Daya Alwis
14 movies · 1 TV show
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Nov 7, 1942
- Died
- Apr 27, 2015 (age 72)
- Also known as
- Daya De 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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Daya Alwis: movies and TV shows
Acting (15)
- 2016 Paththini
as Royal goldsmith
- 2011
- 2005 Water
as Saduram
- 2003 Mother Teresa of Calcutta
as Kaligath Owner
- 2003
- 1998
- 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