D.R. Nanayakkara
Actor
- Born
- January 1, 1915 · Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka
- Died
- January 4, 1989 (age 74)
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.
Known for
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
May 23, 1984
Beyond Justice
December 2, 1992
The Line of Destiny
December 28, 1956
Baddegama
January 1, 1980
White Flowers for the Dead
January 1, 1978
The Yellow Robe
April 30, 1967
Thousand Thoughts
September 20, 1968
Maruwa Samaga Wase
September 30, 1977
Lasanda
November 10, 1974
Parasathu Mal
April 1, 1966
Acting11
- 1992Beyond Justice as El Mahadi
- 1984Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as Shaman
- 1980Baddegama as Exorcist
- 1978White Flowers for the Dead
- 1977Maruwa Samaga Wase as The lame beggar
- 1974Lasanda
- 1968Thousand Thoughts
- 1967The Yellow Robe as Eliyas
- 1966Parasathu Mal
- 1956The Line of Destiny as Sena's Father, Sooty
- 1949