Began as a theatre actor at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), he ventured into film and television work years later. Spanky Manikan was recognized in films like "Manila in the Claws of Light" (1975), "Bona" (1980), and "Himala" (1982). He died on 14 January 2018 due to stage 4 lung cancer.
2025Lakambini, Gregoria de JesusMovieas Julio Nakpil
2016PidingMovie2012The StrangersMovie2012Himala NgayonMovie2011AmigoMovieas Tuba Joe
2011AmokMovieas Blind Man2011Forever and a DayMovieas Euge's Dad
2009Tayong DalawaTV showas Stanley King, Sr. · 178 episodes2008PloningMovieas Tsuy
2004KulimlimMovie2002Au bout du rouleauMovieas Dao2001Buhay KamaoMovieas Poldo2001The ReaperMovieas Gen. Tomas Roxas2000DeathrowMovieas Fajardo1999BulletMovie1997Behind Enemy LinesMovieas Gen. Nguy
1993Noli Me TangereTV showas Lolo ni Elias · 13 episodes1990Fatal VacationMovieas Sam
1989Cruel HorizonMovieas Kim's husband1988Saigon CommandosMovieas Jon Toi1984BonaMovieas Bona's Brother1983Broken MarriageMovie1982HimalaMovieas Orly1975Dung-awMovie1975Manila in the Claws of LightMovieas Gido