Wilson Karunaratne
Wilson Karunaratne විල්සන් කරුණාරත්න | |
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Born | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 28 October 1942
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Occupation | Actor, Stunt Director |
Years active | 1972 – present |
Wilson Karunaratne, popularly as Wilson Karu (born in October 28, 1942 as විල්සන් කරුණාරත්න [Sinhala]) is a Sri Lankan film actor, and stunt director.[1] Considered one of the best villains in Sinhala cinema,[2] Karunaratne has acted in more than 240 films across many genre primarily as main antagonist.[3]
Cinema career[]
Karunaratne made his maiden cinematic appearance through the 1974 film Hadawath Naththo as a stuntman.[3] With that he acted more than 250 Sinhala films and 15 television serials particularly as the villain.[4] He won a merit award for the role Nicholas in Malani Fonseka's film Sasara Chethana.[5]
Accident[]
In March 2021, Karunaratne fell at his home and no one was for several hours. Neighbors rushed him to hospital after they saw the water continue to flow in the bathroom for a long time. He is currently receiving treatment at Ward 43 of the Colombo General Hospital. A Bodhi Pooja for a speedy recovery will be held at the Bellanwila Temple on the 21st of March 2021.[6]
Filmography & Stunt Coordination[]
- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[7]
Year | No. | Film | Roles | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1974 | 288 | Hadawath Naththo | ||
1974 | 302 | Jeewana Ganga | ||
1976 | 352 | Saradiyelge Putha | Rate Mahaththaya's son | |
1977 | 365 | Hithuwoth Hithuwamai | Karu | [8] |
1977 | 381 | Yakadaya | Truck fighter | [9] |
1978 | 389 | Seetha Devi | ||
1978 | 394 | Hitha Mithura | ||
1978 | 395 | Selinage Walawwa | Thug | |
1978 | 399 | Veera Puran Appu | Rebel | [10] |
1978 | 407 | Apeksha | ||
1979 | 422 | Wasanthaye Dawasak | Premasiri | |
1979 | 429 | Sugandhi | ||
1980 | 441 | Jodu Walalu | ||
1980 | 451 | Sasaraka Pathum | ||
1980 | 465 | Sinhabahu | ||
1980 | 469 | Kiduru Kumari | Fishermen leader | [11] |
1981 | 475 | Sathweni Dawasa | ||
1981 | 477 | Valampuri | ||
1981 | 485 | Vajira | John. as Stunt coordinator | |
1982 | 508 | Bambara Geethaya | Landlord | |
1982 | 512 | Bicycale | Hichchi Mahaththaya | |
1982 | 520 | Anuradha | ||
1982 | 521 | Jeewithayen Jeewithayak | as Stunt coordinator | |
1983 | 547 | Sumithuro | Share demander | |
1983 | 550 | Yali Pipunu Malak | ||
1983 | 552 | Samuganimi Ma Samiyani | as Stunt coordinator | |
1983 | 554 | Chuttey | Henchman | |
1983 | 560 | Hasthi Viyaruwa | ||
1983 | 564 | Manik Maliga | ||
1983 | 567 | Samanala Sihina | as Stunt coordinator | |
1983 | 568 | Chandi Pataw | Gracien | |
1984 | 578 | Mala Giravi | Pipe yard samaritan | |
1984 | 579 | Kiri Kawadi | Cyril | |
1984 | 584 | Thaththai Puthai | Karu | |
1984 | 589 | Bambara Patikki | ||
1984 | 593 | Sasara Chethana | Nicholas | |
1984 | 601 | Batti | ||
1984 | 607 | Birinda | ||
1985 | 619 | Puthuni Mata Samawenna | ||
1985 | 628 | Du Daruwo | ||
1985 | 631 | Sura Duthiyo | ||
1985 | 634 | Kirimaduwal | as Stunt coordinator | |
1986 | 643 | Maldeniye Simion | Wilson | |
1986 | 646 | Koti Waligaya | ||
1986 | 647 | Pooja | as Stunt coordinator | |
1986 | 649 | Dinuma | Piyadasa aka Bottle Piya | |
1987 | 660 | Kivulegedara Mohottala | Kiwuleygedera Mohottala | |
1987 | 657 | Thaththi Man Adarei | ||
1987 | 662 | Kele Kella | Fighting logger | |
1987 | 664 | Nommana Ekai | Willie. as Stunt coordinator | |
1987 | 665 | Raja Wadakarayo | Dixon | |
1987 | 666 | Randamwal | ||
1987 | 668 | Obatai Priye Adare | Henchman | |
1988 | 674 | Gedara Budun Amma | Mr. Gajanayake | |
1988 | 676 | Amme Oba Nisa | ||
1988 | 682 | Ko Hathuro | ||
1989 | 688 | Okkoma Rajawaru | ||
1989 | 691 | Nommara 17 | Wilson | |
1989 | 690 | Shakthiya Obai Amme | ||
