David Bala

David Bala was a former Singaporean comedian and actor. He was best known for his roles in Tetangga, Just Follow Law, Ah Long Pte Ltd and The Ghosts Must Be Crazy.[1]

For the Brazilian footballer, see David Bala (footballer).
David Bala
Born1947
DiedAugust 29, 2014(2014-08-29) (aged 67)
Singapore
Resting placeMandai Crematorium
OccupationActor, Comedian & Security Guard
Years active1979 - 2013
Label(s)
Mediacorp (1979 - 2013)
Children4

Personal life

Health & Death

Other than acting, David was working as a security officer at Republic Polytechnic since January 2014. He died on August 29, 2014 due to heart disease and is survived by his wife and 4 children.[1][2]

Career

David was first introduced to acting by a friend and started his career as a stage actor in 1976 and made his broadcast debut in 1979 on Radio Television Singapore's "Kaatchiyum Kaanamum", a radio drama production. In 1980, he made his television debut where he was cast as the lead actor in a comedy drama series, "Ippadiyum Oru Kudumbam".[3] Due to the success of the series, David was known by many as "Comedy King" and in 2007, he was cast as one of the actors in Jack Neo's film, Just Follow Law.[2] In the same year David was also given a lead role on Mediacorp Suria's Tetangga and in 2008, he was cast in Ah Long Pte Ltd.[4]

In 2011, David was cast in The Ghosts Must Be Crazy.[5] This is arguably one of Bala's best-known roles, as a catchphrase of his character in the film became a meme.[4]

Filmography

Movies
Year Title Role Notes
2007Just Follow LawMuthuSecurity guard
2008Ah Long Pte Ltd-
2011The Ghosts Must Be CrazyMuthuRole also known as Encik Muthu
2013Everybody's Business-Toilet Special Force (TSF)

TV series
Year Title Role Network Notes
1979Ippadiyum Oru Kudumbam-RTSDebut TV series
2007TetanggaGovindMediacorp SuriaFirst Malay drama

Awards
Year Award Category Result
1980Singapore Indian Artistes’ AssociationKalaichemmal (Arts Medallion) AwardWon
2009Pradhana Vizha Hall of FameLifetime Achievement AwardWon [6]

References
  1. "Local comedian David Bala passes away at age 67". Yahoo Singapore. August 29, 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  2. "Life and Times of Muthu". Filmophil. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  3. "Comedy King David Bala passes away". Today Online. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  4. "Singaporeans' favourite 'Encik' David Bala dies". Asia One. August 29, 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  5. "Singapore veteran actor David Bala dies". inSing. August 29, 2014. Archived from the original on 1 September 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  6. "Pradhana Vizha Hall of Fame". Vasantham. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
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