
Acting
Wijerathna Warakagoda
Born
1933-11-21 (92)
Place of birth
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Known for
Acting
Credits
9 titles
Wijeratne Warakagoda (born November 21, 1933) is a legendary Sri Lankan actor, singer, and voice artist whose career in the arts spans over 60 years. He is widely recognized as one of the most respected cultural figures in Sri Lanka, making significant contributions across cinema, theater, television, and radio.
Known for
4.7In poverty-ravaged Calcutta, Sister Teresa, a teacher at a boarding school for wealthy girls, feels God's call to leave everything behind to devote herself to those most in need. With determination, she defies church rules and plunges into the crowded streets, bringing comfort to the sick and marginalized, thus beginning her extraordinary mission of charity.
Mother Teresa
2003
6.6The inspirational portrayal of Mother Teresa, a simple nun who became one of the most significant personalities of the 20th Century. Armed with a faith that could move mountains, Mother Teresa followed her calling to help the poor, the lepers, the dying and the abandoned children in the slums of Calcutta, challenging many authorities - including the church - along the way.
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
2003
6.6Baddegama or, more correctly, Beddegama is a 1980 award winning Sinhalese language film directed by Lester James Peries that follows the lives of village people in British Colonial Sri Lanka. The film is based on the 1913 book titled as "The Village in the Jungle" by Leonard Woolf. Silindu is a hunter in a small village where he and his family endure a life of hardships. After facing disease and poverty under colonial rule, the final blow comes when Silindu is tried for murder.
Baddegama
1980
NRDoo Daruwo was one of the longest running Sri Lankan television serials, airing from 1990 to 1995. It was one of the most popular shows of its time and drew in 8 million viewers at its peak.
Doo Daruwo
1990
9.0Dhammi is a mischievous schoolgirl, Sugath a shy and introverted boy new in school. Dhammi is immediately attracted to him and they become friends. The friendship eventually develops in to a special relationship, but when Sugath reveals his love for her she shuns him.
Silence of the Heart
1969
6.6The son of a newly rich industrialist becomes embroiled in a murder cover-up.
Between Two Worlds
1966
Film credits
1960s · 3 titles
9.0Dhammi is a mischievous schoolgirl, Sugath a shy and introverted boy new in school. Dhammi is immediately attracted to him and they become friends. The friendship eventually develops in to a special relationship, but when Sugath reveals his love for her she shuns him.
Silence of the Heart
1969
6.6The son of a newly rich industrialist becomes embroiled in a murder cover-up.
Between Two Worlds
1966
NRThe story follows Bonny Mahaththaya (Gamini Fonseka), a wealthy and hedonistic landowner who lives a life of wine and pleasure. His world is challenged by his unrequited love for Kamala (Punya Heendeniya), who instead loves a humble worker named Sirisena (Joe Abeywickrama).
Parasathu Mal
1966
Series credits
4.7In poverty-ravaged Calcutta, Sister Teresa, a teacher at a boarding school for wealthy girls, feels God's call to leave everything behind to devote herself to those most in need. With determination, she defies church rules and plunges into the crowded streets, bringing comfort to the sick and marginalized, thus beginning her extraordinary mission of charity.
Mother Teresa
2003
NRDoo Daruwo was one of the longest running Sri Lankan television serials, airing from 1990 to 1995. It was one of the most popular shows of its time and drew in 8 million viewers at its peak.
Doo Daruwo
1990


