Shivaji Ganesan date of birth:
October 1, 1928
How old was Shivaji Ganesan when died?
72
Where was Shivaji Ganesan born?
Viluppuram, India
When did Shivaji Ganesan die?
July 21, 2001
What is Shivaji Ganesan nationality?
Indian
What is Shivaji Ganesan's occupation?
Actor
Short Biography
Vettaithidal Chinnaiahpillai "Sivaji" Ganesan (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001) was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century and was one of the most respected film actors in India. He was well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, which gave him also the Tamil honorific name Nadigar Thillagam (English: the pride of actors). He progressed from a stage actor since his childhood to the filmdom with such an authority that the Tamil cinema considered as the golden era. In a career spanning close to five decades he has acted in nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. His eidetic memory helped him remember his scripts at a glance.