Nirut Sirichanya (born 2 May 1947) is a Thai movie and television actor. He is best known internationally for his role as Lauren's father Fong in the 2011 sequel The Hangover Part II.[1] He is the recipient of Suphannahong National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor.

Nirut Sirichanya
นิรุตติ์ ศิริจรรยา
Born
Nirut Sirichanya

(1947-05-02) 2 May 1947 (age 77)
Bangkok, Thailand
NationalityThai
Other namesNhing
Occupations
  • Actor
  • engineer
Years active1970–present
Notable work

Early life

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Nirut was born on 2 May 1947. He attended Assumption College in Bangkok and received a graduate certificate in Business Administration in Australia. He then went to Kuala Lumpur to study. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree, he started working at AM PAC as an engineer, before moving to positions in various airline companies, including Alitalia.

Career

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Nirut began his acting career at the suggestion of Terng Stiphuang. His first TV series was Sangsoon, in which he co-starred. He then starred in Kae Kop Fah (Just Horizon), shown on Channel 3. By now known throughout Thailand, he attracted the most attention for his part as Jaded in Poo Cha Na Sib Tid.

His first film was Derby, and he continues to perform to this day. He gained international attention from his role in The Hangover Part II.

Nirut also appeared as a judge in the first season of Thailand's Got Talent.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
2010 Fai Amata Thungfat Channel 9
2011 Thailand's Got Talent Judge Channel 3
2018 The Crown Princess King Henry Antoine Phillipe of Hrysos Channel 3
2018 Love Destiny Chaophraya Horathibodi, Dej's father Channel 3
2019 Until We Meet Again Mr. Ariyasakul, Korn's father LINE TV
2021 Tea Box Vichai Thai PBS
LINE TV
Tawan Tok Din Than Amarin TV
2022 Devil Sister Anon GMM 25
Sai Lub Lip Gloss Senit Channel 3
Dong Dok Mai Sakon One 31
2023 Tee Sood Kong Huajai Channel 3

Filmography

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Year Title Role Note
2003 MahaAut Kajorn
2004 Thawhiphob Mannichan's Father
2005 Shum Mha Puen Lhi Meng
The King Maker Pha Chairacha
2006 The Last Song Pradhung
Archan Yai Doctor.Prakij
2007 Hitman File Lheemang
Opapatika Sadok
Protégé Gen Chanchai
2008 Ong Bak 2 Bua
2009 Formosa Betrayed Professor Huang
2010 Duang Antrarai Jay's Father
Ong Bak 3 Bua
2011 The Burma Conspiracy Général Kyaw Min
The Hangover Part II Fong Srisai, Lauren's father
Kon Khon Khuu Sek
2013 King Naresuan 5 Toungoo
Clouds of Memories Zak
2014 The Last Executioner TV Interviewer
Lupin the 3rd Pramuk
2016 Senses from Siam Tanthong
2018 Mordkommission Istanbul: Thailand Somchai
2019 The Cave Minister of Tourism
TBA The Knife Thrower Manit Lekpai Pre-Production

Accolades

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Awards Year Category Nominee/work Result
Suphannahong National Film Awards 2006 Best Supporting Actor The Last Song Won
2007 Hitman File Nominated
2012 Kon Khon Nominated
Asian Television Awards 2021 Best Actor in a Leading Role Teabox: Old Man and a Mad Dog Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "The Hangover Part II". Variety. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
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