Sanath Gunathilake
| Sanath Gunathilake | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Somsiri Sanath Julien Gunatilake 27 October 1955 Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Kingswood College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Somsiri Sanath Julien Gunatilake (Sinhala:සෝමසිරි සනත් ජුලියන් ගුණතිලක) is a Sri Lankan film actor and film director (born 27 October 1955). A highly versatile actor across many genres, Gunatilake is a veteran actor in the Sri Lankan cinema industry, debuted in 1978 in the movie Situ Kumariyo, directed by Vijaya Dharmasiri. The turning point of his success as an actor was his starring role in the movie Ganga Addara, directed by Sumitra Peries.
Personal life
Gunatilake was born in Kandy to a middle-class family, where his father was a lawyer and mother was a teacher. According to him, his mother is a good fan of cinema, and this has influenced him to take part in the art at an early age. He educated at Kingswood College, Kandy and successfully passed GCE O/L, but failed to mark in A/L as he wished to do.[1]
Film career
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ganga Addara | Ranjith | |
| 1981 | Vajira | ||
| Situ Kumariyo | |||
| Sathweni Dawasa | |||
| Sathkulu Pauwa | |||
| Saranga | |||
| Aradhana $ | |||
| Amme Mata Samawenna | |||
| 1982 | Yahalu Yeheli | ||
| Thani Tharuwa | |||
| Ridee Nimnaya | |||
| Nawatha Hamu Wemu | |||
| Kiri Suwanda | |||
| Kele Mal | |||
| Chathu Madhura | |||
| 1983 | Sivu Ranga Sena | ||
| Sister Mary | |||
| Kaliyugaya | |||
| 1984 | Thaththai Puthai | ||
| Shirani | |||
| Batti | |||
| Sathi Puja | |||
| Sasara Chethana | |||
| Podi Ralahami | |||
| Maya | |||
| Maala Giravi | |||
| Dewani Gamana | Saman | ||
| 1985 | Vasity Kella | ||
| Mihidum Salu | Doctor | ||
| Kiri Madu Wel | |||
| Chalitha Rangali | as Producer | ||
| Aya Waradida Oba Kiyanna | |||
| Araliya Mal | Chandana | ||
| 1986 | Prarthana | ||
| Maldeniye Simiyon | |||
| Mal Warusa | |||
| Koti Valigaya | |||
| Dinuma | |||
| Awurudu Da | |||
| 1987 | Viragaya | Aravinda | Sarasaviya Awards - Best Actor |
| Thaththi Man Adarei | |||
| Randamwel | |||
| Raja Wedakarayoo | Ranjan | ||
| Obatai Priye Adare | Amith | ||
| Mangala Thegga | |||
| Kawuluva | |||
| 1988 | Satana | ||
| Rasa Rahasak | Sanath/Wickrama | ||
| Chandingeth Chandiya | Dharmadasa | ||
| 1989 | Okkoma Rajavaru | ||
| Nommara 17 | Naatha | ||
| Kedapathaka Chaya | Sarasaviya Awards - Best Supporting Actor | ||
| 1990 | Pem Rajadahana | ||
| Palama Yata | Willie | Sarasaviya Awards - Best Actor | |
| Madhu Sihina | Suraj | ||
| Hodin Nathnam Narakin | Lokke | ||
| Dese Mal Pipila | Sumedha | ||
| 1991 | Uthura Dakuna | Sanath | |
| Love In Bangkok | Jagath | ||
| Dhanaya | Athula | ||
| Cheriyo Doctor | Chaminda Randenigala | ||
| 1992 | Sisila Ginigani | Harris | as Producer |
| Sinhayangeth Sinhaya | Mahesh | ||
| Sakkara Sooththara | |||
| Rumathiyai Neethiyai | as Producer/Screen Writer | ||
