Deceased
When Did D.R. Nanayakkara Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 74Also known asDilum Nanayakkara, Don Ruter NanayakkaraGenderMaleNationalitySri LankaBorn01/01/1915Born inKolonnawa, Sri LankaDied04/01/1989Died inColomboWikidataQ592113 ↗TMDb#1055317 ↗
Don Ruter Nanayakkara was a Sri Lankan actor in Sri Lankan cinema as well as in British drama. Playing lanky villains and comedic characters, Nanayakkara gained popularity in movies like Rekava, Kurulu Bedda, and Sikuru Tharuwa. He also appeared as the old shaman in Steven Spielberg's 1984 Oscar-winning movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Beyond JusticeMovie | El Mahadi | 77 |
| 1984 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomMovie | Shaman | 69 |