Amarasiri Kalansooriya
Acting Born Sep 20, 1940 Kandy, Sri Lanka 6 credits
Biography
Amarasiri Kalansuriya (20 September 1940 – 1 April 2023), affectionately known as "Kalan," was a legendary Sri Lankan actor celebrated for his naturalistic performances in cinema, theatre, and television. He was a defining figure in the "golden era" of Sri Lankan cinema, often portraying relatable, everyman characters that resonated deeply with local audiences.
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Frequent co-stars
Joe Abeywickrama
1 shared title
Wimal Kumara de Costa
1 shared title
Ruby de Mel
1 shared title
Malini Fonseka
1 shared title
Vijaya Kumaratunga
1 shared title
Cyril Wickramage
1 shared title
Daya Thennakoon
1 shared title
W. Jayasiri
1 shared title
Daya De Alwis
1 shared title
Vincent Vas
1 shared title
Career timeline
Sagarayak Meda
Younger SisterBambaru AwithApeksha
One League of Sky
Hanthane Kathawa
Full filmography
- One League of Sky (1974)
- Younger Sister (1978)
- Bambaru Awith (1978) as Sanath
- Hanthane Kathawa (1968) as University Student
- Apeksha (1978)
- Sagarayak Meda (1981)