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Spanky Manikan

Acting Born Mar 22, 1942 Philippines 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1975–2025
51 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Spanky Manikan works in acting. Born March 22, 1942 in Philippines. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Animal House

as Stanley King, Sr.
Film

Saigon Commandos

as Jon Toi

The Perfect Match

as Gido

Frequent co-stars

Richard Young 1 shared title
P. J. Soles 1 shared title
John Allen Nelson 1 shared title
Jimmy Bridges 1 shared title
Joonee Gamboa 1 shared title
Willie Williams 1 shared title
Pen Medina 1 shared title
Leo Martinez 1 shared title
Joe Mari Avellana 1 shared title
Steve Rogers 1 shared title

Career timeline

Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
Piding
Alienasyon
The Strangers
AmigoForever and a Day
Midnight PhantomLure of the Nest
Tayong Dalawa
Ploning
Kulimlim
The Reaper
Deathrow
Bullet
Behind Enemy Lines
In Naam Der Koningin
Noli Me Tangere
Fatal VacationFatal Vacation
Saigon Commandos
Bona
Broken Marriage
Miracle
Manila in the Claws of Light

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Tayong Dalawa (2009) as Stanley King, Sr.
  • Midnight Phantom (2010) as Don Hernando
  • Amigo (2011) as Tuba Joe
  • Noli Me Tangere (1993) as Lolo ni Elias
  • Saigon Commandos (1988) as Jon Toi
  • Bona (1984) as Bona's Brother
  • Miracle (1982) as Orly
  • Fatal Vacation (1990) as Sam
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  • Fatal Vacation (1990)
  • Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus (2025) as Julio Nakpil
  • Ploning (2008) as Tsuy
  • Lure of the Nest (2010) as Apin
  • In Naam Der Koningin (1996)
  • Behind Enemy Lines (1997) as Gen. Nguy
  • Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) as Gido
  • Broken Marriage (1983)
  • Piding (2016)
  • Deathrow (2000) as Fajardo
  • Bullet (1999)
  • The Strangers (2012)
  • Kulimlim (2004)
  • Forever and a Day (2011) as Euge's Dad
  • The Reaper (2001) as Gen. Tomas Roxas
  • Alienasyon (2014)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Spanky Manikan best known for?

Spanky Manikan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Animal House (1978), Saigon Commandos (1988), The Perfect Match (2017).

When and where was Spanky Manikan born?

Spanky Manikan was born on March 22, 1942 in Philippines.

How many credits does Spanky Manikan have?

Spanky Manikan has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.

What is Spanky Manikan's background in cinema and television?

Began as a theatre actor at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), he ventured into film and television work years later. Spanky Manikan was recognized in films like "Manila in the Claws of Light" (1975), "Bona" (1980), and "Himala" (1982). He died on 14 January 2018 due to stage 4 lung cancer.

Spanky Manikan by the numbers

24credits
20films
4TV series
1975–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (24) Born on March 22

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