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Jagath Chamila

Acting Born Jun 6, 1972 Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 13 credits
13
Total Credits
1995–2026
32 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jagath Chamila Fernando is a Sri Lankan actor. He made his film debut in 1992 in the film Guru Gedara, playing a child. He has also appeared in theatre and television. In 2013, he won the award for Best Actor at the New York International Film Festival for his portrayal of Sami in Samige Kathava, a film based on Elmo Jayawardena's novel Sam's Story. He is one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan stage, according to critics.

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Known for

Jaffnadaraya

2026

Sihina Genena Kumariye

2020
Film

Flying with One Wing

as Vishal

Frequent co-stars

Anoma Janadari 1 shared title
Gayani Gisanthika 1 shared title
Mahendra Perera 1 shared title
W. Jayasiri 1 shared title
Wilson Gunaratne 1 shared title
Dusheni Miurangi Silva 1 shared title
Sudharshan Raveendran 1 shared title
Gihan Fernando 1 shared title
Sriyantha Mendis 1 shared title
Suraj Mapa 1 shared title

Career timeline

JaffnadarayaSiri
Father, the farmer
Passport
Ape PrincipalKadira DivyarajaThattu Deke Iskole
Sihina Genena Kumariye
The Singing Pond
Sam's Story
Flying with One Wing
This Is My Moon
The Storm

Full Filmography

13 titles
  • Jaffnadaraya (2026)
  • Siri (2026)
  • Father, the farmer (2025)
  • Passport (2024) as Amare
  • Ape Principal (2023) as Vindana's Father
  • Kadira Divyaraja (2023) as Narada Sage
  • Thattu Deke Iskole (2023) as Uncle Sugathapala aka Pala
  • Sihina Genena Kumariye (2020)
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  • The Singing Pond (2015) as Madhuwantha (Uma's Boyfriend)
  • Sam's Story (2014) as Sam
  • Flying with One Wing (2002) as Vishal
  • This Is My Moon (2000) as Prospective soldier
  • The Storm (1995) as Nimal

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jagath Chamila best known for?

Jagath Chamila is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jaffnadaraya (2026), Sihina Genena Kumariye (2020), Flying with One Wing (2002).

When and where was Jagath Chamila born?

Jagath Chamila was born on June 6, 1972 in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.

How many credits does Jagath Chamila have?

Jagath Chamila has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2026.

What is Jagath Chamila's background in cinema and television?

Jagath Chamila Fernando is a Sri Lankan actor. He made his film debut in 1992 in the film Guru Gedara, playing a child. He has also appeared in theatre and television. In 2013, he won the award for Best Actor at the New York International Film Festival for his portrayal of Sami in Samige Kathava, a film based on Elmo J...

Jagath Chamila by the numbers

13credits
10films
3TV series
1995–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (13) Born on June 6

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