D.R. Nanayakkara

D.R. Nanayakkara

Known for

Acting

Born

January 1, 1915

Birthplace

Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka

Died

January 4, 1989 (aged 74)

Biography

Don Ruter Nanayakkara was a leading character actor of Sri Lankan cinema. Playing lanky villains and comedic characters, Nanayakkara gained popularity in films like Rekava, Kurulu Bedda and Sikuru Tharuwa.

Best known work

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984
Beyond Justice
Beyond Justice
1992
The Line of Destiny
The Line of Destiny
1956
Baddegama
Baddegama
1980
White Flowers for the Dead
White Flowers for the Dead
1978
The Yellow Robe
The Yellow Robe
1967
Thousand Thoughts
Thousand Thoughts
1968
Maruwa Samaga Wase
Maruwa Samaga Wase
1977
Lasanda
Lasanda
1974
Parasathu Mal
Parasathu Mal
1966

Filmography

  1. 1992

    Beyond Justice

    as El Mahadi

  2. 1984

    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

    as Shaman

  3. 1980

    Baddegama

    as Exorcist

  4. 1978

    White Flowers for the Dead

  5. 1977

    Maruwa Samaga Wase

    as The lame beggar

  6. 1974

    Lasanda

  7. 1968

    Thousand Thoughts

  8. 1967

    The Yellow Robe

    as Eliyas

  9. 1966

    Parasathu Mal

  10. 1956

    The Line of Destiny

    as Sena's Father, Sooty

  11. 1949

    Amma

    as Saranapala

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