Datuk Yusof Haslam (born 24 April 1954) is a Malaysian film icon—actor, director, screenwriter, and producer—best known as the creator of the long-running TV series Gerak Khas and a string of box-office hits.


👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Legacy

  • Married Fatimah Ismail in 1982 (second marriage); they have four children: Faizal, Syamsul, Shamin, and Syafiq.

  • Syamsul Yusof (b. 1984): acclaimed actor/director (Munafik, Mat Kilau) with two children.

  • Syafiq Yusof (b. 1992): director and VFX artist (SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu), married with three young children.

  • Faizal and Shamin are also in the film and TV industry.

  • Yusof briefly expressed concern over Syamsul’s personal life (divorce and estrangement) though reconciliation has since occurred.


🎭 Career Highlights

  • Began as an extra in Laksamana Do Re Mi (1972); first leading role in Permintaan Terakhir (1975).

  • Directed films including Bayangan Maut (1991), Pemburu Bayang (1993), Sembilu (1994), and Maria Mariana (1996).

  • Founded Skop Productions in 1985, overseeing TV, film, property, restaurants, and publishing.

  • Honored with AMN (1993) and PJN – Datuk (2001) titles for contributions to Malaysian entertainment.


🌠 Influence

Yusof Haslam is a matriarch of Malay entertainment—his "Six Million Dollar Man" nickname reflects his string of blockbuster films. Through Skop Productions, his influence has endured across generations. His sons continue the legacy, cementing his status as a prominent film dynasty


🛠️ Professional Achievements

  • Founding director of the acclaimed production house Skop Productions (since 1985), which has spawned multiple subsidiaries in publishing, real estate, dining, and post-production.

  • Credited with directing numerous hit films, including Bayangan Maut (1991), Sembilu (1994), and Maria Mariana (1996).

  • Honored with the Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) in 1993 and Dato' (Panglima Jasa Negara) in 2001 for his contributions to Malaysian cinema.


👨‍👩‍👧 Personal Life & Family

  • Marriages:

    • First: Raja Noor Saadah Salehuddin (1978–1980, no children).

    • Second: Fatimah Ismail (≅1982–present). 

  • Children (4):

    • Syamsul Yusof (actor/director),

    • Syafiq Yusof (actor/director),

    • Faizal,

    • Nursyamin.

  • Yusof has faced public family challenges—such as his son Syamsul’s divorce and remarriage—but remains a supportive figure, expressing his hopes for family reconciliation.


❤️ Family Values

Despite facing marital and generational challenges, Yusof Haslam is open about his love for his children. He hopes to guide them through personal trials with understanding and unconditional support.


 

🏆 Recognition & Influence

  • Nicknamed the “Six-Million Dollar Man” after Sembilu II became Malaysia’s first local film to cross RM 6 million in box-office earnings.

  • Honored with national decorations: Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN, 1993), Dato' via Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN, 2001), and an honorary doctorate in Film Arts from the Open University Malaysia (2018)


📝 Legacy

From humble beginnings as a bus conductor and extra, Yusof Haslam has shaped Malaysian entertainment for over five decades. Through his groundbreaking productions and talent cultivation in his own family, he remains one of the most respected veterans in the nation’s film industry.

 

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