Alex (actor)

Alex (1959 – 1 May 2011) was an Indian actor and magician. He appeared in over 100 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]

Alex
Born1959
India
Died (aged 52)
OccupationActor, magician
Years active1993–2011
Children2 (daughters)

Career

The state government had conferred the Kalaimamani award on the actor, who also 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 was in The Guinness Book of World Records and the Limca Book of Records for performing magic non-stop for 24 hours.[4][5]

He died at a private hospital in Chennai on 1 May 2011 following a brief illness aged 52. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.[6]

Notable filmography
YearFilmRoleNotes
1993Valli
1994Seevalaperi PandiSivankalai
1994Aranmanai Kaavalan
1994ThamaraiParisal
1995Avatharam
1996Kizhakku MugamKannapan
1996Musthaffaa
1996Summa Irunga Machan
1996ThuraimugamEthiraj
1996Andha NaalBar owner
1997Pasamulla Pandiyare
1997Thadayam
1998Sundara Pandian
1998Guru Paarvai
1998Bhagavath Singh
1998Sivappu NilaMaruthu
1998Kumbakonam Gopalu
1999Kudumba Sangili
1999Poomaname Vaa
2000Athey ManithanAppusamy
2000Kadhal Rojavae
2001Super Kudumbam
2001Ponnana Neram
2001Krishna Krishna
2001Mitta MiraasuMasilamaniTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain
2001Seerivarum Kaalai
2001Thaalikaatha KaaliammanNattamai
2002Enge Enadhu Kavithai
2002Andipatti ArasampattiWalter Pichamuthu
2002I Love You DaInspector Pandiyan
2003Ilasu Pudhusu RavusuPT Master
2003Kovilpatti VeeralakshmiTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Character Artiste
2004En Purushan Ethir Veetu PonnuManikkam
2005Padhavi Paduthum Paadu
2007Adavadi
2007KodaikanalPolice inspector
2008Pazhani
2008VasoolGeetha's father
2009Aadhavan
2009Jaganmohini
2009KanthaswamyPichumani
2010Sivappu MazhaiSri-Lankan Refugee
2010Kutti Pisasu
2010Pollachi Mappillai
2010Baana Kaathadi
2010Agam PuramThiru's uncle
2011Karungali
2011Ilaignan
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References
  1. "Tamil actor Alex dies". The Times of India. 2 May 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  2. Noted Actor-magician Dead - Alex - Tamil Movie News - Behindwoods.com
  3. Actor Alex passes away
  4. Alex passes away - Tamil Movie News
  5. Behindwoods : Alex - actor magician
  6. Actor-cum-magician Alex dies of liver problems - Oneindia Entertainment
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