| Raja Daruwo | Sanath and his father (dual role) | ||
| Malsara Doni | |||
| Kiyala Wedek Nae | |||
| 1993 | Sasara Serisaranathek Oba Mage | as Producer | |
| Nelum Ha Samanmalee | |||
| Madara Parasathu | Sirithunga | ||
| Chaya | |||
| Bambasara Bisawu | |||
| 1994 | Sujatha new | ||
| Mee Haraka | |||
| Hello My Darlin | |||
| Aathmaa | |||
| 1995 | Vairayen Vairaya | ||
| Inspector Geetha | |||
| Cheriyo Captain | Rahal | ||
| 1996 | Veediye Veeraya | ||
| Sebae Mithura | |||
| Bawa Sasara | |||
| 1997 | Duwata Mawaka Misa | ||
| 1998 | Vimukthi | ||
| Eya Obata Barai | |||
| Dorakada Marawa | |||
| 2000 | Sanda Yahanata | ||
| Raajya Sewaya Pinisai | |||
| Pem Kekula | |||
| Chakraayudha | |||
| 2001 | Oba Koheda Priye | George Madanayake | |
| 2002 | Somy Boys | Sanath | |
| Agnidahaya | Ambanwala Rala | ||
| 2003 | Wekande Walauwa | Gunapala | |
| Sudu Kaluwara | Seemon Fernando 'Mudalali' | ||
| Sakman Maluwa | Tissa | Sarasaviya Awards - Best Actor | |
| Le Kiri Kandulu | Asela | ||
| 2004 | Selamuthu Pinna | Sanath Sir | |
| Randiya Dahara | Colonel Chanuka Hettiarachchi | ||
| Mille Soya | Sagara | ||
| Diya Yata Gindara | Sampath Harischandra | ||
| 2005 | Sulanga | Senarathne | |
| Asani Warsha | Minister Sirimanne | ||
| Sudu Kalu Saha Alu | Assa Peter | ||
| 2006 | Nilambare | ||
| Anjalika | Clifford | ||
| Ammawarune | Doctor | ||
| Naga Kanya | Saman | ||
| 2007 | Asai Man Piyabanna | Sapumal Senadheera | |
| Aganthukaya | Chief Minister Simon Galagedara | ||
| 2008 | Rosa Kele | Mr. Sooriyabandara | |
| Pitasakwala Kumarayai Pancho Hathai | |||
| Nil Diya Yahana | |||
| Adaraye Namayen | |||
| Superstar | Ranjith Bandara | ||
| Siri Raja Siri | Principal | ||
| 2009 | Kanyavi | Janaka | |
| Ekamath Eka Rateka | As Director/Screen Play Writer | ||
| Dancing Star | |||
| Alimankada | Major Kiriella | ||
| Ali Surathal | Rathnayaka | ||
| 2010 | Uththara | Minister Niwanthudawa | |
| Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe | |||
| Mago Digo Dai | Minister Sathyapala | ||
| Hadawatha Mal Yayai | |||
| 2011 | Sinhawalokanaya | Gam Muladani | |
| King Hunther | Nayakathuma | ||
| Gamani | Military Officer | ||
| Angara Dangara | Principal Pathirana | ||
| 2012 | Sihinaya Dige Enna | Father | |
| 2013 | Doni | ||
| Ira Laga Wadi | Underworld Leader | ||
| Super Six | |||
| 2014 | Samige Kathawa | ||
| Parapura | Minister Rajamanthri | ||
| Kalpanthe Sihinayak | Mapa | ||
| 2015 | Sinhaya | Minister | |
| Sinahawa Atharin | Wimal | ||
| Pravegaya | Police Officer | Guest Appearance | |
| 2017 | Pani Makuluwo | Ranaweera |
References
- ↑ "Sanath Gunathilake’s epiphanies". The Island. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
External links
- "Sanath Gunathilaka". nfc.gov.lk.
- "Sanath Gunathilaka - Sinhala Cinema Database". films.lk.
- "Sri Lanka Newspaper Articles". gossiplankahotnews.com.
- "Sanath Gunathilaka". IMDb.
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