Sukarsih
Indonesian actress (born 1920)
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Tjitjih Sukarsih (born 17 February 1920) is an Indonesian actress. She is known for her supporting role in Pareh (1934) along with Rd. Mochtar who she married and for her leading role in Akibat (1951).
17 February 1920
- Actress
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| Born | Tjitjih Sukarsih 17 February 1920 Tasikmalaya, West Java, Dutch East Indies |
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| Years active | 1934-1994 |
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Biography

Tjitjih Sukarsih was born on 17 February 1920 in Tasikmalaya, West Java.[1] She attended Schakel School.[1] Sukarsih debuted in Pareh (1934) in a supporting role along with Rd. Mochtar whom she married in 1937.[1] She joined several troupes, including Terang Bulan in 1942, Bintang Surabaya in 1943, and Pantja Warna in 1946.[1] Sukarsih's only leading role was in Akibat (1951). She starred in films such as Rodrigo de Villa (1952), Djandjiku (1956), Tauhid (1964), Jembatan Merah (1973), and Krakatau (1977).[1] As of the end of 1977, she had appeared in 24 films, mostly in mother roles.[1]
As of 1979, Sukarsih resides at Andir Street 237/79 in Bandung.[1]