Yang Berbahagia Datuk Md. Yusof bin Md. Haslam Khan (born 24 April 1954) is a Malaysian actor, film director and producer. He is best known for his longest-running police procedural drama series Gerak Khas, a TV series that he created, directed and produced, that then led to the production of three feature films. The immense popularity of his films had led him to be nicknamed the "Six Million Dollar Man".
His legacy in entertainment showbiz is now carried by his two sons, Syamsul and Syafiq. Yusof also has his own television and film production company, Skop Productions, where he served as the managing director.
Early life and film career Yusof was born on 24 April 1954 in Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur to housewife Bahyah Talib and lorry driver Md. Haslam Khan. He is a fourth child from among seven siblings who together lived in a house in the squatter settlement. He received his education at the SMK Aminuddin Baki in Kuala Lumpur.
He became enamoured with movies through his experiences seeing Hollywood westerns and Bollywood films—with the latter, he considered one of the stars Shashi Kapoor as his acting idol. Yusof thus decided that he would become an actor, much to objections by his father who believed that the entertainment scene held no future prospects.
Yusof took up profession as a bus conductor,Mohd Helmi Irwadi Mohd Nor (12 Oktober 2019). Kerja biasa-biasa sebelum popular Harian Metro. Dicapai pada 12 Oktober 2019. but he also secretly attended acting auditions. He began his involvement in acting by playing an extra character in Laksamana Do Re Mi in 1972, as match spectators. It would only be until in 1975 that he would take a leading main role through the film Permintaan Terakhir.
Directing career He began directing films in 1991 with Bayangan Maut, a mystery action thriller film starring rock singer Ella. This was later followed by Pemburu Bayang in 1993, Sembilu in 1994, best-selling blockbuster film, Maria Mariana in 1996 plus its sequel two years after among others.
Apart from film and television, he is also a managing director of his production company, Skop Productions which he had established since 1985. The company has four subsidiaries – Haslam Trading (restaurant), Haslam Properties (real estate and properties), Skop Publishing (print publications) and ME Communications (post-production facilities).
He was awarded the Ahli Mangku Negara in 1993 and the Panglima Jasa Negara in 2001, which carries the title of Dato', for his contributions to Malaysian cinema.
Personal life Yusof married twice. His first marriage was with Raja Noor Saadah Salehuddin in 1978 and divorced in 1980, they have no children. He later married Fatimah Ismail in 1982. They have four children namely Faizal, Syamsul, Shamin and Syafiq. Syamsul and Syafiq themselves are also actors and film directors.
Filmography +Key Denotes film/dramas that have not yet been released
Feature films YearTitleCredited asRoleNotesActorDirectorWriter Producer 1972 Laksamana Do Re Mi Match spectators First appearance, extra character1975 Permintaan Terakhir Idham Jiwa Remaja Yusof1976 Loceng Maut Tok Penghulu Sayang Anakku Sayang Cinta dan Lagu Malek 1979 Tiada Esok Bagimu Amir 1980 Detik 12 Malam Remie1981 Ribut Barat Adnan Jejak Bertapak Bukit KepongYusof Haslam reminisces his stint in "Bukit Kepong" MM Jaafar Hassan1982 Sikit Punya Gila Abang Yusof Senja Merah Anuar Penentuan Hafsham 1983 Mekanik The Head of the Mafia1984 Di Ambang Kasih Rusdi Melati Putih Hisyam Jauh Di Sudut Hati 1987 Rahsia Dato' Karim Wira Angkasa Yusof 1990 Driving School Dato' Zahlol1991 Juara Joe Martino Bayangan Maut ASP Razlan Harry Boy Shakila Zahari 1993 Pemburu Bayang Ramon Balada Sunny 1994 Sembilu 1995 Sembilu II 1996 Maria Mariana Tragedi Oktober 1997 Gemilang 1998 Maria Mariana II 1999 Bara 2000 Pasrah 2001 Gerak Khas The Movie DSP Helmi2002 Gerak Khas The Movie II SUPT