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D.R. Nanayakkara

Acting Born Jan 1, 1915 Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka 9 credits
9
Total Credits
1956–1992
37 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

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

Beyond Justice
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Baddegama
White Flowers for the Dead
Maruwa Samaga Wase
Lasanda
The Yellow Robe
Parasathu Mal
The Line of Destiny

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)
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  • 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

9credits
9films
0TV series
1956–1992active years

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