David Bala

David Bala was a Singaporean security guard, former comedian and actor. He was best known for his roles in Tetangga, Just Follow Law, Ah Long Pte Ltd, Where Got Ghost? and The Ghosts Must Be Crazy and Filial Party.

Career Bala was first introduced to acting by a friend and started his career as a stage actor in 1976 and made his broadcast debut in 1979 on Radio Television Singapore's "Kaatchiyum Kaanamum", a radio drama production. In 1980, he made his television debut where he was cast as the lead actor in a comedy drama series, "Ippadiyum Oru Kudumbam".

Due to the success of the series, Bala was known by many as "Comedy King" and in 2007, he was cast in a Jack Neo film known as Just Follow Law.

In 2011, Bala was cast in The Ghosts Must Be Crazy. This is arguably one of Bala's best-known roles, as a catchphrase of his character in the film became a meme.

Filmography

Movies YearTitleRoleNotesRef 2007 Just Follow Law Muthu 2008 Ah Long Pte Ltd 2009 Where Got Ghost? MWO Muthu Regimental Sergeant Major 2011 The Ghosts Must Be Crazy 1WO Muthu 2014 Filial Party Indian Neighbour Final Role

TV series YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes1979 Ippadiyum Oru Kudumbam - RTS Channel 8 (Tamil section) (now Mediacorp Vasantham) 2007 Tetangga Govind Mediacorp Suria 2007 World Of Laughs 搞笑至尊 Muthu Mediacorp Channel 8

Awards YearAwardCategoryResult 1980 Singapore Indian Artistes’ Association Kalaichemmal (Arts Medallion) Award 2009 Pradhana Vizha Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award