Actor

Daya Alwis

Acting1942

Biography

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.

Details

Known for: Acting
Born: November 7, 1942
Age: 72
Place of birth: Unknown
Gender: Male
Died: April 27, 2015
Also known as: Daya De Alwis