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==Death== | ==Death== | ||
He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Tamil-Comedian-Kumarimuthu-is-Dead/2016/02/29/article3302954.ece|title=Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu is Dead|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref><ref> | He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Tamil-Comedian-Kumarimuthu-is-Dead/2016/02/29/article3302954.ece|title=Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu is Dead|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Tamil-actor-Kumarimuthu-is-dead/articleshow/51188361.cms |title=Archived copy |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305221415/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Tamil-actor-Kumarimuthu-is-dead/articleshow/51188361.cms |archive-date=5 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Partial filmography== | ==Partial filmography== | ||
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Kumarimuthu | |
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| Born | 20 December 1940[1] Kattuputhur, Kanyakumari Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 28 February 2016 (aged 75)[2] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–2016 |
| Children | Elizabeth (daughter) |
Kumarimuthu (20 December 1940 – 28 February 2016) was a Tamil film character actor, comedian and politician of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He was known for his unique comical laugh.[3][4][5]
Early life[edit]
He was born in Kattuputhoor, Kanyakumari District in a Tamil Christian family.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
Kumarimuthu starred in 728 films in his career spanning over three decades. He usually played comic roles and was known for his trademark laugh. He was a member of the political party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).[6] Kumarimuthu was also a member of Nadigar Sangam and was involved in a controversy where he was expelled from the Nadigar Sangam over allegations of speaking negatively about the association, after he questioned the intent behind the land lease and building demolition.[7][8]
Death[edit]
He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.[9][10]
Partial filmography[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Comedian squashes death rumours". CinemaLead. 22 December 2013. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ↑ IANS (29 February 2016). "Tamil actor Kumarimuthu passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ↑ B. Kolappan (29 March 2011). "Quest for star power". The Hindu.
- ↑ S.R. Ashok Kumar (6 May 2005). "Telefilm 'Engey Avan,' a laugh riot". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 May 2008.
- ↑ "Kumari Muthu to Arjun Das: Five Tamil actors who became popular because of their voices". The Times of India. 18 April 2020.
- ↑ "Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu passes away". www.indiatoday.in. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ↑ "Nadigar Sangam demands explanation from Kumari Muthu, kumari muthu, nadigar sangam". www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ↑ "Kumari Muthu expelled from Nadigar Sangam - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ↑ "Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu is Dead". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ↑ "Archived copy". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
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