A. Wahid Chaniago (July 14, 1921 – December 20, 1971), better known by the stage name Wahid Chan, was an Indonesian actor who was known for his antagonist role.

Wahid Chan
Chan in 1955
Born
A. Wahid Chaniago

(1921-07-14)July 14, 1921
West Sumatra, Dutch East Indies
DiedDecember 20, 1971(1971-12-20) (aged 50)
NationalityIndonesian
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active1951–1971

Early life

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Wahid Chan was born A. Wahid Chaniago on July 14, 1921, in Matur District, Agam Regency, as the youngest child of three children. He was raised in Kuta Raja, Aceh, and completed his education at Hollandsch Inlandsche School.

Personal life

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Chan resided in Bogor, West Java, with his wife.[1] While filming Sanrego (1971) in Makassar, South Sulawesi, he died on 20 December 1971, due to lung disease at the age of 50, and was buried in Jakarta, Indonesia.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b MS 1971.

Works cited

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Online sources

  • MS (1971-12-21). "Wahid Chan meninggal". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-04-06.
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Wahid Chan at IMDb