Known For
Acting
Born
Nov 07, 1942
Died
Apr 27, 2015
Credits
15 titles
Daya Alwis
Biography
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
Filmography
Paththini
Royal goldsmith
August Drizzle
Water
Saduram
Mother Teresa
Kaligath Owner
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Kaligath Owner
Night of Destiny
Weesi Dela
Keerala
The Storm
Dharme's associate
Mee Haraka
Bus Driver
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
Kulasuriya Postman
Maya
Chief Clark
Handaya
Commentator box viewer
Bambaru Awith
The Pastor
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
Saadiris
Mangrove Island
Punchi Mahattaya