Fernando Poe Jr.
Acting
Born: Aug 20, 1939 — Died: Dec 14, 2004
From: Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Credits: 30 titles
Biography
Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), better known as Fernando Poe, Jr. and colloquially known as FPJ and Da King, was a Filipino actor. During the latter part of his career, Poe was defeated by incumbent President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the 2004 Philippine Presidential elections, a result roundly believed to have been fraudulent. His long career as an action film star earned him the moniker "King of Philippine Movies" (often shortened to Da King). Poe was posthumously declared a National Artist of the Philippines for Film on 23 May 2006 by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The award was confirmed by President Benigno Aquino III on 20 July 2012, and was presented to his family on 16 August. Ronald Allan K. Poe was the son of Filipino actor Allan Fernando R. Poe (Fernando Poe, Sr.) and Elizabeth Kelley, an American. He was born in San Carlos City, Pangasinan. His parents were not yet legally married when he was born on August 20, 1939, although his parents were later married in 1940. His opponents tried to derail his bid for the presidency when they sought to disqualify him as an illegitimate son of a non-Filipino mother. He …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakay | 1992 | 10.0 | |
| Rage of Justice | 1987 | 7.0 | |
| No Blood, No Surrender | 1986 | 4.0 | |
| Isa Isa Lang | Carding Briñas | 1985 | 8.0 |
| Cry of Justice | Alfredo Javier | 1984 | 7.0 |
| Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang | Mario Magtanggol | 1983 | 2.7 |
| Umpisahan Mo... Tatapusin Ko! | Delfin Prado | 1983 | 7.0 |
| Iskorokotoy | 1981 | — | |
| ...At Muling Nagbaga Ang Lupa | 1979 | 7.0 | |
| Tundo: Isla Puting Bato | Nanding | 1977 | — |
| Blood and Love on a Piece of Land | Berting (segment 3) | 1975 | 7.5 |
| Sanctuario | 1974 | — | |
| Ang Pangalan: Mediavillo | Sgt. Mediavillo | 1974 | — |
| Ang Pagbabalik Ni Daniel Barrion | Daniel Barrion | 1968 | 9.0 |
| Ang Dayuhan | 1968 | 10.0 | |
| Ex-Convict | 1967 | — | |
| Dugo Sa Buhangin | 1967 | — | |
| Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot | 1967 | 9.0 | |
| Ang Haragan | 1966 | — | |
| Hanggang May Buhay | Orlando | 1966 | — |
| Baril Sa Aking Kamay | Ariel | 1966 | — |
| Maginoong Tulisan | 1965 | — | |
| Ang Salarin | 1965 | — | |
| Ang Mananandata | Ariel | 1965 | 8.0 |
| Daniel Barrion | Daniel Barrion | 1964 | — |
| Callejon 11 | 1963 | — | |
| Angkan Ng Matatapang | 1963 | — | |
| 12 Kuba | 1963 | 5.0 | |
| Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib | 1963 | — | |
| Markado | 1960 | 9.0 | |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1939 |
| From | Manila, Metro Manila, … |