Helmi Mr. Cinderella 2003 Janji Diana Mr. Cinderella 2 Gila-Gila Pengantin MX3 2004 Gila-Gila Pengantin Remaja 2005 GK3 The Movie SUPT Helmi Gila-Gila Pengantin Popular Audition Jury Sembilu 2005 Pontianak Menjerit 2008 Evolusi KL Drift 2009 Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam 2010 Evolusi KL Drift 2 2011 Khurafat: Perjanjian Syaitan KL Gangster Aku Bukan Tomboy 2012 Jalan Kembali: Bohsia 2 SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu 2013 Gangster Celop KL Gangster 2 2014 Abang Long Fadil 2016 Mat Moto Munafik Desolasi 2017 Abang Long Fadil 2 Himself KL Wangan Chief of Police2018 KL Special Force Munafik 2 Tangisan Akinabalu DSP Ranau Operasi X Dato' Mokhtar2019 Misteri Dilaila Rise to Power: KLGU Also as executive producer Banglo No 99 Tengku Izzuddin Shah2021 Penunggang Agama Mat Bond Malaya Ejen 2 Penunggang Agama 2 Siapa Tutup Lampu? Dr. Ali Tarantula X Dr. Yusof Enstein 2022 Abang Long Fadil 3 Film director 2023 Harun Malam As executive producer Polis Evo 3 Budak Flat 2024 Sheriff: Narko Integriti Housekeeping As executive producer Telekinesis Don Dukun Pak Don Samad 2025 Blood Brothers 2026 Libang Libu Imam 5 Bomoh As executive producer
Television series YearTitleCredited asRoleTV channelNotesActorDirectorCreator Producer 1983–1984 PJ Holdings Jamil TV1 1985/86 Remang-Remang Kotaraya (S1- S2) ASP Alif 1987/88 Harimau Rimba (S1-S2) Leftenan Jantan 1988 Disebalik Ombak Inspector 1989/90/91 Debu-Debu Kotaraya (S1-S3) ASP Jefri 1991 Metro Skuad ACP Osman Salleh 1992 Detik Metropolitan ASP Chief Unit Operation 1993 Roda Roda Kotaraya (Season 1) ASP Razlan 1994 Roda Roda Kotaraya (Season 2) DSP Razlan 1995 Skuad Khas DSP 1998–1999, 2008–2013 Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur TV1, TV2 1999–2011, 2014–2021 Gerak Khas DCP Datuk Helmi TV1, TV2, TV3 Co-director 2000 Maria Mariana The Series TV3 2004–2005 Sembilu TV2 2005 Meniti Bara 2005–2007 Sembilu Kasih TV3 2006 Janji Diana TV2 2007 Air Mata Maria TV3 2008 Farah Syakira TV2 2009–2011 Si Capik 2011 Serapah Darah Bulan Madu Astro Prima Khurafat The Series Astro Ria 2012–2013 Metro Skuad TV2 2012–2013 Evolusi KL Drift: The Series 2013 Sopi Sekuriti Astro Warna2014 Jalan Kembali TV2 Adaptation from the back Jalan Kembali: Bohsia 2. First acting Hafiz Hamidun Siri Bercapkap Dengan Jin (Season 1) Astro Mustika HD Tanah Kubur (Season 9) Yusof Astro Oasis Episode: "Qasaf"2015 Tanah Kubur (Season 11) Johan Episode: "Aku Ceraikan Kamu, Kamu, Kamu, Kamu" Siri Bercakap Dengan Jin (Season 2) Astro Prima 2015–2016 Cinta Dari Marikh TV22017 Dia Bidadariku Astro Ria My Darling, Inspektor Daniel 2018 Sejadah Untuk Dia Astro Oasis KL Gangster: Underworld Iflix Mata Ketiga Tonton 2020–2021 KL Gangster: Underworld 2 Iflix, WeTV2021 Single Terlalu Lama Datuk TV3 Diva Popular Awesome TV 2021–2022 Gerak Khas Undercover TV3 2022 Kuasa Astro Citra2023 Special Force: Anarchy Disney+ HotstarAs executive producer Persepsi Astro Ria 2024–2025 Polis Peronda TV3
Telemovie YearTitleCredited asRoleTV channelActorDirectorProducer 1976 Madu Beracun Shamsul TV1 1986 Rumah Maut 1998 Tirai Kasih Astro Ria 2000 Sebalik Bayangan TV3 2012 Asmara Beijing Astro Citra
Television Year Program Role TV channel 2013 Maharaja Lawak Mega 2013 Himself (permanent judge) Astro Mustika HD2014 1Malaysia Ikon Himself RTM Hlive: Apa Khabar Malaysia Himself (guest)Astro Ria 2017 Konsert Gegar Vaganza (Season 4) Himself (invitation jury) 2022 Master in the House Malaysia Himself (master) TV3
Honours Honours of Malaysia
Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1993) Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2001) Royal Malaysia Police Honorary Assistant Commissioner of Police awarded by the Royal Malaysia Police (2012)
Honorary degrees
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Arts (Films) at the Open University Malaysia (2018)
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