Daya Alwis
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 7, 1942
- Died
- April 27, 2015
- Movies
- 14
Thuiappuarachchi Don Daya de Alwis (7 November 1942 – 27 April 2015), widely known as Daya Alwis, was a versatile Sri Lankan actor, screenwriter, director, and dramatist who left a lasting mark across Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. He holds the historic distinction of being the first individual in Sri Lanka to win awards covering all three major performing mediums: stage, cinema, and teledrama.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2016 | Paththini | Royal goldsmith |
| 2011 | August Drizzle | |
| 2005 | Water | Saduram |
| 2003 | Mother Teresa of Calcutta | Kaligath Owner |
| 1998 | Night of Destiny | |
| 1997 | Weesi Dela | Keerala |
| 1995 | The Storm | Dharme's associate |
| 1994 | Mee Haraka | Bus Driver |
| 1987 | The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) | Kulasuriya Postman |
| 1984 | Maya | Chief Clark |
| 1979 | Handaya | Commentator box viewer |
| 1978 | Bambaru Awith | The Pastor |
| 1976 | Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet | Saadiris |
| 1976 | Mangrove Island | Punchi Mahattaya |
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