Douglas Ranasinghe

Biography

Douglas Ranasinghe is a prominent, veteran Sri Lankan actor, dramatist, director, writer, and broadcaster who has contributed to local cinema, theater, and television for over five decades. Born on May 27, 1945, in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, he is widely celebrated for his versatile character acting and distinct screen presence. He received his primary education at St. Anne's College, Kurunegala and later honed his filmmaking crafts at the prestigious London International Film School.

Known For

Father of Independence

as Richard Aluwihare

Dharmayuddhaya

as Upali Samaranayake

Light Arose

as Thanasiva

Aswasuma

as Police O.I.C.

Sri Siddhartha Gautama

as King Suprabuddha

Crystal Book

as Siri de Silva

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)

as Siridasa

Dharmayuddhaya 2

as Upali Samaranayake

Elegy For A Mother

as Divisional Secretary

Wathsala Akka