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Jackson Anthony(1958-2023)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Director
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A stirring story of an orphaned girl who takes up the cause of a poor fishing village against the ruling family that keeps them down.
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Dheevari: Fisherman's Daughter (2006)
Jackson Anthony was born on 8 July 1958 in Podiwee Kumbura, Ragama, Ceylon. He was an actor and writer, known for Dharmayuddhaya (2017), Ekageyi Sokari and Jullietge Bhoomikawa (1998). He was married to Kumari Sandalatha Munasinghe. He died on 9 October 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
BornJuly 8, 1958
DiedOctober 9, 2023(65)
BornJuly 8, 1958
DiedOctober 9, 2023(65)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 2 nominations total

Known for

Dharmayuddhaya (2017)
Dharmayuddhaya
7.7
  • Harischandra
  • 2017
Jullietge Bhoomikawa
  • Writer
  • 1998
Abá (2008)
Abá
7.3
  • Writer
  • 2008
Jackson Anthony, Swarna Mallawarachchi, Akila Danuddara, and Mahendra Perera in Dada ima - End of the Hunt (2019)
Dada ima - End of the Hunt
7.0
  • Jayanath
  • Keerthi
  • 2019

Credits

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Actor

  • Lucknow
    • In Production
  • Jackson Anthony, Dishney Umangi Rajapakshe, Dasun Pathirana, and Buddhika Jayaratne in Seeruwen (2024)
    Seeruwen
    4.8
    • 2024
  • Akila Danuddara in Sinhabahu (2024)
    Sinhabahu
    6.1
    • 2024
  • Jackson Anthony, Raween Kanishka, Sarath Kothalawala, Kumara Thirimadura, Warnakulasooriya Udari, Hemal Ranasinghe, and Lucien Bulathsinhala in Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina (2023)
    Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina
    8.1
    • 2023
  • Little Miss Puppet (2020)
    Little Miss Puppet
    7.8
    • Uncle Louis
    • 2020
  • Jackson Anthony, Swarna Mallawarachchi, Akila Danuddara, and Mahendra Perera in Dada ima - End of the Hunt (2019)
    Dada ima - End of the Hunt
    7.0
    • Jayanath
    • Keerthi
    • 2019
  • The Other Half (2019)
    The Other Half
    7.7
    • Hemachandra
    • 2019
  • Jackson Anthony and Nadeeshani Henderson in Udumbara (2018)
    Udumbara
    7.8
    • Ananda
    • 2018
  • Jackson Anthony in Gharasarpa (2018)
    Gharasarpa
    7.4
    • Kalu Kuamara
    • 2018
  • Dharmayuddhaya (2017)
    Dharmayuddhaya
    7.7
    • Harischandra
    • 2017
  • No Address (2015)
    No Address
    7.5
    • Nasiwatte Hitler
    • 2015
  • Pravegaya (2015)
    Pravegaya
    7.2
    • Brando
    • 2015
  • Maharaja Gemunu (2015)
    Maharaja Gemunu
    7.9
    • King Elara
    • 2015
  • Jackson Anthony and Dulani Anuradha in Ahelepola Kumarihami (2014)
    Ahelepola Kumarihami
    6.5
    • King Rajasinghe
    • 2014
  • Kriz Chris Henri Harriz in Bandara Deyyo (2013)
    Bandara Deyyo
    TV Series
    • Bandara
    • 2013
  • Samanala Sandhawaniya (2013)
    Samanala Sandhawaniya
    8.4
    • (credit only)
    • 2013

Writer

  • Ekageyi Sokari
    • Writer
  • Jackson Anthony, Raween Kanishka, Sarath Kothalawala, Kumara Thirimadura, Warnakulasooriya Udari, Hemal Ranasinghe, and Lucien Bulathsinhala in Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina (2023)
    Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina
    8.1
    • dialogue
    • screenplay
    • 2023
  • No Address (2015)
    No Address
    7.5
    • Writer
    • 2015
  • Abá (2008)
    Abá
    7.3
    • Writer
    • 2008
  • Jullietge Bhoomikawa
    • dialogue
    • screenplay
    • 1998
  • Visidela
    7.0
    • Writer
    • 1997

Director

  • Ekageyi Sokari
    • Director
  • No Address (2015)
    No Address
    7.5
    • Director
    • 2015
  • Abá (2008)
    Abá
    7.3
    • Director
    • 2008
  • Jullietge Bhoomikawa
    • Director
    • 1998

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Dheevari
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Dheevari

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  • Born
    • July 8, 1958
    • Podiwee Kumbura, Ragama, Ceylon
  • Died
    • October 9, 2023
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka(injuries after car accident crashing into a wild elephant)
  • Spouse
    • Kumari Sandalatha Munasinghe? - October 9, 2023 (his death, 3 children)

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  • Trivia
    Working as creative director of Swarnavahini TV channel.

FAQ

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  • When did Jackson Anthony die?
    October 9, 2023
  • How did Jackson Anthony die?
    Injuries after car accident crashing into a wild elephant
  • How old was Jackson Anthony when he died?
    65 years old
  • Where did Jackson Anthony die?
    Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • When was Jackson Anthony born?
    July 8, 1958

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