Sunil Hettiarachchi

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Sunil Hettiarachchi
Born
Sunil Edmund Hettiarachchi

(1937-04-08)April 8, 1937[1]
Died3 December 2015(2015-12-03) (aged 78)
Maradana, Colombo
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationChristian School, Kotte
OccupationActor
Years active1982–2008
Known forFamous Comedy Actor
Notable work
Bodima, Keetaya
ChildrenAsha Hettiarachchi

Sunil Edmund Hettiarachchi (8 April 1937 – 3 December 2015)[2] was a well-known Sri Lankan comedian and character actor known for his bald appearance with a full beard and skinny frame.[3]

Career[]

Hettiarachchi began his film career in 1982 playing a servant in Kadawunu Poronduwa. He began to gain fame with his comic roles in low budget genre films in the late-80s and 90s which emphasized his comical look.[1]

Despite primarily playing comedic roles, Hettiarachchi has appeared in several art films in small character roles. In 1987, he played a small role in Tissa Abeysekera's Viragaya. In 1992, he had a role in Kulageya. In 1994, he played a comic character in Mee Haraka. He also has had roles in Me Mage Sandai (2001).

He has also acted in International productions filmed in Sri Lanka like The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo (1997) and Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor (both 1997).

Notable teledramas[]

  • Alli and Galli [4]
  • Bodima
  • Charitha Dekak[5]
  • Dedunu Yanaya[6]
  • Giju
  • Giraya
  • Hiru Thanivela[7]
  • Hotel D'Kalabala
  • Kasee Salu [8]
  • Keetaya 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Kethumathi
  • Kopi Kade
  • Lahiru Dahasak
  • Mahagedara[9]
  • Mayavi [10]
  • Nadeeladiya [11]
  • Niwataya
  • Palingu Menike
  • Raja Bhavana[12]
  • Raththarana Neth[13]
  • Sathyangana [14]
  • Sayaweni Patumaga [15]
  • Shoba [16]
  • Suddilage Kathawa [17]
  • Suwanda Yahaluwo[18]
  • Sura Pura Sara [19]

Filmography[]

  • No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan films in the Sri Lankan cinema.[20]
Year No. Film Role
1982 541 Kadawunu Poronduwa remake Simio
1984 590 Cyril
1987 654 Sudda
1987 664
1987 667 Viragaya Beggar [21]
1988 678 Match maker
1988 679
1988 683 Heeni patikkiya
1990 698
1990 704
1990 708
1990 711
1990 716
1991 723
1991 724
1991 729
1991 737
1992 742
1992 746 Marathelis
1992 747
1992 761 Street vendor
1993 774 Ogaa
1993 775
1993 780 Mason
1994 796
1994 806
1994 819 Barber
1995 821 Gunapala
1995 828 Prison visitor
1995 830 Kavikola Karaya [22]
1995 833 Chuti's father
1995 839 Cheriyo Captain Tarzan
1996 844
1996 849 Franklin 'Sala' Salgadu
1996 852
1996 853
1996 855
1996 857
1996 860
1997 English The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo Rickshaw driver
1997 881
1997 English Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor Slum dweller
1997 883 Andawansa
1998 891 Julius
1998 892
1998 902 Julietge Bhumikawa
1999 919 Kolompoor I.Opatha. also as playback singer
1999 924 also as playback singer.
2001 946
2001 956 Hai Hui Babi Achchi Pussali
2001 959 Jonsun and Gonsun Avathewa
2001 961 Me Mage Sandai
2001 965
2002 991 Jerry
2002 995 Somy Boys WWW Sugathapala
2003 1002 Vala In London Vala's father
2003 1004 Aladinge Waldin Guliver
2003 1010 [23]
2003 1022 Vinnie
2004 1037 Ohoma Harida Weerasinghe mudalali
2004 1026 Clean Out Rosalyn's father
2004 1034 [24]
2006 1065 Supiri Balawatha
2006 1074 Rana Hansi
2007 1083 Mister Dhana Rina
2007 1085 Weda Beri Tarzan Silva
2007 1086 Sankranthi
2007 1091 Hai Master Arachchila servant
2008 1114 Machan Amos
2007 1115 Ai Oba Thaniwela
2010 1137 Mago Digo Dai Premaratne
2010 Kawulu Dora [25]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Sunil Hettiarchchi no more". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  2. ^ Kumara, Nuwan Nayanajith (2005). Sri Lankeya Cinema Vanshaya (Sri Lankan Film Chronicle). Sarasavi Publishers. ISBN 955-573-367-8.
  3. ^ "Veteran actor Sunil Hettiarachchi passes away". Newsfirst Sri Lanka News.
  4. ^ "'Alli and Galli': Hilarious tale on Swarnavahini". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Bermin Lyle's hilarious drama". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  6. ^ "'Deydunu Yanaya': Mix of love and business". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  7. ^ "'Hiru Thanivela': Portrays struggle of young love". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  8. ^ "'Kasee Salu':A drama in the FTZ". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  9. ^ "'Mahagedara' portrays an exciting family story". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  10. ^ "'Mayavi' moves with mysteries". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  11. ^ "'Nadeeladiya': Tale of revenge". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  12. ^ "Raja Bhavana now on Rupavahini". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  13. ^ "Titus dabbles with golden eyes". Sunday Times. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  14. ^ ""Sathyangana": diary holds secret". Sunday Times. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  15. ^ "Swarnavahini turns to 'Sayaveni Patumaga'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  16. ^ "Shoba shows three nights a week". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  17. ^ "'Suddilage Kathawa' back on miniscreen". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  18. ^ "'Suwanda Yahaluwo': Deals with human love". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  19. ^ "'Sura Pura Sara' New tele drama on Sirasa TV". Sunday Times. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  20. ^ "Sri Lankan Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  21. ^ "All about Viragaya". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  22. ^ "'Demodara Palama' in memory of Gamini". Sunday Times. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  23. ^ "'Taxi Driver' moves slowly". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  24. ^ "New faces in 'Salamuthu Pinna'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  25. ^ "'Kavulu Dora' opens for public". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 December 2017.

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