Omar Rojik, whose real name is Omar bin Ali, a Kedahan, was born on 23rd of November, 1925 in Semerang Perak, Alor Setar, and received his early education at the Malay and English schools until standard three.

During his school days, he could play a number of musical instruments, could recite poems by memorizing them and was keen in reading Indonesian novels. Upon completion of his schooling, he started working in the PWD (Public Works Department or Jabatan Kerja Raya) workshop. He joined the activities of the youth movement and was involved in the repair of aircraft during the Japanese Occupation. Apart from that, he was involved in politics and joined the party headed by Ahmad Boestamam. In search of permanent employment, he migrated to Singapore. There, he met R. Azmi who got him a job as a labourer at the Malay Film Productions (MFP) Company. It was from here that he came to know the local film world. He was one of the few Malays who were given the opportunity to direct films produced by the MFP.

His involvement in the acting world started when he was offered small parts and gradually chosen to play the more important and prominent roles.

Experience

• Acted as a Japanese soldier in the film "Sarjan Hassan" (1955)
  
• Acted in the film "Manusia", beside actress Kasma Booty (1957)
  
• Directed the production of "Sumpah Wanita" (1960)
  
• Directed the production of "Pertarungan" (1960)
  
• Directed the production of "Panji Semerang" (1961)
  
• Directed the production of "Kasih Tanpa Sayang" (1962)
  
• Directed the production of "Pilih Menantu" (1963)
  
• Directed the production of "Siapa Besar" (1963)
  
• Directed the production of "Sayang Si Buta" (1965)
  
• Directed the production of "Takdir" (1965)
  
• Directed the production of "Dahaga" (1966)
  
• Directed the production of "Aksi Kuching" (1966)
  
• Directed the production of "A Go Go '67" (1967)