Actor
Douglas Ranasinghe
May 27, 1945
Douglas Ranasinghe is a prominent, veteran Sri Lankan actor, dramatist, director, writer, and broadcaster who has contributed to local cinema, theater, and television for over five decades. Born on May 27, 1945, in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, he is widely celebrated for his versatile character acting and distinct screen presence. He received his primary education at St. Anne's College, Kurunegala and later honed his filmmaking crafts at the prestigious London International Film School.
Often works with
Kumara Thirimadura
3 titles together
Father of Independence, Dharmayuddhaya, Dharmayuddhaya 2
Roshan Pilapitiya
3 titles together
Father of Independence, Dharmayuddhaya, Elegy For A Mother
Dilhani Ekanayake
3 titles together
Dharmayuddhaya, Light Arose, Dharmayuddhaya 2
Saranga Disasekara
2 titles together
Father of Independence, Sri Siddhartha Gautama
Sriyantha Mendis
2 titles together
Father of Independence, Sangeethe
G.R. Perera
2 titles together
Father of Independence, The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
Full filmography · 13
Dharmayuddhaya 2
as Upali Samaranayake
2026
Father of Independence
as Richard Aluwihare
2018
Dharmayuddhaya
as Upali Samaranayake
2017
Light Arose
as Thanasiva
2017
ZOOM
cast
2016
Sri Siddhartha Gautama
as King Suprabuddha
2013
Elegy For A Mother
as Divisional Secretary
2006
Aswasuma
as Police O.I.C.
2002
Crystal Book
as Siri de Silva
1994
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
as Siridasa
1987
Wathsala Akka
cast
1985
Yuganthaya
as Aravinda
1983