Daya Alwis
November 7, 1942 (83 years old) in
Thuiappuarachchi Don Daya de Alwis (7 November 1942 – 27 April 2015), widely known as Daya Alwis, was a versatile Sri Lankan actor, screenwriter, director, and dramatist who left a lasting mark across Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. He holds the historic distinction of being the first individual in Sri Lanka to win awards covering all three major performing mediums: stage, cinema, and teledrama.
Known For
Credits
- 2016 · Paththini as Royal goldsmith
- 2011 · August Drizzle as
- 2003 · Mother Teresa of Calcutta as Kaligath Owner
- 1998 · Night of Destiny as
- 1997 · Weesi Dela as Keerala
- 1995 · The Storm as Dharme's associate
- 1994 · Mee Haraka as Bus Driver
- 1987 · The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) as Kulasuriya Postman
- 1984 · Maya as Chief Clark
- 1979 · Handaya as Commentator box viewer
- 1978 · Bambaru Awith as The Pastor
- 1976 · Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet as Saadiris
- 1976 · Mangrove Island as Punchi Mahattaya