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Ananda Wickramage

Ananda Wickramage (Sinhala: ආනන්ද වික්‍රමගේ, born August 4, 1953) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television.[2] During his career, he has acted in the teledramas Paba and Patalavilla, has played the president in the political sitcom And Company, and as Kotalawala in the stage drama Neinage Suduwa.[3]

Ananda Wickramage
ආනන්ද වික්‍රමගේ
Born (1953-08-04) August 4, 1953 (age 71)
Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1977–present
SpouseManel Wanaguru (m. 1984)[1]
Children2

Television career

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Ananda Wickramage has acted more than 100 television serials. His role in the serials such as Patalavilla and Paba become highly popularized. He directed the television serial Menik Maliga,[4] and Hada Pudasuna.[5]

Notable works

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Filmography

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Wickramage started his film career with Sudu Paraviyo back in 1977, with a minor role.[46] Though he has acted more than 50 films across many genre, most of his characters remains supportive. His most popular cinema acting came through comedy roles in films Jeevithe Lassanai, Clean Out and Parliament Jokes.[47]

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Ref.
1977 Sudu Paraviyo
1979 Chuda Manikya Nimal Kulatunga
1979 Nuwan Renu Jayantha Amarasekara
1979 Wisihathara Peya Susantha
1980 Jodu Walalu
1980 Sinhabahu
1981 Samawenna Kalpa
1982 Ayachana Tissa Weerasinghe
1983 Sandamali Raja's friend
1983 Subodha
1984 Batti
1985 Adarayaka Mahima Titus
1990 Jaya Shakthi
1990 Sambudu Mahima
1990 Christhu Charithaya Aramathiye Joseph [48]
1991 Dhanaya
1992 Suranimala
1993 Guru Gedara Wedding guest
1993 Mawila Penevi Rupe Hade
1993 Chaya Maya
1994 Rajawanshen Ekek Vijay's Father's friend
1994 Ekada Wahi
1994 Jayagrahanaya
1994 Nohadan Amme [49]
1995 Ira Handa Illa
1995 Chandiyage Putha
1995 Edath Chandiya Adath Chandiya Pavithra's father
1995 Chandani Doctor Premachandra
1995 Sudu Walassu [50]
1997 Apaye Thappara Asu Haradahak
1998 Eya Obata Barai Additional Inspector
1999 Rathu Aluyama Doctor Reginald Perera
2001 Jolly Hallo Veterinary doctor [51][deprecated source]
2002 Parliament Jokes Minister Pushpakumara Karunathilake [52]
2002 Cheriyo Holman [53][54]
2002 Jolly Hallo 2
2003 Sepata Dukata Sunny Station Master [55][deprecated source]
2003 Numba Nadan Apita Pissu 'Sakaladosha Dhuribhootha' Gurunnanse [56]
2004 Clean Out Reggie [57]
2004 Ra Daniel Dawal Migel 3 Victor [58]
2004 Samawenna Ma Raththaranae
2006 Ali Patiyo Oyai Mamai Thief Suminda [59]
2007 Mr Dana Rina [60]
2008 Wada Bari Tarzan Mathisabayata Rival [61]
2009 Ali Surathal Liyanage [62]
2010 Ape Yalu Punchi Boothaya Cyril [63]
2010 Sara [64]
2011 Kiwwada Nahi Nokiwwada Nahi Dharme ayya [65]
2011 Putha Mage Suraya
2011 Ethumai Methumai Silva [66]
2010 Thank You Berty Mr. Harry [67]
2012 Super Six Jayasundara [68]
2012 Jeevithe Lassanai J.V.P. Aaron [69]
2013 Ran Kevita 2 Suran's father [70]
2013 Doni Abepala [71]
2015 Lantin Singho Dudley Mithurusinghe / doppelgänger [72]
2016 Sinhaya Newspaper editor [73]
2019 President Super Star Program coordinator [74]
2024 Sihinayaki Adare
TBA Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya †
TBA Wedaduru Paradeesaya † [75]

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