Henry Jayasena
Sri Lankan actor (1931–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kala Keerthi[2] Dr[3][4][5] Bastian Koralage Henry Rudrigo Jayasena (born 6 July 1931 – died 11 November 2009 as Sinhala: හෙන්රි ජයසේන), popularly known as Henry Jayasena, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.[6][7] With a career spanning more than four decades, Jayasena is considered one of the best dramatists in Sri Lankan drama.[8]
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Henry Jayasena හෙන්රි ජයසේන | |
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Born | Bastian Koralage Henry Rudrigo Jayasena (1931-07-06)6 July 1931 Gampaha, Sri Lanka |
Died | 11 November 2009(2009-11-11) (aged 78) Colombo South (Kalubowila) General Hospital - Sri Lanka |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Education | Lorenz College Gampaha Nalanda College Colombo |
Occupation(s) | Film, television, and stage actor, Playwright and Director |
Years active | 1958–1999 |
Known for | Acting, Cinema, Theatre |
Spouse | Manel Ilangakoon (m. 1962) |
Children | Sudaraka Jayasena |
Awards | Doctor[1] |
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