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Tony Ranasinghe

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Tony Ranasinghe Personal Details:

Name: Tony Ranasinghe
Hometown: Modara
Mother: Lilian Fernando
Born in: July 31, 1937
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Father: Emmanuel Cyril
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Deshabandu Tony Ranasinghe (1937-2015) was a renowned actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater, and television. Regarded as one of the greatest actors in Sinhala cinema, Tony's performances were characterized by his exceptional facial expressions, captivating voice, diverse range of body language, and his ability to portray challenging and intense roles. Notably, he portrayed Sarath's character in "Ahasin Polowata" and Nissanka's character in "Delovak Athara," both of which demanded immense skill and talent.

Tony Ranasinghe is often considered the last crowned king of Sri Lankan cinema, following the passing of Gamini Fonseka and Joe Abeywickrama, according to critics.

Throughout his career, Tony acted in a remarkable 115 films, taking on leading roles in 43 of them and supporting roles in 72 others. Additionally, he made valuable contributions as a scriptwriter in two films, showcasing his versatility and creative abilities beyond acting.

Tony Ranasinghe's Biography:

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He was the second child of Emmanuel Cyril and Lilian Fernando, and he had eight siblings, including his elder brother Ralex and younger siblings Stella, Marie, Gina, Romwell, Christopher, and Daya. Tony received his education at St. Anthony's College in Wattala and De LaSalle College in Modera. His father worked as a Technical Officer in the Department of Posts and Telecommunications. During his school days, he developed a love for cricket and collected photographs of Don Bradman.</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; margin: 1.25em 0px;">Initially, Tony started his career as an English stenographer but left the job after a few months. He changed his name following the influence of his brother Ralex, who suggested it for an advertisement related to the 1962 drama "Bodinkarayo."</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; margin: 1.25em 0px;">Tony Ranasinghe was married to his long-time partner, Sirima Indrani Wickramasuriya. Their wedding took place on April 30, 1962. Sadly, Tony passed away on June 16, 2015, at a public hospital in Colombo, at the age of 77.</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; margin: 1.25em 0px;">Career-wise, Tony began his journey in theater with a role in Dharmasiri Wickramaratne's "Ran Thodu" in 1963, which earned him the Governor General's Award for Best Stage Actor, presented by Minister T. B. Ilangaratne. His first film appearance was in Sirisena Wimalaweera's "Punchi Amma," although the film was not released due to an economic crisis.</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; margin: 1.25em 0px;">Tony made his film debut in Lester James Peries' "Gamperaliya" (1964) and continued to showcase his talent in movies like "Ran Salu" and "Delovak Athara," where he played diverse roles. He went on to portray leading roles in several critically acclaimed blockbusters, including "Parasathu Mal," "Baddegama," "Hulawali," "Duhulu Malak," "Hanthane Kathawa," "Pawuru Walalu," and "Le Kiri Kandulu."</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; margin: 1.25em 0px;">During his early days, Tony also appeared in numerous stage dramas in collaboration with Sugathapala de Silva's drama group, "Ape Kattiya." Some of the plays he acted in include "Bodimkarayo," "Thattu Gewal," "Waguru Bima," "Virupi Muhuna," "Harima Badu Hayak," "Julius Caesar," and "Veniciye Velenda."</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; margin: 1.25em 0px;">In addition to his film and theater work, Tony also made appearances in several television serials, such as "Awarjana," "Suwanda Kekulu," "Raigam Yaluwo," "Ekata Getuma," "Hathe Wasama," "Manokaya," "Soorya Vinsathi," and "Kadamuna."</p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px;">Apart from acting, Tony contributed to scriptwriting and drama production. He worked on productions like "Koti Waligaya," "Awaragira," "Tharanaya," "Pawuru Walalu," "Kelimadala," and "Duwata Mawaka Misa." He also produced stage plays like "Julius Caesar," "Balawa Nawaka Aruma," and "Dolosweni Rathriya." Additionally, Tony was a talented author who wrote books such as "Jogi Hamarai," "Hemadama Oba Mage," and "Mata Kawuruth Adare Na." He also serialized the novel "Adarane</p>

