Susan Lankester
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 30, 1962 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- Active Years
- 1983–2026 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 29 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Susan Lankester (Acting).
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Sources: TMDB Bio, TMDB [1], IMDb [2], TMDB [3], Wikipedia [4], AllMovie [5], Tatler Asia [6].
Name: Susan Lankester (also Susan Anne Lankester).
Born: 30 June 1962 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Nationality: Malaysian.
Profession: Actress, theatre performer, producer, musician, director.
Career Start: 1983 with the film Mekanik (directed by Othman Hafsham).
Acting/Awards/Roles:
Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 4th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM) for Mekanik (1983).
Won Comedienne of the Year in 1993.
Involved in the sitcom 2+1.
Played the lead chief editor, Anita, in Femina (1994) and won an award for this performance.
Current Activity: Writing scripts for theatre and films; owns an interior design and landscape company.
Languages: Fluent in Tamil and Mandarin.
Susan Anne Lankester is a Malaysian actress, theatre performer, producer, director, and musician born on June 30, 1962, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. She began her acting career in 1983 with the film Mekanik, directed by Othman Hafsham, for which she received a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 4th Malaysian Film Festival. Her work includes the Malaysian sitcom 2+1, and she won Comedienne of the Year in 1993. Lankester also won an award for her performance as the lead chief editor, Anita, in the 1994 film Femina. Currently, she is active in the creative industry writing scripts for theatre and films. She is also the owner of a company specializing in interior design and landscape and is fluent
Career overview
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Name: Susan Lankester (also Susan Anne Lankester).
Born: 30 June 1962 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Nationality: Malaysian.
Profession: Actress, theatre performer, producer, musician, director.
Career Start: 1983 with the film Mekanik (directed by Othman Hafsham).
Acting/Performance Details:
Mekanik (1983): Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 4th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM).
Femina (1994): Played lead chief editor, Anita; won an award for this performance.
2+1 (Sitcom): Involved in this iconic Malaysian sitcom.
Awards: Won Comedienne of the Year in 1993.
Current Activities: Writing scripts for theatre and films; owns an interior design and landscape company.
Skills: Fluent in Tamil and Mandarin.
Paragraph 1: Early Career and Breakthrough.
Susan Anne Lankester is a Malaysian actress, theatre performer, producer, and director born on June 30, 1962, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. She began her career in the industry in 1983 with the film Mekanik, directed by Othman Hafsham. Her debut role in Mekanik earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 4th Malaysian Film Festival. Lankester became a household name through this film and was also involved in the Malaysian sitcom 2+1.
Paragraph 2: Later Success and Current Work.
Throughout her career, she has received several accolades. In 1993, she won the Comedienne of the Year award. She continued her success with her performance as the lead chief editor, Anita, in the 1994 film Femina, for which she won an award. Currently, Lankester remains active in the creative industry as a scriptwriter for both theatre and films. Beyond her work in performance and writing, she owns a company specializing in landscape and interior design. She is also fluent in Mandarin and Tamil.
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"Susan Anne Lankester is a Malaysian actress, theatre performer, producer, and director born on June 30, 1962, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia." (Source 1, 4)
"She began her career in 1983 with the film Mekanik, directed by Othman Hafsham." (Source 2, 6)
"Her debut role in Mekanik earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 4th Malaysian Film Festival." (Synopsis)
"Lankester became a household name through this film and was also involved in the Malaysian sitcom 2+1." (Source 6)
"In 1993, she won the Comedienne of the Year award." (Source 6)
"She won an award for her performance as the lead chief editor, Anita, in the 1994 film Femina." (Synopsis)
"Currently, Lankester remains active in the creative industry as a scriptwriter for both theatre and films." (Source 3)
"She also owns a company that specializes in interior design and landscape." (Source 3)
"She is fluent in Tamil and Mandarin
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
29 titles- Di Sebalik Jubah (2026)
- Macai (2025) as Ibu
- Padu (2024)
- I.D (2024) as Nadi Ilana
- Rahsia (2023) as Datin Mary
- Entitled (2023)
- Rain Town (2023)
- Maryam (2023)
- Project: Anchor SPM (2021) as Puan Rokiah
- Proksi (2021) as Ms.Rose
- Keluarga Baha Don Musim Ke-2 (2020)
- Keluarga Baha Don (2019) as Mama Don
- Keluarga Baha Don (2019)
- Shadowplay (2019) as Louise Numan
- Salon (2018) Producer
- Hari Terakhir Seorang Pengurus (2018)
- Mandatori (2017)
- Beautiful Pain (2016) as Katrina
- Abang Beduk (2015) as Juri AF
- Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadocia (2014) as Azlina (Ibu Fredo)
- Balistik (2014) as Suzan
- War of the Worlds: Goliath (2012) as Christine Wells (voice)
- Keluarga Iskandar (2012) as Kamariah Abdullah (Kak Ngah)
- Tanah Kubur (2011)
- Susuk (2008) as Suzana concert guest
- Sutera Putih (1996) as Anida
- Femina (1993) as Anita
- Nadia (1992) as Lynn Abdullah
- Mechanic (1983) as Nina
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Susan Lankester best known for?
Susan Lankester is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Padu (2024), Second Chances (2013), The Champions (1983), Detective Hole (2026).
When and where was Susan Lankester born?
Susan Lankester was born on June 30, 1962 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
How many credits does Susan Lankester have?
Susan Lankester has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.
What is Susan Lankester's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Susan Lankester (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Use only provided facts. Sources: TMDB Bio, TMDB [1], IMDb [2], TMDB [3], Wikipedia [4], AllMovie [5], Tatler Asia [6]. Name: Susan Lankester (also Sus...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Padu (2024) — aged about 62
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