Eddie Jayamanne එඩී ජයමාන්න | |
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Born | Wanniaarachchige Don David Victor Jayamanne 15 February 1915 Negombo, Sri Lanka |
Died | 25 July 1981 Palliyawaththa, Handala | (aged 66)
Resting place | Manyokhena Cemetery, Negombo |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Education | St. Peter's College, Negombo Maris Stella College |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
Years active | 1947-1983 |
Known for | cinema acting |
Spouse | Rukmani Devi (1943-1978) |
Father | W. Don Thomas |
Relatives | B. A. W. Jayamanne (brother) Grace Jayamanne (brother in law) |
Wanniaarachchige Don David Victor Jayamanne, MBE (15 February 1915 – 25 July 1981), popularly known as Eddie Jayamanne was a popular Sri Lankan comedian and actor of early Sri Lankan cinema.