Wijerathna Warakagoda
Biography
Wijeratne Warakagoda (born November 21, 1933) is a legendary Sri Lankan actor, singer, and voice artist whose career in the arts spans over 60 years. He is widely recognized as one of the most respected cultural figures in Sri Lanka, making significant contributions across cinema, theater, television, and radio.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Baddegama or, more correctly, Beddegama is a 1980 award winning Sinhalese language film directed by Lester James Peries that follows the lives of village people in British Colonial Sri Lanka. The film is based on the 1913 book titled as "The Village in the Jungle" by Leonard Woolf. Silindu is a hunter in a small village where he and his family endure a life of hardships. After facing disease and poverty under colonial rule, the final blow comes when Silindu is tried for murder.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Anjula's Father
Rakshitha and his sister Mahesha have joined a new school. Their teacher's son Diluka, who is jealous of Rakshitha studies in the same class. Unaware of Diluka and Rakshitha's enmity, their relatives fall in love and decide to get married. Will this be the end of their bitterness?
Drama Series - 1990, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Doo Daruwo was one of the longest running Sri Lankan television serials, airing from 1990 to 1995. It was one of the most popular shows of its time and drew in 8 million viewers at its peak.
Movie - 1972, 2h 15m • as Silva
Based on a short story written by G.B. Senanayake in one of his short story collection known as "The Revenge," the film revolves around a murder committed for the purpose of gaining access to a hidden treasure.
Movie - 1966, 2h 15m • as Police Inspector
The son of a newly rich industrialist becomes embroiled in a murder cover-up.
Movie - 1966, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The story follows Bonny Mahaththaya (Gamini Fonseka), a wealthy and hedonistic landowner who lives a life of wine and pleasure. His world is challenged by his unrequited love for Kamala (Punya Heendeniya), who instead loves a humble worker named Sirisena (Joe Abeywickrama).
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Doctor Ravi
The inspirational portrayal of Mother Teresa, a simple nun who became one of the most significant personalities of the 20th Century. Armed with a faith that could move mountains, Mother Teresa followed her calling to help the poor, the lepers, the dying and the abandoned children in the slums of Calcutta, challenging many authorities - including the church - along the way.
Movie - 1969, 2h 15m • as Sarath
Dhammi is a mischievous schoolgirl, Sugath a shy and introverted boy new in school. Dhammi is immediately attracted to him and they become friends. The friendship eventually develops in to a special relationship, but when Sugath reveals his love for her she shuns him.