D.R. Nanayakkara
Actor
Born Jan 1, 1915 · Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka
Active 1956–1989
Don Ruter Nanayakkara was a leading character actor of Sri Lankan cinema. Playing lanky villains and comedic characters, Nanayakkara gained popularity in films like Rekava, Kurulu Bedda and Sikuru Tharuwa.
Filmography
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) — ShamanWhite Flowers for the Dead (1978)The Line of Destiny (1956) — Sena's Father, SootyThe Yellow Robe (1967) — EliyasThousand Thoughts (1968)Baddegama (1980) — ExorcistBeyond Justice (1992) — El MahadiMaruwa Samaga Wase (1977) — The lame beggarLasanda (1974)Parasathu Mal (1966)