Tennison Cooray
| Tennison Cooray | |
|---|---|
| Born | Moratuwa, Sri Lankan |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation | Actor, Screenplay Writer, Director |
| Years active | 1986- present |
Tennison Cooray ( සිංහල:ටෙනිසන් කුරේ ), is a Sri Lankan film and stage actor,[1][2] screenplay writer, and director. He is one of Sri Lanka's best-known comedians, along with Freddie Silva and Bandu Samarasinghe.[3][4] He is known for the many stage dramas he has performed in throughout the country. He has also appeared in comedy films with Samarasinghe on numerous occasions, including Ra Daniyel Dawal Migel 1,2,3, Pissu Puso, Kolompoor, Parliament jokes, and Somy boys. His first film as a director was Thank you Berty, which was released on 25 November 2011.[5][6]
Early life
He studied at Methodist High School, Moratuwa.
Filmography
Cooray debuted in Sinhla cinema in Peralikarayo. He wrote the story and screenplay, as well as and acting in the film.. Cooray wrote the stories for Vijaya Kumaranatunga's Waradata Danduwam and Dinesh Priyasad's Kolompoor. He directed and acted in Thank You Berty.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Peralikarayo | Vijay's Brother | film's scriptwriter |
| 1987 | Nommara Ekai | film's scriptwriter | |
| 1987 | Obatai Priye Adare | Anta | film's scriptwriter |
| 1988 | Chandingeth Chandiya | ||
| 1990 | Sambudu Mahima | ||
| Hondin Nathnam Narakin | |||
| Esala Sanda | |||
| Cheriyo Doctor | Attendant | ||
| 1991 | Alibaba Saha Horu 40 | ||
| 1992 | Singha Raja | ||
| Sinhayageth Sinhaya | |||
| Ranabime Weeraya | |||
| 1993 | Come or Go Chicago | Harrah the Karrah | |
| Vijay Saha Ajay | |||
| 1994 | Love 94 | Ballpoint | |
| 1995 | Cheriyo Captain | Bantum | |
| 1996 | Cheriyo Darling | Doctor Dunath Mala 'D. M' | |
| 1998 | Re Daniel Dawal Migel 1 | Migel | |
| 1999 | Kolompoor | Thadawansa | plays seven different roles |
| Nagaran | Lakiya | ||
| 2000 | Re Daniel Dawal Migel 2 | Migel | |
| 2001 | Pissu Pusoo | ||
| Jonsun and Gonsun | Jonson | ||
| Kolamba Koloppan | Tenny | ||
| 2002 | Parliament Jokes | P.K Amaris | |
| Somy Boys | Binna Aiyya | ||
| Love 2002 | Tom | ||
| Seethala Gini Kandu | Tamil policeman | ||
| 2003 | Aladinge Waldin | Aladdin 'Dean Martin' | |
| Taxi Driver | |||
| Hitha Honda Pisso | Sunny | ||
| Vala In London | Valentine 'Vala' / Professor Surpentine | ||
| 2004 | Re Daniel Dawal Migel 3 | 008 / Migiel | |
| Ohoma Harida | Sathyapala | ||
| Clean Out | Bookie | ||
| 2005 | James Bond | James/Jamies | |
| 2007 | Jundai Gundai | Gunda | |
| Hai Master | |||
| Weda Beri Tarzan | Tarzan / Mesan | dual role | |
| 2008 | Ai Oba Thaniwela | ||
| 2010 | Hadawatha Mal Yayai | ||
| Ape Yalu Punchi Boothaya | Jeevang Gurungnanse | guest appearance | |
| Wada Bari Tarzan Mathisabayata | Tarzan | ||
| 2011 | Kiwwada Nahi Nokiwwada Nahi | Sanath Perera | |
| Thank You Berty | Berty | Cooray's first directorial role | |
| 2012 | Jeevithe Lassanai | Kalyana / Ku.Ku.La(Kude Kudu Laos) | |
| 2013 | Ranja | Johnny | |
| 2014 | Supiri Andare | Andare / Galiver | Dual Role |
| Parapura | Dilanga's friend | Minor role | |
| 2015 | Singa Machan Charlie | Charlie | |
| 2017 | Kota Uda Express | ||
| Devani Warama | |||
| TBD | Yama Raja Siri | Post production.[7] | |
| TBD | Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya[8] | ||
| TBD | Nathi Bari Tarzan[9] | ||
| TBD | Ugulai Magulai[10] |
References
- ↑ "Tennyson Cooray". imdb. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ↑ "Actor Tennyson Cooray". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ↑ "Golden Stars with the Golden Chimes". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka).
- ↑ "22 years of MAF". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka).
- ↑ "Thank You Berty". SIRISARA film. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ↑ "A serious chat with Tennyson Cooray". Nation.lk. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ "Director in many roles". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
- ↑ "Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya in post productions". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
- ↑ "No creepers al all". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ↑ "Ugulai Magulai starts". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 30 July 2017.