Christopher Greet

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Christopher (Chris) Greet was a hugely popular announcer and presenter of radio programs with Radio Ceylon, the oldest radio station in South Asia. Chris Greet enjoyed iconic status alongside other announcers of Radio Ceylon. Millions tuned into the radio station.

Chis Greet was not just an announcer - he is a distinguished actor. One of his earliest roles was as a British officer in the wartime epic with Sir Alec Guinness - Bridge on the River Kwai, the classic was filmed in Ceylon. Chris Greet also appeared in several plays in Colombo alongside great Ceylonese actors such as Lucien de Zoysa and Eddie Nathanielz.

Chris Greet has also appeared in plays, films and television comedy programs such as:

  • "The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells" (2001) (mini) TV Series .... Club Servant Jones
  • Alice in Wonderland (1999) (TV) .... White Castle
  • "Dinnerladies" (1998) TV Series .... Mr. Michael
  • On Dangerous Ground (1996) (TV) .... Chao Lin
  • Funny Bones (1995) .... Lawrence Berger
  • Rampage (1978) .... Martin Squires
  • Sorungeth Soru (1967)

TV Guest Appearances:

  • "Dinotopia" playing "Elder #1" in episode: "Crossroads" (episode # 1.13) 17 August 2003
  • "Dinotopia" playing "Elder #1" in episode: "The Cure: Part 1" (episode # 1.11) 3 August 2003

Chris Greet now lives in the United Kingdom. He plays an active role with the Sri Lanka Christian Association in the United Kingdom.

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