Acting · Philippines · Born March 22, 1942
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.
MovieLakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
2025
as Julio Nakpil
MoviePiding
2016
Alienasyon
2014
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
as Lolo Nardo
MovieThe Strangers
2012
MovieHimala Ngayon
2012
MovieAmigo
2011
as Tuba Joe
MovieAmok
2011
as Blind Man
MovieForever and a Day
2011
as Euge's Dad
Midnight Phantom
2010
as Don Hernando
Lure of the Nest
2010
as Apin
TVTayong Dalawa
2009
as Stanley King, Sr.
MoviePloning
2008
as Tsuy
MovieKulimlim
2004
MovieAu bout du rouleau
2002
as Dao
MovieBuhay Kamao
2001
as Poldo
MovieThe Reaper
2001
as Gen. Tomas Roxas
MovieDeathrow
2000
as Fajardo
MovieBullet
1999
MovieBehind Enemy Lines
1997
as Gen. Nguy
In Naam Der Koningin
1996
TVNoli Me Tangere
1993
as Lolo ni Elias
MovieFatal Vacation
1990
as Sam
Cruel Horizon
1989
as Kim's husband
MovieSaigon Commandos
1988
as Jon Toi
MovieBona
1984
as Bona's Brother
MovieBroken Marriage
1983
MovieMiracle
1982
as Orly
MovieDung-aw
1975
MovieManila in the Claws of Light
1975
as Gido
