D.R. Nanayakkara
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1915-01-01 · Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka
- Died
- 1989-01-04
Known for
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) — Shaman
- Beyond Justice (1992) — El Mahadi
- The Line of Destiny (1956) — Sena's Father, Sooty
- Baddegama (1980) — Exorcist
- White Flowers for the Dead (1978)
- The Yellow Robe (1967) — Eliyas
- Thousand Thoughts (1968)
- Maruwa Samaga Wase (1977) — The lame beggar
- Lasanda (1974)
- Parasathu Mal (1966)
- Amma (1949) — Saranapala