Mr. Os
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Mohd Yusof Abdul Hamid, known by his stage name Mr. Os, was a Malaysian comedian.
Born
Mohd Yusof Abdul Hamid[1]
Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia[2]
DiedApril 8, 2016 (aged 55)[3]
Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia[3]
Resting placeBukit Permata Muslim cemetery, Selangor, Malaysia[3]
OccupationComedian[1]
Selected filmography
Personal life and death
In March 2015, Mr. Os had a tonsil surgery, which subsequently prompted rumors of his death.[2] He had stage 4 cancer tonsil cancer.[2] He passed away on 8 April 2016 due to tonsil cancer at Selayang Hospital in Selangor, Malaysia at 2:50 p.m.[2] The funeral prayer was held at the Surau Al-Muhajirin in Selangor, Malaysia.[2] His body was laid in the Bukit Permata Muslim cemetery in Selangor, Malaysia.[3]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Comedy Actor | Mr. Os (film) | Won | [3] | |
| 1990 | 9th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Adik (film) | Won | For his role of an autistic young man. | [2] |
| 1997 | 16th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Comedy Actor | Ghazal Untuk Rabiah | Won | [3] | |
| 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] |