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Veteran actor Tony Ranasinghe passes away

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TONY RANASINGHE - Famous asian stage and film actor

TONY RANASINGHE - Famous asian stage and film actor

Some of the Films Tony Ranasinghe starring

Hulawali
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"Hulawali" is a Sri Lankan film directed by W. A. B. de Silva, also known as ඩබ්. ඒ. බී. ද සිල්වා. This cinematic gem was released on August 26, 1976, and boasts a talented cast and crew who contributed to its success. The film's ensemble cast inclu...
Koti Waligaya
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"Koti Valigaya" (1986), directed by the legendary Gamini Fonseka and written by Tony Ranasinghe, presents a captivating story enriched with exceptional performances. The film stars Dayananda Jayawardena and Angela Seneviratne, both of whom bring thei...
Sasaraka Pethum
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"Sasaraka Pathum," a Sri Lankan cinematic creation released on May 30, 1980, and helmed by director H.D. Premarathna, is a testament to the era's monochromatic artistry, captured beautifully on 35mm film. Sunil Hettiarachchi, Lakshman Jinadasa, U.G....
Sathya Grahanaya
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"Sathyagrahanaya," a cinematic gem, graced the screens with its colorful storytelling on March 13, 1987. Directed by the talented D.B. Warnasiri and produced by Shesha Palihakkara, this film has been recognized and celebrated at the 1st Swarna Sanka...
Awaragira
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"Awaragira" (Sinhala: අවරගිර) is a compelling Sri Lankan drama film that graced the screens in 1990. This cinematic gem, directed by the illustrious Lester James Peries and produced by Dilman Jayaratne for Dil Films, is an adaptation of G.B. Senanaya...
Hathdinnath Tharu
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"Hathdinnath Tharu" is a captivating drama film directed by Pathiraja L.S. Dayananda that falls within the drama genre. This film, identified as Film No: 263, was released on June 22, 1973, in black and white, with a video format of 35mm. It stars re...
Hithuwoth Hithuwamai
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"Hithuwoth Hithuwamai," a compelling film directed by Lenin Moraes, takes viewers on a journey through complex human emotions and relationships. Released in 1977, this cinematic masterpiece is a testament to the creative brilliance of its time. The...
Le Kiri Kandulu
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In the mosaic of Sri Lankan cinema, the year 2003 heralded the arrival of "Le Kiri Kandulu" under the adept direction of Udayakantha Warnasuriya. This cinematic creation, woven with passion and storytelling finesse, ventured into the complexities of...
Malata Noena Bambaru
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"Malata Noena Bambaru," a film directed by Chandaratne Mapitigama and Shelton Payagala, is a cinematic gem that continues to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and exceptional performances. Released in 1982, this movie has left an ind...
Miyurige Kathawa
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"Mayurige Kathawa" (1980) is a cinematic gem released on December 19th, 1980, bringing its captivating story to life in timeless black and white. The film, presented in 35mm format, offers a compelling narrative that continues to resonate with audien...
Onna Mame Kella Panapi
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"Onna Mame Kella Panapi" (1976), a captivating drama, graced the screens on September 3. Directed by Lenin Moraes, this film is a significant contribution to the world of Sinhala cinema. The ensemble cast includes the talents of Malini Fonseka, Joe A...
Salelu Warama
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"Salelu Warama" (The Web of Love) (Sinhala: සලෙලු වරම), a poignant 2002 Sinhalese drama film, directed by Vasantha Obeysekera and produced by Soma Edirisinghe for EAP Films, weaves a compelling narrative that leaves a lasting impact on its audience....
Samunoganna Sugandika
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"Samunoganna Sugandika" - A Whiff of Sri Lankan Cinematic Excellence Released on the 16th of March 2006, "Samunoganna Sugandika" is a cinematic gem that continues to shine brightly in the tapestry of Sri Lankan cinema. This film, a vibrant splash of...

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