Douglas Ranasinghe
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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VideoKnown For
TV
Sangeethe
Aseni's Grandfather
2019
Film
Dharmayuddhaya 2
Upali Samaranayake
2026
Film
Wathsala Akka
1985
Film
Light Arose
Thanasiva
2017
Film
ZOOM
2016
Film
Father of Independence
Richard Aluwihare
2018
Film
Yuganthaya
Aravinda
1983
Film
Aswasuma
Police O.I.C.
2002
Film
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
Siridasa
1987
Film
Crystal Book
Siri de Silva
1994
Film
Elegy For A Mother
Divisional Secretary
2006
Film
Dharmayuddhaya
Upali Samaranayake
2017
Film
Sri Siddhartha Gautama
King Suprabuddha
2013
Filmography
2026FilmDharmayuddhaya 2as Upali Samaranayake2019TVSangeetheas Aseni's Grandfather2018FilmFather of Independenceas Richard Aluwihare2017FilmDharmayuddhayaas Upali Samaranayake2017FilmLight Aroseas Thanasiva2016FilmZOOM2013FilmSri Siddhartha Gautamaas King Suprabuddha2006FilmElegy For A Motheras Divisional Secretary2002FilmAswasumaas Police O.I.C.1994FilmCrystal Bookas Siri de Silva1987FilmThe Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)as Siridasa1985FilmWathsala Akka1983FilmYuganthayaas Aravinda