Douglas Ranasinghe
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1945-05-27
Known for
- Father of Independence (2018) — Richard Aluwihare
- Dharmayuddhaya (2017) — Upali Samaranayake
- Light Arose (2017) — Thanasiva
- Aswasuma (2002) — Police O.I.C.
- Dharmayuddhaya 2 (2026) — Upali Samaranayake
- Sri Siddhartha Gautama (2013) — King Suprabuddha
- Crystal Book (1994) — Siri de Silva
- The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) (1987) — Siridasa
- Elegy For A Mother (2006) — Divisional Secretary
- Wathsala Akka (1985)
- ZOOM (2016)
- Yuganthaya (1983) — Aravinda
- Sangeethe (2019) — Aseni's Grandfather