2018Nominee
Best Performance
Father of Independence
Douglas Ranasinghe
Actor
May 27, 1945
Biography
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2026Winner
Best Performance
Dharmayuddhaya 2
2017Winner
Best Performance
Light Arose
Career Highlights
2016Highlight
Best Performance
ZOOM
2002Highlight
Best Performance
Aswasuma
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Father of Independence
Dharmayuddhaya 2
Light Arose