Thumindu Dodantenne
| Thumindu Dodantenne | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, Theatre, TV, Film, Lecturer in Arts |
| 📆 Years active | 2007–Present |
Thumindu Dodantenne is a Sri Lankan actor known in the teledrama and movie industries[1]. He is the lead actor in the hit Sri Lankan TV series Koombiyo. He plays the role of Jehan Fernando, a con artist. Thumindu Dodantenne also serves in the Department of Performing Art, Sripalee campus, University of Colombo as a Lecturer since 2010 to date [2]
Early life
He attended Dharmapala Vidyalaya Pannipitiya
University Education[2]
M.A. in Drama and Theater 2006 - University of Kelaniya. B.A.(sp) Drama and Theater, Second class (Upper div) 2004 - University of Kelaniya. Diploma in Drama at Tower Hall Foundation 1998. Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE), conducted by Staff Development Center (SDC) University of Colombo
Acting Career
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sankara | Monk | |
| 2011 | August Drizzle | Charmer | |
| 2012 | Matha | Nimal | |
| 2014 | Thanha Rathi Ranga | ||
| 2017 | Vaishnavee | Osanda | |
| 2017 | A-Level | Nishshanka | |
| 2018 | Nela | ||
| 2018 | Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara | poet | |
| 2018 | Father of Independence: DS Nidhasa Piya | Young DS |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017- | Sahodaraya | ||
| 2017- | Koombiyo | Jehan Fernando / Susantha Sagara Chandrasiri |
Awards and accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Presidential Scholarship for Performing Arts | Won | |
| 2007 | Japan – Sri Lanka Friendship Cultural Fund | ‘Bunka’ Awards for special achievement in Drama & Theatre | Won |
| 2008 | Sarasavi Film Festival, Sri Lanka | Best Upcoming Actor | Won |
| 2018 | Raigama Tele’es, Sri Lanka | Most popular actor | Won |
References
- ↑ Dodantenne, Thumindu. "Life Online interview with Thumindu Dodantenne". http://life.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 22 April 2018. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dodantenne, Thumindu. "Sri Palee Campus". University of Colombo. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
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