Sunil Hettiarachchi
Sunil Hettiarachchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sunil Edmund Hettiarachchi April 8, 1937[1] |
| Died | 3 December 2015 (aged 78) Maradana, Colombo |
| Cause of death | Parkinson Disease[1] |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Christian School, Kotte |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982-2008 |
| Known for | Famous Comedy Actor |
| Notable work | Bodima, Keetaya |
| Children | Asha 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
Hettiarchchi 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
- Keetaya
- Bodima
- Palingu Menike
- Lahiru Dahasak
- Niwataya
- Hotel D'Kalabala
- Giraya
- Giju
Filmography
- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[4]
| Year | No. | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 541 | Kadawunu Poronduwa remake | Simio |
| 1984 | 590 | Hithawathiya | Cyril |
| 1987 | 654 | Hitha Honda Chandiya | Sudda |
| 1987 | 664 | Nommara Ekai | |
| 1987 | 667 | Viragaya | Begger |
| 1988 | 678 | Nawa Gilunath Banchun | Match maker |
| 1988 | 679 | Durga | |
| 1988 | 683 | Sagara Jalaya Madi Haduwa Oba Sanda | Heeni patikkiya |
| 1990 | 698 | Thanha Asha | |
| 1990 | 704 | Hodin Naththam Narakin | |
| 1990 | 708 | Jaya Kothanda | |
| 1990 | 711 | Chandi Raja | |
| 1990 | 716 | Wana Bambara | |
| 1991 | 723 | Obata Pamanai Adare | |
| 1991 | 724 | Hithata Dukak Nathi Miniha | |
| 1991 | 729 | Esala Sanda | |
| 1991 | 737 | Sthree | |
| 1992 | 742 | Ranabime Veeraya | |
| 1992 | 746 | Raja Daruwo | Marathelis |
| 1992 | 747 | Bajar Eke Chandiya | |
| 1992 | 761 | Kulageya | Street vendor |
| 1993 | 774 | Prathingya | Ogaa |
| 1993 | 775 | Wali Sulanga | |
| 1993 | 780 | Come Or Go Chicago | Mason |
| 1994 | 796 | Ekada Wahi | |
| 1994 | 806 | Pawana Ralu Wiya | |
| 1994 | 819 | Mee Haraka | Barber |
| 1995 | 821 | Wasana Wewa | Gunapala |
| 1995 | 828 | Deviyani Sathya Surakinna | Prison visitor |
| 1995 | 830 | Demodara Palama | Kavikola Karaya |
| 1995 | 833 | Chandiyage Putha | Chuti's father |
| 1995 | 839 | Cheriyo Captain | Tarzan |
| 1996 | 844 | Sathi | |
| 1996 | 849 | Naralowa Holman | Franklin 'Sala' Salgadu |
| 1996 | 852 | Veediye Veeraya | |
| 1996 | 853 | Hitha Hondanam Waradin Na | |
| 1996 | 855 | Sabe Mithuro | |
| 1996 | 857 | Hitha Honda Gahaniyak | |
| 1996 | 860 | Loku Duwa | |
| 1997 | English | The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo | Rickshaw driver |
| 1997 | 881 | Apaye Thathpara 84000k | |
| 1997 | English | Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor | Slum dweller |
| 1997 | 883 | Pem Mal Mala | Andawansa |
| 1998 | 891 | Aya Obata Barai | Julius |
| 1998 | 892 | Yuda Gini Mada | |
| 1998 | 902 | Julietge Bhumikawa | |
| 1999 | 919 | Kolompoor | I.Opatha. also as playback singer |
| 1999 | 924 | Seetha Samire | also as playback singer. |
| 2001 | 946 | Hai Baby Hai | |
| 2001 | 956 | Hai Hui Babi Achchi | Pussali |
| 2001 | 959 | Jonsun and Gonsun | Avathewa |
| 2001 | 961 | Me Mage Sandai | |
| 2001 | 965 | Dinuma Kageda | |
| 2002 | 991 | Love 2002 | Jerry |
| 2002 | 995 | Somy Boys | WWW Sugathapala |
| 2003 | 1002 | Vala In London | Vala's father |
| 2003 | 1004 | Aladinge Waldin | Guliver |
| 2003 | 1010 | Taxi Driver | |
| 2003 | 1022 | Hitha Honda Pisso | Vinnie |
| 2004 | 1037 | Ohoma Harida | Weerasinghe mudalali |
| 2004 | 1026 | Clean Out | Rosalyn's father |
| 2004 | 1034 | Salamuthu Pinna | |
| 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 |
References
- ^ a b c "Sunil Hettiarchchi no more". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ Kumara, Nuwan Nayanajith (2005). Sri Lankeya Cinema Vanshaya (Sri Lankan Film Chronicle). Sarasavi Publishers. ISBN 955-573-367-8.
- ^ "Veteran actor Sunil Hettiarachchi passes away". Newsfirst Sri Lanka News.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
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