Daya Alwis
Born: 1942-11-07
Died: 2015-04-27
Known 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
2016
- Paththini as Royal goldsmith
2011
2003
- Mother Teresa of Calcutta as Kaligath Owner
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
- Mangrove Island as Punchi Mahattaya
- Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet as Saadiris