Lester James Peries

Born: 1919-04-05

Birthplace: Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

Biography

Sri Lankabhimanya Lester James Peries was a Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter, and film producer. Considered as the father of Sri Lankan cinema, Lester worked as a filmmaker from 1949 to 2006 and was involved in over 28 films, including shorts and documentaries.

Known For

White Flowers for the Dead
Baddegama
The Girls
Kaliyugaya
Mansion by the Lake
Awaragira
Between Two Worlds
Sandesaya
Yuganthaya
Mangrove Island

Top Movie Credits

White Flowers for the Dead Director
Baddegama Director
The Girls Producer
Kaliyugaya Director
Mansion by the Lake Director
Awaragira Director
Between Two Worlds Writer
Sandesaya Director
Yuganthaya Director
Mangrove Island Director