Douglas Ranasinghe
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Douglas Ranasinghe is a prominent, veteran Sri Lankan actor, dramatist, director, writer, and broadcaster who has contributed to local cinema, theater, and television for over five decades. Born on May 27, 1945, in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, he is widely celebrated for his versatile character acting and distinct screen presence. He received his primary education at St. Anne's College, Kurunegala and later honed his filmmaking crafts at the prestigious London International Film School.
Known for
Credits
Dharmayuddhaya 2 (2026)
as Upali Samaranayake
Wathsala Akka (1985)
Actor
Father of Independence (2018)
as Richard Aluwihare
Light Arose (2017)
as Thanasiva
ZOOM (2016)
Actor
Aswasuma (2002)
as Police O.I.C.
Yuganthaya (1983)
as Aravinda
Sri Siddhartha Gautama (2013)
as King Suprabuddha
Crystal Book (1994)
as Siri de Silva
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) (1987)
as Siridasa
Dharmayuddhaya (2017)
as Upali Samaranayake
Elegy For A Mother (2006)
as Divisional Secretary