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BornNovember 7, 1942
DiedApril 27, 2015 (age 72)
Film credits13
Daya Alwis
DeceasedKnown for Acting
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.
Filmography
Paththini
2016
as Royal goldsmith
August Drizzle
2011
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
2003
as Kaligath Owner
Night of Destiny
1998
Weesi Dela
1997
as Keerala
The Storm
1995
as Dharme's associate
Mee Haraka
1994
as Bus Driver
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
1987
as Kulasuriya Postman
Maya
1984
as Chief Clark
Handaya
1979
as Commentator box viewer
Bambaru Awith
1978
as The Pastor
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
1976
as Saadiris
Mangrove Island
1976
as Punchi Mahattaya