an illegitimate son of a non-Filipino mother. He was the second among six siblings and it was his brother Andy who was really named Fernando Poe, Jr. which FPJ later adopted, to bank on the popularity of his father who was a top actor in his time. Conrad Poe, a Filipino actor is FPJ's half-brother, the illegitimate son of the late Fernando Poe Sr. and actress Patricia Mijares. Pou is the original spelling of the family's surname from his grandfather, playwright Lorenzo Pou, a Catalan migrant from Majorca, Spain, who ventured into mining and business in the Philippines.

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Known for

Film

The Walls of Hell

as Sgt. Nardo Maglaya

Frequent co-stars

Jock Mahoney 1 shared title
Michael Parsons 1 shared title
Oscar Roncal 1 shared title
Paul Edwards Jr. 1 shared title
Ely Ramos Jr. 1 shared title
Fred Galang 1 shared title
Vance Skarstedt 1 shared title
Cecilia Lopez 1 shared title
Claude Wilson 1 shared title
Carpi Asturias 1 shared title

Career timeline

Salamat sa Alaala
PaknersPakners · Producer
Batas Ng LansanganBatas Ng Lansangan · DirectorAng Alamat ng LawinAng Alamat ng Lawin · Director
Ang DalubhasaAng Dalubhasa · DirectorAng Dalubhasa · StoryAyos Na... Ang KasunodAyos Na... Ang Kasunod · Writer
Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko
Ang Pagbabalik ng ProbinsyanoAng Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano · Executive ProducerAng Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano · Director
Eseng ng TondoEseng ng Tondo · ProducerEseng ng Tondo · Director
Ang Syota Kong BalikbayanAng Syota Kong Balikbayan · ProducerHagedornHagedorn · DirectorIkaw ang Mahal Ko
Kahit Butas Ng Karayom Papasukin Ko...Kahit Butas Ng Karayom Papasukin Ko... · DirectorMinsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2
Hindi Pa Tapos ang LabanHindi Pa Tapos ang Laban · DirectorEpimaco Velasco: NBIWalang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na KapeWalang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape · Story
LakayDito sa Pitong GatangDito sa Pitong Gatang · Producer
Good Friend, Evil EnemyGood Friend, Evil Enemy · StoryThe Law of .45The Law of .45 · Director
May Isang Tsuper Ng TaxiMay Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi · ProducerHindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part IIIKahit Konting Pagtingin
Ako Ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop 2Ako Ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop 2 · DirectorWanted: Pamilya Banal
Sheman: Mistress of the UniverseOne Day, Isang ArawGawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa IyoEagle of ManilaEagle of Manila · Producer
Rage of JusticeNo Retreat...No Surrender...Si KumanderNo Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander · ProducerKapag Puno Na Ang SalopKapag Lumaban Ang Api
Batang QuiapoClownMuslim.357Muslim.357 · DirectorIyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite
PartidaIsa Isa Lang
Cry of JusticeDaang HariAng Panday IVAng PadrinoAng Padrino · Director
Isang Bala Ka LangIsang Bala Ka Lang · DirectorIsang Bala Ka Lang · ProducerKapag Buhay Ang InutangBrando Bandido
Pepeng KaliweteDaniel Bartolo ng Sapang BatoManedyer... si Kumander!Ang Panday... Ikatlong YugtoAng Panday... Ikatlong Yugto · Director
Bandido Sa Sapang BatoSambahin Ang Ngalan MoIskorokotoyPagbabalik ng PandayPagbabalik ng Panday · Director
Kalibre .45Ang PandayAng Panday · DirectorAng Panday · ProducerAguila
Durugin Si Totoy BatoIsa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa IsaMahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na NamanMahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman · Producer
Ang Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang BarilAng Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang Baril · StoryWake Up... Maruja · ProducerAngelita's EyesKill Mediavillo
Totoy BatoTutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing KarayomTutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom · ProducerLittle Christmas TreeLittle Christmas Tree · Producer
Bato Sa BuhanginForest ScorpionForest Scorpion · Producer
Blood and Love on a Piece of LandTatak ng AlipinMarine CentipedeMarine Centipede · DirectorAnino ng Araw
Batya't Palu-PaloSanctuarioHappy Days Are Here AgainAng Pangalan: MediavilloAng Pangalan: Mediavillo · Producer
KarnabalKarnabal · StoryThe Eagle and the SunThe Eagle and the Sun · DirectorSto. Cristo

