Daya Alwis
Acting
November 7, 1942
Died April 27, 2015 (72 years old)
15
Acting Credits
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.
Known For
Filmography
Paththini
2016
as Royal goldsmith
4
August Drizzle
2011
6.5
Water
2005
as Saduram
6.8
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
2003
as Kaligath Owner
6.6
Mother Teresa
2003
as Kaligath Owner
4.7
Night of Destiny
1998
Weesi Dela
1997
as Keerala
9
The Storm
1995
as Dharme's associate
Mee Haraka
1994
as Bus Driver
10
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
1987
as Kulasuriya Postman
9
Maya
1984
as Chief Clark
Handaya
1979
as Commentator box viewer
5
Bambaru Awith
1978
as The Pastor
7.3
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet
1976
as Saadiris
5
Mangrove Island
1976
as Punchi Mahattaya
9