Sunil Hettiarachchi

Sunil Hettiarachchi
Born Sunil Edmund Hettiarachchi
1937
Died 3 December, 2015
Maradana, Colombo
Nationality Sri Lankan
Occupation Actor
Known for Famous Comedy Actor

Sunil Edmund Hettiarachchi (1937 – 3 December 2015)[1] was a well-known Sri Lankan comedian and character actor known for his bald appearance with a full beard and skinny frame.[2]

Hettiarchchi began his film career in 1982 playing a servant in Kadawunu Poronduwa. He began to gain fame with his comic roles in low budget genre films in the late-80s and 90s which emphasized his comical look.

Despite primarily playing comedic roles, Hettiarachchi has appeared in several art films in small character roles. In 1987, he played a small role in Tissa Abeysekera's Viragaya. In 1992, He has a role in Kulageya. In 1994, he plays a comic character in Mee Haraka. He also has had roles in Me Mage Sandai (2001).

He has also acted in International productions filmed in Sri Lanka like The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo (1997) and Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor (both 1997).

References

  1. ↑ Kumara, Nuwan Nayanajith (2005). Sri Lankeya Cinema Vanshaya (Sri Lankan Film Chronicle). Sarasavi Publishers. ISBN 955-573-367-8.
  2. ↑ "Veteran actor Sunil Hettiarachchi passes away". Newsfirst Sri Lanka News.



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