Hail Amir

1. Name: Hail Amir / Abdul Hail Amir

2. Occupation: Entertainer

3. Date and place of birth: November 2,1945, Kebun Lama, Jalan Kampar, Penang

4. Education:

1. Methodist Boys School
2. Sekolah Rendah Dato Keramat

5. Contributions:

1. Dancer (1971), guitarist (1971), singer (1975), actor (1975)
2. Cultural dancer at Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara
3. Performed in London in 1973 during Malaysian Airlines’ inaugural flight there
4. His major acting role came in 1972, in a movie called Jiwa Remaja
5. Also acted in Cinta Dan Lagu , Menanti Hari Esok , Dendang Perantau and Sesuci Air Mata Ibu
6. Auditioned for EMI record label in 1975
7. His most popular song was Wajah Kesayangan Hamba
8. His favourite duet partner has always been Uji Rashid. The duo are best known for their Hari Raya Aidilfitri song Seloka Hari Raya.
9. Member of the Malaysian Artistes’ Association (Karyawan)

6. Honours and Awards:

1. Anugerah Tokoh Kesenian, Persatuan Melayu Pulau Pinang