Sunil Hettiarachchi
Sunil Edmund Hettiarachchi was a well-known Sri Lankan comedian and character actor known for his bald appearance with a full beard and skinny frame.
Career
Hettiarachchi 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.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.
He has also acted in International productions filmed in Sri Lanka like ' and '.
Notable teledramas
- Alli and Galli
- Bodima
- Charitha Dekak
- Dedunu Yanaya
- Giju
- Giraya
- Hiru Thanivela
- Hotel D'Kalabala
- Kasee Salu
- Keetaya
- Kopi Kade
- Lahiru Dahasak
- Mahagedara
- Mayavi
- Nadeeladiya
- Niwataya
- Palingu Menike
- Raja Bhavana
- Raththarana Neth
- Sathyangana
- Sayaweni Patumaga
- Shoba
- Suddilage Kathawa
- Suwanda Yahaluwo
- Sura Pura Sara''
Filmography
- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan films in the Sri Lankan cinema.
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 | Beggar |
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 | ' | Rickshaw driver |
1997 | 881 | Apaye Thathpara 84000k | |
1997 | English | ' | 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 |
2010 | Kawulu Dora |