Mr. Os
Mr. Os | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mohd Yusof Abdul Hamid[1] Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia[3] |
| Died | April 8, 2016 (aged 55)[2] Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia[2] |
| Resting place | Bukit Permata Muslim cemetery, Selangor, Malaysia[2] |
| Occupation | Comedian[1] |
| Years active | 1986–2016[2] |
| Spouse | 2[1] |
| Children | 7[1] |
Mohd Yusof Abdul Hamid, known by his stage name Mr. Os, was a Malaysian comedian.
Selected filmography
Television
He took a break from acting to work as a taxi driver before returning to television.[1]
| Year | Title | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Apa Ke Halnya? | TV9 |
Personal life and death
In March 2015, Mr. Os had a tonsil surgery, which subsequently prompted rumors of his death.[3] He had stage 4 cancer tonsil cancer.[3] He passed away on 8 April 2016 due to tonsil cancer at Selayang Hospital in Selangor, Malaysia at 2:50 p.m.[3] The funeral prayer was held at the Surau Al-Muhajirin in Selangor, Malaysia.[3] His body was laid in the Bukit Permata Muslim cemetery in Selangor, Malaysia.[2]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Comedy Actor | Mr. Os (film) | Won | [2] | |
| 1990 | 9th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Adik (film) | Won | For his role of an autistic young man. | [3] |
| 1997 | 16th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Comedy Actor | Ghazal Untuk Rabiah | Won | [2] | |
| 2011 | Maharaja Lawak Mega | N/a | N/a | Won | He won the title of this reality show alongside Abon (comedian) (Sharizan Ahmad). Together they formed the comedy duo, Osbon, and won RM 350,000. | [1] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Popular comedian Mr Os, 55 dies". Astro Awani. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Comedian Mr Os dies at 55 of lung cancer". Bernama. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2026 – via Malay Mail.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Ramli, Bibi Nurshuhada (8 April 2016). "Mr Os dies of tonsil cancer". New Straits Times. Retrieved 19 February 2026.