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Sombat Metanee(1937-2022)

  • Actor
  • Director
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Sombat Matanee was a legendary Thai singer, movie idol and director of the 1960-70s with over 2,000 film credits and 200 song credits. Matanee was elected to the Thai senate for a 6 year term by popular vote in April 19, 2006 only to have his term cut short by the Military coupe in Thailand the same year.
BornJune 26, 1937
DiedAugust 18, 2022(85)
BornJune 26, 1937
DiedAugust 18, 2022(85)
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Known for

Yeh nuat sua (1977)
Yeh nuat sua
  • Cheutchai
  • 1977
Salak Jitr (1979)
Salak Jitr
  • Adio
  • 1979
Nong bua daeng
  • Actor
  • 1973
Ai Tui (1971)
Ai Tui
5.5
  • Ai Tui
  • 1971

Credits

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Actor



  • Namtan Tipnaree Weerawatnodom, Yongwaree Anilbol Cavanaugh, Joss Way-Ar Sangngern, Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree, Win Metawin Opas-Iamkajorn, Kay Lertsittichai, Prim Chanikarn Tangkabodee, Pathompong Reonchaidee, Kanyawee Songmuang, Krist Perawat Sangpotirat, Chayanit Chansangavej, Tay Tawan Vihokratana, Lee Thanat Lowkhunsombat, and Aye Sarunchana Apisamaimongkol in Good Old Days (2022)
    Good Old Days
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Hey's grandfather
    • 2022
  • Love Beat (2016)
    Love Beat
    5.3
    • Sompon (segment "Forget me not")
    • 2016
  • April Road Trip (2008)
    April Road Trip
    4.4
    • Fa's Father
    • 2008
  • Chok Dee directed by Xavier Durringer, starring Dida, Bernard Giraudeau, and Florence Faivre.
    Chok-Dee
    6.1
    • Wiwat
    • 2005
  • Tawan young wan yoo (2004)
    Tawan young wan yoo
    6.2
    • Sombat
    • 2004
  • 2508 pit krom jap taai (2004)
    2508 pit krom jap taai
    4.9
    • Seua Sak
    • 2004
  • Jesdaporn Pholdee, Chermarn Boonyasak, and Piyada Akaraseni in Roy Leh Sanae Rai (2002)
    Roy Leh Sanae Rai
    TV Series
    • Kasemrad
    • 2002
  • Piyada Akaraseni and Phutanate Hongmanop in Fah Pieng Din (2001)
    Fah Pieng Din
    TV Series
    • General Sarayuth
    • 2001–2002
  • Jesdaporn Pholdee and Myria Benedetti in Wang Waree (2001)
    Wang Waree
    TV Series
    • 2001
  • M.L. Piyapas Bhirombhakdi in The Legend of Suriyothai (2001)
    The Legend of Suriyothai
    6.4
    • Lord Minyesihatu (as Sombati Medhanee)
    • 2001
  • Tears of the Black Tiger (2000)
    Tears of the Black Tiger
    6.9
    • Fai
    • 2000
  • Supakorn Kitsuwon, Santisuk Promsiri, Namfon Kullanat Preeyawat, and Bordin Duke in Mae Nak Phra Khanong (2000)
    Mae Nak Phra Khanong
    TV Series
    • Chan
    • 2000
  • Somchai Kemglad and Suttida Kasemsan Na Ayutthaya in Kor Sawat Haat Sawan (1996)
    Kor Sawat Haat Sawan
    TV Series
    • 1996–1997
  • Pongpat Wachirabunjong, Busakorn Wongpuapan, Thanakorn Posayanon, and Jukrit Ammarat in Police Jub Kamoi (1996)
    Police Jub Kamoi
    TV Series
    • 1996
  • Somchai Kemglad, Sornram Theppitak, and Katreeya English in Narm Sai Jai Jing (1994)
    Narm Sai Jai Jing
    TV Series
    • 1994

Director



  • Salak Jitr (1979)
    Salak Jitr
    • Director
    • 1979
  • Yeh nuat sua (1977)
    Yeh nuat sua
    • Director
    • 1977

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Uncle Ad
  • Born
    • June 26, 1937
    • Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
  • Died
    • August 18, 2022
    • Bangkok, Thailand(died in his sleep)
  • Spouse
    • Karnjana1959 - August 18, 2022 (his death, 5 children)

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    Elected to a six-year term in the Thai Senate, representing Bangkok province.

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