1989 | 693 | Waradata Daduwam | ||
1990 | 698 | Thanha Asha | Willie | |
1990 | 699 | Jaya Shakthi | ||
1990 | 704 | Hodin Naththam Narakin | ||
1990 | 707 | Pem Rajadahana | ||
1990 | 710 | Madu Sihina | ||
1990 | 712 | Christhu Charithaya | Left side thief | |
1990 | 713 | Honda Honda Sellam | Don John | |
1990 | 714 | Hitha Honda Puthek | ||
1990 | 715 | Hima Giri | ||
1991 | 718 | Paaradise | ||
1991 | 719 | Wada Barinam Wadak Na | ||
1991 | 721 | Sihina Ahase Wasanthaya | ||
1991 | 724 | Hithata Dukak Nathi Minisa | ||
1991 | 725 | Asai Bayai | ||
1991 | 729 | Esala Sanda | ||
1991 | 731 | Salambak Handai | ||
1991 | 735 | Ali Baba Saha Horu Hathaliha | ||
1991 | 736 | Dhanaya | ||
1992 | 742 | Ranabime Weeraya | ||
1992 | 747 | Bajar Eke Chandiya | ||
1992 | 751 | Ahimi Dadaman | ||
1992 | 752 | Malsara Doni | ||
1992 | 755 | Kiyala Wadak Na | Kapila's friend | |
1992 | 758 | Okkoma Kanapita | ||
1992 | 760 | Oba Mata Wishwasai | ||
1992 | 762 | Suranimala | ||
1992 | 763 | Sathya | ||
1992 | 764 | Muwan Palesse Kadira | ||
1992 | 765 | Sinhayangeth Sinhaya | Chula Gunathilaka | |
1993 | 771 | Sargent Nallathambi | B. O. G. de Soysa | |
1993 | 776 | Sasara Sarisaranathek Oba Mage | ||
1993 | 784 | Bambasara Bisaw | ||
1993 | 786 | Sandarekha | ||
1993 | 792 | Soora Weera Chandiyo | Wilson | |
1994 | 796 | Ekada Wahi | ||
1994 | 797 | Jayagrahanaya | ||
1994 | 805 | Ahas Maliga | ||
1994 | 808 | Mawbime Weerayo | ||
1994 | 810 | Okkoma Hondatai | ||
1994 | 813 | Aathma | ||
1995 | 820 | Inspector Geetha | Douglas | |
1995 | 825 | Rodaya | ||
1995 | 822 | Vijay Saha Ajay | ||
1995 | 826 | Ira Handa Illa | ||
1995 | 827 | Pudumai Eth Aththai | ||
1995 | 829 | Wairayen Wairaya | ||
1995 | 830 | Demodara Palama | Maurice | [12] |
1995 | 834 | Age Wairaya | Rocky | |
1995 | 837 | Edath Chandiya Adath Chandiya | Dougie | |
1996 | 845 | Api Baya Naha | Nayana abductor | |
1996 | 851 | Sura Duruwo | ||
1996 | 852 | Veediye Weeraya | ||
1996 | 854 | Mana Mohini | Kira | |
1996 | 858 | Hiru Sanduta Madi Wee | ||
1996 | 859 | Seema Pawuru | ||
1996 | 862 | Mal Hathai | ||
1997 | 873 | Soorayo Wadakarayo | ||
1997 | 879 | Viyaru Gaheniyak | ||
1997 | 888 | Ninja Sri Lanka | ||
1998 | 892 | Yuda Gini Mada | Wilson | |
1998 | 895 | Sathutai Kirula Ape | ||
1998 | 900 | Girl Friend | ||
1998 | 903 | Age Wairaya 3 | Tony | |
1999 | 910 | Salupata Ahasata | ||
1999 | 917 | Ayadimi Sama | Tikiri's father | |
2000 | 935 | Dadabima | Baladasa henchman. as Stunt coordinator | [13] |
2000 | 936 | Danduwama | Mervin | |
2000 | 939 | Age Wairaya 4 | Bullet | |
2000 | 944 | Pem Kekula | [14] | |
2001 | 950 | Oba Koheda Priye | Wilson | [15] |
2001 | 951 | Oba Magema Wewa | ||
2002 | 973 | Parliament Jokes | Walisundara | [16] |
2003 | 1002 | Vala In London | Gajasinghe | [17] |
2003 | 1015 | Sonduru Dadabima | Inspector Wimalasena | [18] |
2003 | 1016 | Yakada Pihatu | Gal Somey | [19] |
2003 | 1017 | Bheeshanaye Athuru Kathawak | [20] | |
2005 | 1051 | One Shot | Minister Walisundara | [21] |
2005 | 1060 | Seethala Hadu | ||
2007 | 1091 | Hai Master | [22] | |
2008 | 1108 | Ali Pancha Mage Mithura | [23] | |
2008 | 1117 | Nil Diya Yahana | as Stunt coordinator | [24] |
2011 | 1164 | Putha Mage Sooraya | ||
2012 | 1173 | Vijaya Kuweni | Chief of Yaksha clan | [25] |
2014 | 1208 | Ahelepola Kumarihami | [26] | |
2014 | 1209 | Parapura | [27] | |
2015 | 1219 | Bonikka | [28] | |
2015 | 1224 | Sanjana | ||
2019 | 1330 | Thiththa Aththa | [29] |
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- ^ "Veera Puran Appu (1979)". IMDb. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
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- ^ "Thiththa Aththa - තිත්ත ඇත්ත". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
External links[]
- Sri Lankan male film actors
- Sinhalese male actors
- Living people
- 1942 births
- Stunt performers