Jamil Sulong was born on August 6, 1926 in Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. He was a director and writer, known for
Ranjau Sepanjang Jalan (1983),
Gerak kilat (1966) and
Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup (1959). He was married to
Rosnani. He died on September 25, 2014 in Bukit Utama, Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia.