D.R. Nanayakkara
Biography
D.R. Nanayakkara works in acting. Born January 1, 1915 in Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka. Archytele tracks 9 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) as Shaman
- Baddegama (1980) as Exorcist
- Beyond Justice (1992) as El Mahadi
- Maruwa Samaga Wase (1977) as The lame beggar
- The Line of Destiny (1956) as Sena's Father, Sooty
- White Flowers for the Dead (1978)
- Parasathu Mal (1966)
- Lasanda (1974)
- The Yellow Robe (1967) as Eliyas
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is D.R. Nanayakkara best known for?
D.R. Nanayakkara is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Baddegama (1980), The Line of Destiny (1956).
When and where was D.R. Nanayakkara born?
D.R. Nanayakkara was born on January 1, 1915 in Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka.
How many credits does D.R. Nanayakkara have?
D.R. Nanayakkara has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1992.
What is D.R. Nanayakkara's background in cinema and television?
Don Ruter Nanayakkara was a leading character actor of Sri Lankan cinema. Playing lanky villains and comedic characters, Nanayakkara gained popularity in films like Rekava, Kurulu Bedda and Sikuru Tharuwa.
D.R. Nanayakkara by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) as Shaman — aged about 69
- The Line of Destiny (1956) as Sena's Father, Sooty — aged about 41
- Baddegama (1980) as Exorcist — aged about 65
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