Biography

His first school was Kithulampitiya Central Girls' College. Then he moved into Matara, and studied at Sumangala Vidyalaya, Matara and then to St. Thomas' College, Matara until S.S.C exam. He was expelled from the school due to his misbehaviors and finally attended Vidyaloka College, Galle. He was selected to University of Colombo for higher studies on Economics, Indian history and Sinhala.

Has two daughters.

Has three brothers.

In 2005, Jayasiri translated the television script Sanda Mudunata which was originally written by director Samy Pavel in French.

Known for his versatility as an actor, lyricist, and screenwriter, Jayasiri's contributions to cinema, stage, and television have left an indelible mark.