Fernando Poe Jr. Bio: Cause of Death, Age, Net Worth, Education, Wikipedia, Movies, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings

Ronald Allan Kelley Poe was a famous Filipino actor. He is better known as Fernando Poe Jr. or FPJ for short.

He worked as a film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. FPJ had a long and successful career as an action star. People called him “Da King” because of his popularity.

Profile

• Full Name: Ronald Allan Kelley Poe
• Stage Name: Fernando Poe Jr
• Born: August 20, 1939
• Died: 14 December 2004 (age 65 years)
• Birthplace: Manila, Philippines.
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Fernando Poe Sr. and Elizabeth Kelley y Gatbonton
• Siblings: Andy Poe, Conrad Poe, Freddie Poe, Elizabeth Poe, Genevieve Poe, Evangeline Poe.
• Spouse: Susan Roces
• Children: Ronnian Poe, Lovi Poe, and Grace Poe.
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $50 million

Early Life And Education

Fernando Poe Jr. was a famous Filipino actor and director. He was also a producer, screenwriter, and politician. He was born on August 20, 1939, in Manila, Philippines. His parents were Fernando Poe Sr. and Elizabeth Kelley y Gatbonton. He had six siblings: Andy Poe, Conrad Poe, Freddie Poe, Elizabeth Poe, Genevieve Poe, And Evangeline Poe.

In 1953, he finished primary school at San Beda College. He then went to high school at San Sebastian College. After that, he studied theater arts at Mapúa Institute of Technology and the University of the East. Fernando Poe Jr. was proud of his Filipino heritage.

Career

Fernando Poe Jr. was a famous actor who appeared in about 300 films from 1955 to 2003. He started in the film industry as a stuntman after his father, Fernando Poe Sr., passed away. His first film was Anak ni Palaris, released in 1955. This film was a sequel to one that featured his father.

Fernando became well-known after starring in the 1956 film Lo Waist Gang. He often played roles that showed him as a hero for the poor and oppressed. Some of his most important films include Only the Brave Know Hell in 1965, Santiago! in 1970, and Asedillo in 1971. He also starred in Bato sa Buhangin in 1976 and Durugin si Totoy Bato in 1979.

In 1980, he directed and starred in Ang Panday, which became popular and had sequels. Other notable films include Roman Rapido and Isang Bala Ka Lang!, both released in 1983. He acted in Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite, Muslim .357, and Batang Quiapo in 1986. He continued to make films like Kahit Konting Pagtingin in 1990, Ang Probinsyano in 1996, Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko… in 1999, and Ang Dalubhasa in 2000.

Social Media

• Fernando Poe Jr. does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Fernando Poe Jr. was a famous actor and director in the Philippines. He married Susan Roces in 1968. They had three children: Ronnian Poe, Lovi Poe, and Grace Poe.

Sadly, he died from a stroke just seven months after running for president. His death made many people sad. Hundreds of thousands attended his wake and funeral to honor him.

Net Worth

Fernando Poe Jr. was a well-known actor and director in the Philippines. He made a big impact on the film industry. Over his successful career, he earned around $50 million.

His main income came from acting, directing, producing, and writing for films and TV shows. Besides his film work, he was also active in politics. He even ran for president in the 2004 Philippine elections