
Mamat Khalid
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1963-04-07
Day of Death
2021-10-24 (58 years old)
Place of Birth
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Mamat Khalid
Biography
Mohamad bin Mohamad Khalid, known professionally as Mamat Khalid (6 April 1963-24 October 2021) is a Malaysian screenwriter, film director, and occasional actor. He is the younger brother of cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, better known as Lat.
As a young boy, he used to go to the cinemas every other day to catch the latest movies. Unfortunately, his hobby did not resonate well with his father, who banned him from frequenting cinemas even on his deathbed. However, that did not break the young Mamat's passion into films.
Before venturing into film-making, Mamat worked in a government office. He was a fan of rock music, having joined an amateur band named Drop Out in 1986 as the band's keyboardist. The experiences that he had gone through during the phase inspired him to write and direct his film Rock(2005), which is a commercial success. It led into three sequels - Rock Ooo…! (2013), Rock Bro! (2016) and Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai (2020). He was also the translator for the animation series Kampung Boy done by the work of his brother, Lat. He cited the late director P. Ramlee as one of his filmmakers inspiration. His filmmaking style involves comedy satirism that criticize the political scenario and corruption happened in Malaysia.
On 21 April 2017, Mamat was admitted to the Ampang Puteri Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU)after complaining of breathing difficulties after having some coffee with his friends. He was believed to have extreme fatigue after attending the preview session of his latest film, Lebuhraya Ke Neraka in Bukit Bintang. However heremained in stable condition albeit under a doctor's monitoring due to his high blood pressure.
He died on 24 October 2021 at the age of 58 due to heart disease at Slim River Hospital.He was reportedly collapsed at his restaurant Sarang Art Hub in Tanjung Malim. He was buried at the Masjid Kampung Paloh Islamic Cemetery in Ipoh, Perak.
Known For
Acting
(2025)
(2021)
(2021)
(2014)
Zombi Kilang Biskut
as Kulop
(2014)
Nova
as Lorry Driver
(2013)
Bro, Nampak Motor Gua?
as Tan Sri Bakhtiar
(2009)
My Spy
as Malay Man
(2008)
Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam
as Malay Man
(2007)
Zombi Kampung Pisang
as MK
Crew
(2025)
Bendasing
Script
(2023)
Pinang Durian
Idea
(2022)
Kampong Pisang Berbuah Dua Kali
Script, Writer
(2022)
Rajawali
Director, Writer
(2021)
Kampong Pisang Kita Setandan
Director
(2021)
18 Puasa Di Kampong Pisang
Writer, Director
(2020)
Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai
Director
(2020)
Manap Karaoke
Director
(2019)
17 Puasa
Director
(2018)
Hantu Kak Limah
Director, Writer
(2017)
Lebuhraya Ke Neraka
Writer, Director
(2017)
16 Puasa
Director
(2017)
Lari Hantu Lari
Director
(2016)
Rock Bro
Director, Writer, Screenplay, Story, Producer
(2015)
Usop Wilcha Dalam Werewolf Dari Bangladesh
Writer, Director
(2015)
Rumah Pusaka Di Simpang Jalan
Director
(2015)
(2014)
Apokalips X
Director
(2014)
Zombi Kilang Biskut
Director, Writer, Screenplay
(2014)
Amir & Loqman Pergi Ke Laut
Director, Story
(2014)
(2013)
Hantu Kak Limah 2: Husin, Mon dan Jin Pakai Toncit
Director, Screenplay, Writer, Music Director
(2013)
Rock Oo! Rimba Bara Kembali
Writer, Director, Screenplay
(2010)
Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah
Director, Writer, Screenplay, Music Director, Story
(2010)
Estet
Director
(2008)
Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang
Director, Screenplay, Writer
(2007)
Zombi Kampung Pisang
Director, Writer, Screenplay
(2006)
Man Laksa
Director
(2005)
Rock
Writer, Director, Screenplay, Music
(2004)
Princess of Mount Ledang
Writer
(2004)
Lima Belas Puasa 1971
Director
(2003)
Senario Lang Buana
Director, Music Director, Writer
(1998)
Rombongan Cik Kiah Ke Sukan Komanwel
Director, Writer