- Career
- Notable teledramas
- Filmography
- References
- External links
{{Infobox person
| name = Sunil Hettiarachchi
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_name = Sunil Edmund Hettiarachchi
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1937|04|08}}[1]
| birth_place =
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2015|12|03|1937|4|8|df=y}}
| death_place = Maradana, Colombo
| death_cause = Parkinson Disease[1]
| nationality = Sri Lankan
| education = Christian School, Kotte
| other_names =
| children = Asha Hettiarachchi
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1982-2008
| known_for = Famous Comedy Actor
| notable_works = Bodima, Keetaya
}}Sunil Edmund Hettiarachchi (8 April 1937 – 3 December 2015)[2] was a well-known Sri Lankan comedian and character actor known for his bald appearance with a full beard and skinny frame.[3]CareerHettiarchchi began his film career in 1982 playing a servant in Kadawunu Poronduwa. He began to gain fame with his comic roles in low budget genre films in the late-80s and 90s which emphasized his comical look.[1] Despite primarily playing comedic roles, Hettiarachchi has appeared in several art films in small character roles. In 1987, he played a small role in Tissa Abeysekera's Viragaya. In 1992, he had a role in Kulageya. In 1994, he played a comic character in Mee Haraka. He also has had roles in Me Mage Sandai (2001). He has also acted in International productions filmed in Sri Lanka like Mowgli & Baloo (1997) and In the Name of God's Poor (both 1997). Notable teledramas- Keetaya
- Bodima
- Palingu Menike
- Lahiru Dahasak
- Niwataya
- Hotel D'Kalabala
- Giraya
- Giju
Filmography- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[4]
| Year | No. | Film | Role |
|---|
| 1982 | 541 | Kadawunu Poronduwa remake | Simio | | 1984 | 590 | Hithawathiya | Cyril | | 1987 | 654 | Hitha Honda Chandiya | Sudda | | 1987 | 664 | Nommara Ekai | | 1987 | 667 | Viragaya | Begger | | 1988 | 678 | Nawa Gilunath Banchun | Match maker | | 1988 | 679 | Durga | | 1988 | 683 | Sagara Jalaya Madi Haduwa Oba Sanda | Heeni patikkiya | | 1990 | 698 | Thanha Asha | | 1990 | 704 | Hodin Naththam Narakin | | 1990 | 708 | Jaya Kothanda | | 1990 | 711 | Chandi Raja | | 1990 | 716 | Wana Bambara | | 1991 | 723 | Obata Pamanai Adare | | 1991 | 724 | Hithata Dukak Nathi Miniha | | 1991 | 729 | Esala Sanda | | 1991 | 737 | Sthree | | 1992 | 742 | Ranabime Veeraya | | 1992 | 746 | Raja Daruwo | Marathelis | | 1992 | 747 | Bajar Eke Chandiya | | 1992 | 761 | Kulageya | Street vendor | | 1993 | 774 | Prathingya | Ogaa | | 1993 | 775 | Wali Sulanga | | 1993 | 780 | Come Or Go Chicago | Mason | | 1994 | 796 | Ekada Wahi | | 1994 | 806 | Pawana Ralu Wiya | | 1994 | 819 | Mee Haraka | Barber | | 1995 | 821 | Wasana Wewa | Gunapala | | 1995 | 828 | Deviyani Sathya Surakinna | Prison visitor | | 1995 | 830 | Demodara Palama | Kavikola Karaya | | 1995 | 833 | Chandiyage Putha | Chuti's father | | 1995 | 839 | Cheriyo Captain | Tarzan | | 1996 | 844 | Sathi | | 1996 | 849 | Naralowa Holman | Franklin 'Sala' Salgadu | | 1996 | 852 | Veediye Veeraya | | 1996 | 853 | Hitha Hondanam Waradin Na | | 1996 | 855 | Sabe Mithuro | | 1996 | 857 | Hitha Honda Gahaniyak | | 1996 | 860 | Loku Duwa | | 1997 | English | Mowgli & Baloo | Rickshaw driver | | 1997 | 881 | Apaye Thathpara 84000k | | 1997 | English | In the Name of God's Poor | Slum dweller | | 1997 | 883 | Pem Mal Mala | Andawansa | | 1998 | 891 | Aya Obata Barai | Julius | | 1998 | 892 | Yuda Gini Mada | | 1998 | 902 | Julietge Bhumikawa | | 1999 | 919 | Kolompoor | I.Opatha. also as playback singer | | 1999 | 924 | Seetha Samire | also as playback singer. | | 2001 | 946 | Hai Baby Hai | | 2001 | 956 | Hai Hui Babi Achchi | Pussali | | 2001 | 959 | Jonsun and Gonsun | Avathewa | | 2001 | 961 | Me Mage Sandai | | 2001 | 965 | Dinuma Kageda | | 2002 | 991 | Love 2002 | Jerry | | 2002 | 995 | Somy Boys | WWW Sugathapala | | 2003 | 1002 | Vala In London | Vala's father | | 2003 | 1004 | Aladinge Waldin | Guliver | | 2003 | 1010 | Taxi Driver | | 2003 | 1022 | Hitha Honda Pisso | Vinnie | | 2004 | 1037 | Ohoma Harida | Weerasinghe mudalali | | 2004 | 1026 | Clean Out | Rosalyn's father | | 2004 | 1034 | Salamuthu Pinna | | 2006 | 1065 | Supiri Balawatha | | 2006 | 1074 | Rana Hansi | | 2007 | 1083 | Mister Dhana Rina | | 2007 | 1085 | Weda Beri Tarzan | Silva | | 2007 | 1086 | Sankranthi | | 2007 | 1091 | Hai Master | Arachchila servant | | 2008 | 1114 | Machan | Amos | | 2007 | 1115 | Ai Oba Thaniwela | | 2010 | 1137 | Mago Digo Dai | Premaratne |
References1. ^1 2 {{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2015/12/10/?fn=sa15121013 |title=Sunil Hettiarchchi no more|publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=11 March 2017}}
2. ^{{cite book |last= Kumara|first= Nuwan Nayanajith |title= Sri Lankeya Cinema Vanshaya (Sri Lankan Film Chronicle) |publisher= Sarasavi Publishers|year= 2005 |isbn= 955-573-367-8}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://newsfirst.lk/english/2015/12/veteran-actor-sunil-hettiarachchi-passes-away/120149|title=Veteran actor Sunil Hettiarachchi passes away|work=Newsfirst Sri Lanka News}}
4. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.nfc.gov.lk/films-history.php | title=Sri Lankan Cinema History | publisher=National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka | accessdate=9 August 2016}}
External links- Sri Lanka Sinhala Films Database - Sunil Hettiarachchi
- {{IMDb name|0381779}}
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