W.D. Mochtar

Acting

W.D. Mochtar

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
May 09, 1928 (97 years old)
Death date
Dec 13, 1997

W.D. Mochtar

Known For

Goddess of Wind
1h 34m
Movie 1994

Goddess of Wind

Black magician Umbul Suko trains three disciples to become powerful...

Lima Harimau Nusantara
1h 23m
Movie 1991

Lima Harimau Nusantara

The story of the efforts of the military commanders of...

Nada dan Dakwah
1h 34m
Movie 1991

Nada dan Dakwah

The people of Pandanwangi village are upset at news that...

Mystery of Mount Merapi III: Flame-Haired Woman
1h 50m
Movie 1990

Mystery of Mount Merapi III: Flame-Haired Woman

The third and final entry in this original fantasy /...

Nyi Lamped (Melati Karang Hawu)
1h 33m
Movie 1990

Nyi Lamped (Melati Karang Hawu)

A young woman is haunted by the mystery of her...

Ballad of the Three Heroes
1h 15m
Movie 1990

Ballad of the Three Heroes

After a gang murders her parents and burns her house...

Rio Sang Juara
1h 37m
Movie 1989

Rio Sang Juara

Reminiscent of the Rocky film starring Sylvester Stallone, Rio has...

Snake Queen's Love Story
1h 19m
Movie 1989

Snake Queen's Love Story

Snake Queen Nyi Blorong (a paranormal being) saves Basuki from...

The Devil Oath
1h 37m
Movie 1988

The Devil Oath

Lintang and Bayu, held a pocong oath, due to the...

The Game Behind the Curtain
1h 28m
Movie 1988

The Game Behind the Curtain

Villain Bogart and his army of pirates invade a village...

Biography

Born in Pontianak. Education: HIS. During the Japanese occupation, between 1942 - 1945, Wagino became the Japanese army, (Keigun Heiho) in Pontianak. In this unit, he has also been included in entertainment programs as a singer and dancer. Early in 1946 he moved to Java and joined T.R.I. in Krawang. Followed the move to Jogya, then guerrilla in West Java. Out of the army after the transfer of Sovereignty, was immediately involved in the film. His introduction to film occurred through "Tirtonadi" (1950). Then, until 1955, he became a permanent player at the Tan & Wong Bros studio which later changed its name to Tjendrawasih Film. Part of his job was to play in 1001-style films that were in fashion in those years. Between 1955 and 1959 absent from film. Just back again through: "South Storm" (1960) directed by Sofia Waldy who later became his wife (Sofia WD). In 1960 the husband and wife founded the Libra Music al Show which organized entertainment shows to various parts of the country. diverting from the blank period of filming at that time. The members he brings are generally film players. W.D. Mochtar appears in singing and dancing events. His play in "Matjan Kemajoran" (1965) suddenly catapulted his name to the top. Subsequent plays in Wim Urnboh-directed films have further strengthened his position as one of the top players since the beginning of the history of colorful filmmaking here. Chosen as best actor in the selection of Best Actor Actress PWI-Jaya 1971 for his play in "Sanrego". His films include: "The Bride of Teens" (1971), "Mama" (1972), "Figure" (1973), "Against the Storm" (1974), "Krakatau" (1977) "The adventurous adventurer" (78), " The Job "(79) etc.