Robin Fernando
Robin Fernando, is a Sri Lankan cinema actor and former stunt coordinator. He started his career in the 1965 film Chandiya, and rose to prominence with lead roles.
Personal life
Pattiyage Robin Steven Fernando was born on 15 June 1937 at Kotahena. His father Cyril Anthony was served in Department of Printing. His mother Vilet Anthony was a housewife. He has 2 brothers and two sisters.He completed his education from St. Benedict's College, Colombo during the period of World War II occurred. He took national colors for sports such as karate and gymnastics as well.
Fernando married to his partner Violet Jayaweera in 1965 and have one daughter.
Career
His first role came through Hingana Kolla, as an uncredited stuntman. He was chosen to film Chandiya by Ariyaratne Kahavita. According to Fernando, his first cinema acting came through Chandiya, but it was screened in 1965 after his second film Dheewarayo was screened in 1964.In 1983, Fernando directed his first film Sura Doothiyo, which was based on real incidents. His last direction was came through Ninja Sri Lanka.
His first television acting came through Sriyani Amarasena's Ira Batu Tharuwa, which was shot in England. Some of the other television serials of Robin Fernando includes, Chandramaya, Hangimuttam, Paradeesaya and Damini.
Filmography
He has acted more than 80 Sinhala films since his debut acting in 1965 film Chandiya.- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.
Year | No. | Film | Role |
1964 | 106 | Dheewarayo | First screened film |
1965 | 120 | Chandiya | Debut acting |
1966 | 136 | Sagawena Sewanella | |
1966 | 148 | Kapatikama | Sisira assaulter |
1967 | 157 | Hathara Kendare | |
1968 | 180 | Pini Bindu | |
1968 | 188 | Bicycle Hora | also as stunt coordinator |
1968 | 192 | Indunila | |
1968 | 193 | Ruhunu Kumari | also as stunt coordinator |
1969 | 204 | Kauda Hari | Bandu |
1969 | 206 | Hathara Peraliya | |
1970 | 228 | Penawaneda | |
1970 | 232 | Ohoma Hondada | |
1971 | 237 | Davena Pipisa | |
1971 | 239 | Ran Onchilla | Prasad. also as stunt coordinator |
1971 | 242 | Abhirahasa | Opening defensive bargoer |
1971 | 245 | Bindunu Hadawath | |
1971 | 247 | Samanala Kumariyo Samaga Api Kawadath Surayo | |
1971 | 248 | Haara Lakshay | Rajapakse |
1972 | 259 | Hithaka Pipunu Mal | Roland |
1972 | 256 | Singapuru Charlie | |
1972 | 262 | Lokuma Hinawa | Manik snatcher |
1972 | 265 | Ihatha Athmaya | Boss |
1973 | 270 | Aparadaya Ha Daduwama | |
1974 | 288 | Hadawath Naththo | Port worker. also as stunt coordinator |
1974 | 295 | Sagarika | |
1974 | 290 | Sihasuna | |
1974 | 302 | Jeewana Ganga | |
1974 | - | Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen? | German film |
1974 | 300 | Wasthuwa | |
1975 | 325 | Sikuruliya | Siridasa. also as stunt coordinator |
1976 | 345 | Loka Horu | |
1976 | 347 | Asha | also as stunt coordinator |
1977 | 376 | Siripala Saha Ranmenika | Lionel |
1977 | 380 | Nivena Ginna | also as stunt coordinator |
1977 | 373 | Sajaa | |
1978 | 399 | Veera Puran Appu | Haguranketha Dingirala |
1978 | 407 | Apeksha | Pradeep. also as stunt coordinator |
1980 | 450 | Raktha | Danthu. also as stunt coordinator |
1980 | 459 | Sankapali | Kapila. also as stunt coordinator |
1980 | 465 | Sinhabahu | also as stunt coordinator |
1980 | 467 | Hodin Inna | also as stunt coordinator |
1981 | 478 | Bamba Ketu Hati | Sugath's brother |
1980 | 451 | Sasaraka Pethum | Rohan |
1980 | 457 | Muwan Palessa 2 | Ran Banda |
1980 | 469 | Kinduru Kumari | Sena |
1981 | 483 | Eka Dawasak Ra | Chandran |
1981 | 494 | Anjana | |
1982 | 505 | Sanda | Silva baas |
1982 | 508 | Bambara Geethaya | Silva |
1982 | 521 | Jeewithayen Jeewithayak | |
1982 | 522 | Rahasak Nathi Rahasak | |
1983 | 547 | Sumithuro | Guney. also as stunt coordinator |
1983 | 554 | Chuttey | Wickramarachchige Piyadasa "Chuttey". also as stunt coordinator |
1983 | 556 | Karate Joe | Karate Joe |
1983 | 560 | Hasthi Wiyaruwa | Rahula Gajasinghe. also as stunt coordinator |
1983 | 563 | Loku Thaththa | |
1983 | 572 | Rathu Makara | Rahula. also as stunt coordinator |
1983 | 574 | Muhudu Lihini | |
1983 | 575 | Bonikka | Machan |
1984 | 586 | Weera Madduma Bandara | |
1984 | 595 | Rana Derana | |
1983 | 599 | Sahodariyakage Kathawa | |
1985 | 613 | Mawubima Naththam Maranaya | also as stunt coordinator |
1985 | 619 | Puthuni Mata Samawenna | also as stunt coordinator |
1985 | 631 | Sura Doothiyo | also as stunt coordinator |
1986 | 636 | Mal Warusa | Petrol |
1989 | 686 | Badulu Kochchiya | |
1990 | 698 | Thanha Asha | |
1991 | 735 | Alibaba Saha Hory Hathaliha | |
1992 | 751 | Ahimi Dadaman | Theja. also as stunt coordinator |
1993 | 782 | Saptha Kanya | Police Inspector |
1994 | 793 | Landuni Oba Devaganaki | |
1995 | 822 | Vijay Saha Ajay | Somasiri "Some" |
1996 | 845 | Api Baya Naha | Inspector Robin |
1997 | 887 | Visidela | Loku IC Mahathaya. also as stunt coordinator |
1998 | 900 | Girl Friend | |
1999 | 919 | Kolompoor | Detective |
2000 | 935 | Dadabima | |
2002 | Pem Kekula | Indrasena | |
2002 | 991 | Love 2002 | |
2003 | 1000 | Sundarai Adare | CID Inspector Gihan Disera |
2004 | 1029 | Sumedha | also as stunt coordinator |
2004 | 1043 | Underworld | |
2006 | 1073 | Anjalika | |
2009 | 1119 | Leader | |
2009 | 1127 | Juliya | Juliya's father |
2009 | 1130 | Thushara remake | Thushara's father |
2011 | 1153 | Nidi Yahana Kelabei | |
2011 | 1161 | Suseema | Suseema's father |
2012 | 1183 | Jeevithe Lassanai | Mr. Wijenayake |
2015 | 1226 | Sinahawa Atharin | cameo appearance |
2015 | 1233 | Maharaja Ajasath | Purohitha |
2018 | 1294 | Adarei Man | Pavan's father |
Television
Fernando has also acted many television serials.- Bogala Sawundiris
- Bopath Sakkiya
- Chandramaya
- Damini
- Hangimuththan
- Hima Rathriya
- Ira Batu Tharuwa
- Paradeesaya
- Pingala Danawwa
- Pushparaga
- Samudra Chaya
- Sangramaya
- Sarisara Lihini
- Sekku Gedara
- Urumaya Soya
- Wansakkarayo
- Wassanaye Hiru Evidin