Alex (actor)
| Alex | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
1959 India |
| Died | (aged 52) |
| Occupation | Actor, magician |
| Years active | 1993–2011 |
| Children | 2 (Daughters) |
Alex (1959 - 1 May 2011) was an Indian actor and magician. He appeared in over one hundred Tamil films after making his debut in Rajinikanth's production Valli (1993) and won awards for his portrayal of characters in Mitta Miraasu and Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi.[1][2]
Career
The state government had conferred the Kalaimamani award on the actor, who also has received the state award for the best character award for his performance in Mitta Miraasu (2001).[3] Alex had also worked as an office-bearer of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association. He had etched his name in the Guinness Book of World Record as well as the Limca Book of Records for performing magic non-stop for 24 hours.[4][5]
He died at a private hospital in Chennai on May 1, 2011 following a brief illness aged 52. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.[6]
Notable filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Valli | ||
| 1994 | Aranmanai Kaavalan | ||
| 1994 | Thamarai | Parisal | |
| 1995 | Avatharam | ||
| 1996 | Kizhakku Mugam | Kannapan | |
| 1996 | Musthaffaa | ||
| 1996 | Summa Irunga Machan | ||
| 1996 | Thuraimugam | Ethiraj | |
| 1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | ||
| 1998 | Sundara Pandian | ||
| 1998 | Guru Paarvai | ||
| 1998 | Sivappu Nila | Maruthu | |
| 1998 | Kumbakonam Gopalu | ||
| 1999 | Kudumba Sangili | ||
| 2001 | Super Kudumbam | ||
| 2001 | Krishna Krishna | ||
| 2001 | Mitta Miraasu | Masilamani | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain |
| 2001 | Seerivarum Kaalai | ||
| 2001 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman | Nattamai | |
| 2003 | Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Character Artiste | |
| 2007 | Adavadi | ||
| 2009 | Aadhavan | ||
| 2009 | Kanthaswamy | Pichumani | |
| 2010 | Kutti Pisasu | ||
| 2010 | Pollachi Mappillai | ||
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | ||
| 2011 | Karungali | ||