Full filmography

  • Salamat sa Alaala (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • Pakners (2003) as Nanding Escalante
  • Pakners (2003) Producer
  • Batas Ng Lansangan (2002) as Major Ruben Medrano
  • Batas Ng Lansangan (2002) Director
  • Ang Alamat ng Lawin (2002)
  • Ang Alamat ng Lawin (2002) Director
  • Ang Dalubhasa (2000) as Dr. Jaime de Guzman
  • Ang Dalubhasa (2000) Director
  • Ang Dalubhasa (2000) Story
  • Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod (2000)
  • Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod (2000) Writer
  • Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod (2000) Producer
  • Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko (1999) as Badong Rivera
  • Ang Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano (1998) as Lt. Kardo de Leon
  • Ang Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano (1998) Executive Producer
  • Ang Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano (1998) Director
  • Eseng ng Tondo (1997) as Eusebio "Eseng .45" Natividad
  • Eseng ng Tondo (1997) Producer
  • Eseng ng Tondo (1997) Director
  • Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1996) as Nanding
  • Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1996) Producer
  • Hagedorn (1996) as Edward Hagedorn
  • Hagedorn (1996) Director
  • Ikaw ang Mahal Ko (1996) as Pilo
  • Ikaw ang Mahal Ko (1996) Producer
  • Ikaw ang Mahal Ko (1996) Story
  • Ang Probinsyano (1996) as Ador / Kardo
  • Ang Probinsyano (1996) Director
  • Ang Probinsyano (1996) Story
  • Ang Probinsyano (1996) Producer
  • Isang Bala Ka Lang Part 2 (1996) as Berting Rodriguez
  • Isang Bala Ka Lang Part 2 (1996) Director
  • Kahit Butas Ng Karayom Papasukin Ko... (1995) as Daniel
  • Kahit Butas Ng Karayom Papasukin Ko... (1995) Director
  • Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2 (1995)
  • Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban (1994) as Carding Villamar
  • Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban (1994) Director
  • Epimaco Velasco: NBI (1994) as Atty. Epimaco Velasco
  • Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape (1994) as Mike Bautista
  • Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape (1994) Story
  • Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape (1994) Producer
  • Lakay (1992)
  • Dito sa Pitong Gatang (1992) as Berting Cayabyab
  • Dito sa Pitong Gatang (1992) Producer
  • Good Friend, Evil Enemy (1991) as Mando Guevarra
  • Good Friend, Evil Enemy (1991) Story
  • The Law of .45 (1991) as Capt. Celso Magsalin
  • The Law of .45 (1991) Director
  • May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi (1990) as Nanding
  • May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi (1990) Producer
  • Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III (1990)
  • Kahit Konting Pagtingin (1990)
  • Ako Ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop 2 (1989) as Lieutenant Guerrero
  • Ako Ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop 2 (1989) Director
  • Wanted: Pamilya Banal (1989) as Victor Banal
  • Sheman: Mistress of the Universe (1988) as Panday
  • One Day, Isang Araw (1988)
  • Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo (1988) as David Villafuerte
  • Eagle of Manila (1988) as Mauro Reyes
  • Eagle of Manila (1988) Producer
  • Eagle of Manila (1988) Story
  • Ang Anino Ni Asedillo (1988)
  • Rage of Justice (1987)
  • No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander (1987) as Gener
  • No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander (1987) Producer
  • Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop (1987) as Guerrero, Sgt. Isagani
  • Kapag Lumaban Ang Api (1987)
  • Batang Quiapo (1986) as Baldomero "Baldo" Dimaguiba
  • Clown (1986)
  • Muslim.357 (1986)
  • Muslim.357 (1986) Director
  • Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite (1986) as Crisanto
  • No Blood, No Surrender (1986)
  • Partida (1985)
  • Isa Isa Lang (1985) as Carding Briñas
  • Cry of Justice (1984) as Alfredo Javier
  • Daang Hari (1984)
  • Ang Panday IV (1984) as Panday
  • Ang Padrino (1984) as Emong Sanchez
  • Ang Padrino (1984) Director
  • Ang Padrino (1984) Screenplay
  • Isang Bala Ka Lang (1983) as Berting Rodriguez
  • Isang Bala Ka Lang (1983) Director
  • Isang Bala Ka Lang (1983) Producer
  • Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang (1983) as Mario Magtanggol
  • Brando Bandido (1983)
  • Umpisahan Mo... Tatapusin Ko! (1983) as Delfin Prado
  • Umpisahan Mo... Tatapusin Ko! (1983) Director
  • Umpisahan Mo... Tatapusin Ko! (1983) Executive Producer
  • Roman Rapido (1983) as Roman Rapido
  • Roman Rapido (1983) Dialogue
  • Pepeng Kaliwete (1982) as Pepeng Kaliwete
  • Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato (1982) as Daniel Bartolo
  • Manedyer... si Kumander! (1982)
  • Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto (1982) as Flavio / Panday
  • Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto (1982) Director
  • Bandido Sa Sapang Bato (1981)
  • Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo (1981) as Crisanto
  • Iskorokotoy (1981)
  • Pagbabalik ng Panday (1981) as Flavio
  • Pagbabalik ng Panday (1981) Director
  • Sierra Madre (1981) as Carlo
  • Ang Maestro (1981)
  • Ang Maestro (1981) Director
  • Kalibre .45 (1980)
  • Ang Panday (1980) as Flavio
  • Ang Panday (1980) Director
  • Ang Panday (1980) Producer
  • Aguila (1980) as Daniel
  • Ang Agila at Ang Falcon (1980)
  • Ang Agila at Ang Falcon (1980) Director
  • Ang Leon at ang Kuting (1980) as Berting
  • Ang Leon at ang Kuting (1980) Story
  • Ang Leon at ang Kuting (1980) Producer
  • Boy Negro (1980)
  • Durugin Si Totoy Bato (1979) as Totoy Bato
  • Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa (1979)
  • Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? (1979) as Johnny
  • Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman (1979) as Johnny
  • Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman (1979) Producer
  • Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina (1979) as Conrado
  • ...At Muling Nagbaga Ang Lupa (1979)
  • ...At Muling Nagbaga Ang Lupa (1979) Director
  • Ang Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang Baril (1978) as Daniel Barrion
  • Ang Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang Baril (1978) Story
  • Wake Up... Maruja (1978) Producer
  • Angelita's Eyes (1978) as Conrado the Ex-Convict
  • Kill Mediavillo (1978) as Mediavillo
  • Kill Mediavillo (1978) Producer
  • Kill Mediavillo (1978) Executive Producer
  • Tatak ng Tundo (1978) as Roberto 'Berting' Reyes
  • Tatak ng Tundo (1978) Director
  • Pete Matipid (1978)
  • King (1978) as Enrique Dimasupil
  • King (1978) Director
  • King (1978) Producer
  • Totoy Bato (1977)
  • Tutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom (1977) as Berting
  • Tutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom (1977) Producer
  • Little Christmas Tree (1977)
  • Little Christmas Tree (1977) Producer
  • Bontoc (1977) as Lumawen 'Bontoc'
  • Bontoc (1977) Producer
  • Tundo: Isla Puting Bato (1977) as Nanding
  • Bato Sa Buhangin (1976)
  • Forest Scorpion (1976)
  • Forest Scorpion (1976) Producer
  • Blood and Love on a Piece of Land (1975) as Berting (segment 3)
  • Tatak ng Alipin (1975)
  • Marine Centipede (1975) as Gomer
  • Marine Centipede (1975) Director
  • Anino ng Araw (1975)
  • Anino ng Araw (1975) Producer
  • Ang Leon at ang Daga (1975) as Berting
  • Ang Leon at ang Daga (1975) Story
  • Ang Leon at ang Daga (1975) Producer
  • Andalucia (1975) as Eliseo
  • Andalucia (1975) Director
  • Pagbabalik ng Lawin (1975) as Guiller
  • Pagbabalik ng Lawin (1975) Director
  • Pagbabalik ng Lawin (1975) Producer
  • Batya't Palu-Palo (1974) as Berting
  • Sanctuario (1974)
  • Happy Days Are Here Again (1974) as Himself
  • Ang Pangalan: Mediavillo (1974) as Sgt. Mediavillo
  • Ang Pangalan: Mediavillo (1974) Producer
  • Karnabal (1973) as Carling
  • Karnabal (1973) Story
  • The Eagle and the Sun (1973) as Ronwaldo Reyes
  • The Eagle and the Sun (1973) Director
  • Sto. Cristo (1973) as Luis
  • Sto. Cristo (1973) Screenplay
  • Dugo ng Bayan (1973)
  • Dugo ng Bayan (1973) Producer
  • Magiting at Pusakal (1972) as Leon
  • Salaginto't Salagubang (1972) as Nanding
  • Salaginto't Salagubang (1972) Producer
  • Santo Domingo (1972)
  • Berdugo (1972) Director
  • Berdugo (1972) Producer
  • Ang Alamat (1972)
  • Atlas, Hari, Sota (1971)
  • Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan (1971)
  • Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan (1971) Producer
  • Asedillo (1971) as Teodoro Asedillo
  • Asedillo (1971) Producer
  • Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan (1971)
  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria (1971)
  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria (1971) Producer
  • Dampot Pukol Salo (1970) as Ando
  • Dampot Pukol Salo (1970) Executive Producer
  • Santiago! (1970) as Gonzalo
  • Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (1970) Story
  • Divina Gracia (1970) as Benedik
  • Tierra... Sangre... (1970)
  • Tierra... Sangre... (1970) Producer
  • Nardong Kutsero (1969)
  • Nardong Kutsero (1969) Producer
  • Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin (1969) as Efren
  • Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin (1969) Producer
  • Perlas ng Silangan (1969) as Ramir
  • Batang Matadero (1969)
  • Batang Matadero (1969) Producer
  • 3 Hari (1968)
  • 3 Hari (1968) Director
  • Sorrento (1968) as Magno Rojo/Emiliano Sangre
  • Sorrento (1968) Producer
  • Ang Mangliligpit (1968)
  • Ang Pagbabalik Ni Daniel Barrion (1968) as Daniel Barrion
  • Ang Pagbabalik Ni Daniel Barrion (1968) Producer
  • Magpakailan Man (1968)
  • Magpakailan Man (1968) Producer
  • Only You (1968)
  • Barbaro Cristobal (1968)
  • Ang Dayuhan (1968)
  • To Susan With Love (1968)
  • Matimbang ang Dugo sa Tubig (1967) as Nando
  • Matimbang ang Dugo sa Tubig (1967) Director
  • Matimbang ang Dugo sa Tubig (1967) Writer
  • Dugo Sa Buhangin (1967)
  • Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967)
  • Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967) Producer
  • Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot (1967)
  • Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot (1967) Executive Producer
  • Langit at Lupa (1967)
  • Langit at Lupa (1967) Director
  • Langit at Lupa (1967) Producer
  • Ex-Convict (1967)
  • ...At Sila'y Dumating (1967)
  • ...At Sila'y Dumating (1967) Producer
  • Franco Madero (1966) as Franco Maderro
  • Diegong Akyat (1966)
  • Baril Sa Aking Kamay (1966) as Ariel
  • Baril Sa Aking Kamay (1966) Director
  • Baril Sa Aking Kamay (1966) Producer
  • Hanggang May Buhay (1966) as Orlando
  • Hanggang May Buhay (1966) Director
  • Ang Haragan (1966)
  • Zamboanga (1966)
  • Alyas Phantom (1966) Executive Producer
  • Si Siyanang at ang 7 Tsikiting (1966) Producer
  • San Bernardo (1966) as Daniel
  • San Bernardo (1966) Director
  • San Bernardo (1966) Producer
  • Dakilang Balatkayo (1966)
  • The Ravagers (1965) as Sgt. Rubinio Gaudiel
  • Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw (1965)
  • Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw (1965) Producer
  • Ang Mananandata (1965) as Ariel
  • Ang Salarin (1965)
  • Maginoong Tulisan (1965)
  • Pilipinas Kong Mahal (1965) as Delfin
  • Pilipinas Kong Mahal (1965) Music
  • Tierra Verde (1965) as Nanding
  • Tierra Verde (1965) Producer
  • Sa Bawa't Hakbang...Panganib! (1965)
  • Anghel sa Aking Balikat (1965)
  • Daniel Barrion (1964) as Daniel Barrion
  • Maskarados (1964) as Wilfredo
  • 9 Laban sa Lahat (1964)
  • The Walls of Hell (1964) as Sgt. Nardo Maglaya
  • Mano-Mano (1964)
  • Baril na Ginto (1964)
  • Baril na Ginto (1964) Producer
  • Ito Ang Maynila (1963)
  • Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib (1963)
  • Callejon 11 (1963)
  • Angkan Ng Matatapang (1963)
  • Sigaw ng Digmaan (1963)
  • Sigaw ng Digmaan (1963) Producer
  • 12 Kuba (1963)
  • Right Between The Eyes (1963)
  • Masikip ang Daigdig (1962)
  • Hari sa Barilan (1962)
  • Walang Pagkalupig (1962)
  • Albano Brothers (1962)
  • Albano Brothers (1962) Producer
  • Suicide Commandoes (1962)
  • Baril sa Baril (1961) as Mario Rojo
  • Tatlong Baraha (1961)
  • Sandata at Pangako (1961) as Mando
  • Sakristan mayor (1961)
  • Markado (1960)
  • Night of Terror (1960)
  • Lo' Waist Gang Joins the Army (1960)
  • Rancho Grande (1960)
  • Prinsesa Naranja (1960)
  • Anak ng Bulkan (1959) as Arturo
  • Eva Dragon (1959) as Amador Martinez
  • Tough Guy (1959) as Donato Navales
  • Pitong Gatang (1959)
  • Rolling Rockers (1959)
  • Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro (1958) as Carding
  • Lutong Makaw (1958)
  • Pepeng Kaliwete (1958) as Pepeng Kaliwete
  • Laban sa Lahat (1958)
  • Los Lacuacheros (1957)
  • Bicol Express (1957)
  • Bakasyon Grande (1957)
  • Lo' Waist Gang (1956)
  • Anak ni Palaris (1955)
  • Ghost in the Opera (1954)