D.R. Nanayakkara
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1915
- Died
- January 4, 1989
- Birthplace
- Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka
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
Beyond Justice 1992
as El Mahadi
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 1984
as Shaman
Baddegama 1980
as Exorcist
White Flowers for the Dead 1978
Actor
Maruwa Samaga Wase 1977
as The lame beggar
Lasanda 1974
Actor
Thousand Thoughts 1968
Actor
The Yellow Robe 1967
as Eliyas
Parasathu Mal 1966
Actor
The Line of Destiny 1956
as Sena's Father, Sooty
- Amma
Amma 1949
as Saranapala
Credits from TMDB.