D.R. Nanayakkara
Acting Born Jan 1, 1915 Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka 9 credits
Biography
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.
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Full filmography
- 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