| H.A Perera | |
|---|---|
| Born | Habarakadage Aloysius Perera May 10, 1952 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Died | February 4, 2010 (aged 59) Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1973 - 2010 |
H. A. Perera (May 10, 1950 – February 4, 2010) was a Sri Lankan actor who made a mark through his appearances on several popular television serials and films.
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Habarakadage Alosius Perera was born in Colombo to Palagame Arachchige Mary Theresa and Habarakadage Vincent Perera. He attended Modera (Mutwal) St. James's school.
Perera made his way through several higher education schools and completed his studies in London. In 1973 he joined his first theatrical group. Perera joined Ranga Shilpa Shalika conducted by Dhamma Jagoda at Lionel Wendt Art center, to study music but found his career changed to acting.[1]
In 1982, Perera made his television debut with a role in Janalayan A Amutha. Subsequently Perera has been a regular on television serials appearing in Doo Daruwo and Nedeyo among others.
He acted in the stage plays such as Bosath Dekma, Raja Dekma, Spartacus, Wedikkarayo and Julius Caesar. [2]
He portrayed Jesus in Niriella's first film, Palamuveniya saha Anthimaya. In 1987, he appeared in the film for which he is best-remembered, Sumitra Peries' Sagara Jalaya Madi Haduwa Oba Hinda. He directed music in Niriella's stage plays and was the first instructor of Jana Karaliya. [3][4]
H.A. Perera died on February 4, 2010, aged 59, in hospital after a brief illness.[5] [6]