Douglas Ranasinghe
Actor
- Born
- May 27, 1945 (age 81)
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.
Known for
Father of Independence
October 13, 2018
Dharmayuddhaya
July 14, 2017
Light Arose
January 20, 2017
Aswasuma
February 22, 2002
Dharmayuddhaya 2
January 23, 2026
Sri Siddhartha Gautama
January 24, 2013
Crystal Book
November 11, 1994
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
November 6, 1987
Elegy For A Mother
September 15, 2006
Wathsala Akka
June 28, 1985
ZOOM
December 16, 2016
Yuganthaya
December 27, 1983
Acting12
- 2026Dharmayuddhaya 2 as Upali Samaranayake
- 2018Father of Independence as Richard Aluwihare
- 2017Dharmayuddhaya as Upali Samaranayake
- 2017Light Arose as Thanasiva
- 2016ZOOM
- 2013Sri Siddhartha Gautama as King Suprabuddha
- 2006Elegy For A Mother as Divisional Secretary
- 2002Aswasuma as Police O.I.C.
- 1994Crystal Book as Siri de Silva
- 1987The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)