Date of Birth:

Mar 18, 1931 (95 years)

Place of Birth:

Bangkok, Thailand

Biography:

 Chalong Pakdeevijit (Thai: ฉลอง ภักดีวิจิตร) is a famous Thai action movie director. One of his main achievements is the four-part series "Gold" (ทอง). The film was a phenomenal success locally and internationally. It became the first Thai film to be widely sold to international markets. Later on "Gold 2" (Gold Raiders - 1983), "Gold 3" (The Lost Idol - 1990), and "Gold 4" (In Gold We Trust - 1992) were released.  In 2013, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award.