Henry Jayasena
Kala Keerthi Dr Bastian Koralage Henry Rudrigo Jayasena (born 6 July 1931 – died 11 November 2009 as Sinhala: හෙන්රි ජයසේන), popularly known as Henry Jayasena, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. With a career spanning more than four decades, Jayasena is considered one of the best dramatists in Sri Lankan drama.
Henry Jayasena හෙන්රි ජයසේන | |
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| Born | Bastian Koralage Henry Rudrigo Jayasena 6 July 1931 Gampaha, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 11 November 2009 (aged 78) Colombo South (Kalubowila) General Hospital - Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Lorenz College Gampaha Nalanda College Colombo |
| Occupation(s) | Film, television, and stage actor, Playwright and Director |
| Years active | 1958–1999 |
| Known for | Acting, Cinema, Theatre |
| Spouse | Manel Ilangakoon (m. 1962) |
| Children | Sudaraka Jayasena |
| Awards | Doctor |
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