Linton Semage is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well a filmmaker. He is best known for his roles in movies such as Padadaya (1998), Sulang Kirilli (2002) and Mad Cowgirl (2006). He started his acting career in 1978 from the movie Sara, which was directed by T. Arjuna.[1] He won the Sarasaviya Best Actor Award (1995) and Presidential Film Award (1999) for the best actor, for his role in movie Mee Haraka.[1]
Linton Semage ලින්ටන් සේමගේ | |
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| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) Boossa, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Deva Pathiraja College Galle Central School |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1976–2006 |
| Awards | Best Actor |
Personal life
editHe was born in 1957 in Boossa, Galle. He completed education from Deva Pathiraja College and Galle Central School.[2]
Career
editIn 1975, he moved Colombo with the ambition to be a dancer. Then he joined "Ranga Shilpa Shalika" in Lionel Wendt and started dancing under the guidance of Basil Mihiripenna. He then acted in Chithrasena's Karadiya, Dhamma Jagoda's Kora Saha Andaya and Wes Muhunu. He is one of the earliest member of street drama group formed by Gamini Haththotuwegama.[2] His maiden television acting came through Sekkuwa directed by Parakrama Niriella with the role "Kiripussa". He won the excellence award at State Drama Festivals for that role. He continued to act in many popular critically acclaimed stage drama such as Maname, Sinhabahu, Wedikkarayo, Ran Salakuna, Punthila, Pansa Deke Hansaya, Ath and Mora.[2]
He produced the play Panchayudha, which is his only stage production. He went India for a drama course at Indian National Drama Theater. In 1978, he played his maiden cinema acting through Saara directed by T. Arjuna with the role as a waiter.[2] He acted in short films such as Palamuwaniya Saha Anthimaya by Niriella and Cindrellage Sereppuwa by P.U.D Perera. His most notable cinema acting came through 1994 film Mee Haraka directed by I.N Hewawasam. In that year, he won the Sarasaviya award for the Best Actor for his role Gunapala in that film.[2]
He acted in few television serials, including, Nadee Geethaya, Irata Handana Mal, Indrakeelaya,[3] Kokila Ginna, Magul Sakwala[4] and Iti Pahan. He also produced two serials Akaradaruwa and Deweni Kameththa.[2]
Filmography
edit- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[5]
| Year | No. | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 396 | Sara | Waiter |
| 1981 | 502 | Sudda | |
| 1982 | 514 | Thani Tharuwa | |
| 1985 | 614 | Rajina | Also as screenwriter |
| 1986 | 639 | Athuru Mithuru | |
| 1987 | 658 | Podi Vijay | |
| 1989 | 696 | Siri Medura | Gunapala's supporter |
| 1990 | 705 | Saharawe Sihinaya | |
| 1991 | 737 | Sthree | |
| 1994 | 819 | Mee Haraka | Gunapala |
| 1995 | 842 | Ayoma | |
| 1996 | 866 | Bawa Sasara | |
| 1997 | 868 | Yasoma | |
| 1998 | 901 | Anthima Reya | [6] |
| 1998 | 967 | Purahanda Kaluwara | Sunanda's husband |
| 1999 | 911 | Padadaya | Dharmadasa. Also as screenwriter |
| 1999 | 928 | Nagaran | Berty |
| 2000 | 938 | Rajya Sevaya Pinisai | Wijepala |
| 2000 | 945 | Indrakeelaya | |
| 2001 | 961 | Me Mage Sandai | |
| 2002 | 978 | Kalu Sudu Mal | Chathura |
| 2002 | 980 | Sudu Sewaneli | Sudu Banda |
| 2002 | 988 | Mage Wam Atha | Kamal. Also as screenwriter |
| 2003 | 1018 | Sulang Kirilli | Shantha Bandara |
| 2004 | 1041 | Mille Soya | |
| 2006 | English | Mad Cowgirl | Dr. Suzuki |
- 1999 Paadadaya
- 2002 Mage Wam Atha
- 1999 Paadadaya
Awards
edit1999 - Best Actor (Mee Haraka)[1]
2002 - Best Supporting Actor (Sudu Sevaneli)[7]
1995 - Best Actor (Mee Haraka)[8]
2000 Best Film - Padadaya (The Outcast)[9]
2000 Best Director - Padadaya (The Outcast)[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f Linton Semage, films.lk
- ^ a b c d e f "From bottom to top". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "'Indrakeelaya': tale of woman facing a bitter experience". Sunday Times. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "'Magul Sakwala': story of middleage romance". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Anthima Reya - අන්තිම රැය". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ Presidential Film Awards 2001, 2002 and 2003 Archived 2013-04-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Some past winners of the Sarasaviya Film Festival
- ^ a b Arts-Discovery of one's real self