Joe Abeywickrama

Actor, Film actor

1927 – 2011

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Who was Joe Abeywickrama?

Gammana Patabendige Don John "Joe" Abeywickrama, known as Joe Abeywickrama, was a Sri Lankan actor. He began acting in 1957 and achieved fame as a comedic actor. Since 1965, Abeywickrama has also done dramatic roles.

He has won several Sarasavi Awards; At the 1999 Singapore International Film Festival, Abeywickrama won a Silver Screen Award for Best Asian Actor for his portrayal of a grieving father in Pura Handa Kaluwara.

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Born
Jun 22, 1927
Ratnapura District
Also known as
  • Gammana Patabendige Don John Abeywickrama
  • Joe Abeywickrema
  • ජෝ අබේවික්‍රම
  • Joe
Nationality
  • Sri Lanka
Profession
Lived in
  • Colombo
Died
Sep 21, 2011
Colombo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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