Veteran Sri Lankan actor Robin Fernando passes away
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Jan 8, 2022 05:33
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Veteran actor Robin Fernando has passed away at the age of 84 years this morning (08). He had been receiving treatment for Parkinson's disease for nearly two years.
He debuted in ‘Chandiya’ by renowned director Titus Thotawatte in 1965.
Fernando has acted in several dozens of movies including Hathara Kendare, Ran Onchilla, Bindunu Hadawath, Sagarika, Sihasuna, Sikuruliya, Nivena Ginna, Bambara Geethaya and Sura Doothiyo.
He has also made appearances in a number of teledramas namely Bogala Sawundiris, Damini, Ira Batu Tharuwa, Sangramaya, Sekku Gedara, Urumaya Soya and Wansakkarayo.
In 1983, Fernando embarked on movie direction through Sura Doothiyo. He also directed the movie ‘Ninja-Sri Lanka’.
Fernando is well known for working as a stunt coordinator in Sri Lankan cinema.
