Wimal Kumara de Costa

Known For: Acting
Born: July 4, 1948 in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Died: November 20, 2016
Active Years: 1973–2022 (50 Years)
Total Credits: 14 credits in database

Acting Born Jul 4, 1948 Died Nov 20, 2016 Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 14 credits

Biography

Wimal Kumara de Costa works in acting. Born July 4, 1948 in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Died November 20, 2016. Archytele tracks 14 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Joe Abeywickrama 1 shared title

Ruby de Mel 1 shared title

Malini Fonseka 1 shared title

Amarasiri Kalansooriya 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

2022

Rashmi

2019

Sangili

2011

Thank You Berty

2001

Hai Hui Babi Achchi

1995

Cheriyo Captain

1984

Ara Soyza!

1981

Sagarayak Meda

1979

Sarungale

1978

Younger SisterBambaru Awith

1977

Maruwa Samaga Wase

1975

Eya Dan Loku Lamayek

1974

One League of Sky

1973

Hathdinnath Tharu

Full Filmography

14 titles

Rashmi (2022)
Sangili (2019) as Wimale
Thank You Berty (2011) as Security officer
Hai Hui Babi Achchi (2001) as Costa
Cheriyo Captain (1995) as Kang Kung
Ara Soyza! (1984) as Costa
Sagarayak Meda (1981)
Sarungale (1979) as Simon
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Younger Sister (1978)
Bambaru Awith (1978) as Weerasena
Maruwa Samaga Wase (1977) as Justin
Eya Dan Loku Lamayek (1975) as Siripala
One League of Sky (1974)
Hathdinnath Tharu (1973)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Wimal Kumara de Costa best known for?

Wimal Kumara de Costa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Younger Sister (1978), Bambaru Awith (1978).

When and where was Wimal Kumara de Costa born?

Wimal Kumara de Costa was born on July 4, 1948 in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. They passed away on November 20, 2016.

How many credits does Wimal Kumara de Costa have?

Wimal Kumara de Costa has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2022.

What is Wimal Kumara de Costa's background in cinema and television?

Wimal Kumara de Costa (4 July 1948 – 20 November 2016) was a highly celebrated veteran actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater, and television. Spanning a career of nearly five decades, he appeared in over 100 films and is widely regarded as a pioneer of the Sri Lankan mime industry. He initially gained widespread critical...