V. K. Ramasamy (actor)

V. K. Ramasamy
Born
Virudhunagar Kanthan Ramasamy

1 January 1926
Virudhunagar, Madras State, British Indian (now) Tamil Nadu, India
Died24 December 2002(2002-12-24) (aged 76)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Actor, Comedian, Film producer
Years active1947–2002
SpouseRamani Ammal
Children7
In this Indian name, the name Virudhunagar Kanthan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ramasamy.

Virudhunagar Kanthan Ramasamy (1 January 1926 – 24 December 2002) better known as VKR was an Indian actor, comedian and film producer who was known for his versatility in various character roles, he played in Tamil films from 1947 to 2001.