Actors from Malaysia

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Malaysian Actors of all time. This list of famous Malaysian Actors is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Malaysian Actors.

1. #1

   

   P. Ramlee

   1929 - 1973

   HPI 68.0056 languages

   Malaysian singer, actor and film director (1929–1973)

2. #2

   

   Michelle Yeoh

   b. 1962

   HPI 67.8367 languages

   Malaysian actress of Chinese ethnicity

3. #3

   

   Michael Gough

   1916 - 2011

   HPI 66.2450 languages

   Michael Gough was a British actor who was best known for his role as Alfred in the Batman series.

4. #4

   

   Henry Golding

   b. 1987

   HPI 57.9633 languages

   Malaysian actor, model, and television host

5. #5

   

   Claudia Wells

   b. 1966

   HPI 56.6522 languages

   American actress

6. #6

   

   Simon Russell Beale

   b. 1961

   HPI 51.7426 languages

   British actor and music historian

7. #7

   

   Angelica Lee

   b. 1976

   HPI 44.0915 languages

   Malaysian-Chinese actress and singer

8. #8

   

   Shila Amzah

   b. 1990

   HPI 40.3914 languages

   Shila Amzah is most famous for being a Malaysian singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and successful music career, including winning various awards. She gained international recognition after participating in the Chinese singing competition "Asian Wave" in 2012.

9. #9

   

   Shauna Macdonald

   b. 1981

   HPI 39.2915 languages

   Shauna Macdonald is a Scottish actress best known for her roles in the horror films "The Descent" and its sequel, where she portrayed the character Sarah. She has also appeared in various television series, including "The Bill" and "The Last Kingdom."

10. #10

    

    Nigel Ng

    b. 1991

    HPI 38.5816 languages