Varut Woratham

Biography

Warut Woratam (Nickname: Oh) was a Thai film and TV actor, host, and model. He is best known for his role as Kobori, an Imperial Japanese soldier and protagonist of 1988 film “Khu Kam,” which earned him a Phra Surasawadi Award (Golden Doll Award) for upcoming male actor. Warut then starred in many more films and television dramas, as well as hosting many TV shows. One of his prominent programs was “Ono Show,” which he hosted with his friend, actor Maethanee “Nino” Buranasiri. Among Warut's awards is the 1992 Golden Television Award for best actor in the drama "Nai Fun". After his career took a downturn, Warut became a heavy smoker and drinker. He had gone to rehab at least once for his drinking problem. On September 9, 2018, Warut reportedly fell unconscious at his Chiang Mai home and was admitted to a local hospital for treatment. After two nights in intensive care, he passed away on September 11, 2018. He leaves behind two children.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Legend of Suriyothai (2001) — Lord Sihatu
2. The Legend of King Naresuan 4 (2011) — Thihathu
3. Friendship (2008) — Jootden
4. The Legend of King Naresuan 3 (2011) — Thihathu
5. The Blue Elephant 2 (2009) — Chitlit (voice)
6. Oh My Ghost 3 (2012) — Hangle
7. Promise Me Not (2005) — Nikorn
8. Karn (1988) — Karn
9. Hor Hue Hue (1992) — Nammon
10. Nang Eye (1990) — Kampol
11. Dog (1991)
12. Suthee (1989) — Suthee #1
13. Sunset at Chaopraya (1988) — Kobori
14. Time Machine (1991)
15. Tomorrow I Will Love You (1989)
16. Chai Laew Lud Lei (1989) — Manoch
17. I Miss You (1992) — Teh
18. The Thai Thief (2006) — Yamada
19. Elephant Kingdom (2016)
20. Rak Nakara (2017) — Singkham
21. Pla Lhai Paai Daeng (2011) — Piyawat
22. No Escape, Let's Fight! (2013) — Den
23. Golden Spark (2001) — "Mit" Banthoeng
24. Mon Ruk Pleng Pee Bok (2015) — Angel of Death