Vijaya Nandasiri

Born: 1947-05-06 in Maharagama, Sri Lanka

Died: 2016-08-08

Known For: Acting

Biography

Ilukpitiya Mudiyanselage Vijaya Nandasiri (born 6 May 1947 – died 8 August 2016 as විජය නන්දසිරි) was an award-winning actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. Considered a leading dramatist in Sri Lankan cinema, he was also a singer and a producer. He had a varied career beginning in theater and extending into the film as a dramatic actor; his most recent roles were steeped in comedy and include credits in Sinhala sitcoms like Nonawaruni Mahathwaruni, Ethuma, Yes Boss and Kathura.

Filmography

2015

Suhada Koka as Rajamanthri

2014

Ko Mark No Mark as Mark

2011

King Hanther as King Hanther

2007

Ran Kevita as Suran's Father
Sikuru Hathe as Mangala Jaya

2005

Butterfly Wings as Doctor

2003

Pissu Trible as Sakalasuriya 'Mudalali'

2002

Pissu Double as Wickie
Bahubuthayo as Alcoholic God

1990

Life of Christ's as Shadipathiya