Lester James Peries
DirectingBirthday | Apr 5, 1919 (99 years old) |
Deathday | Apr 29, 2018 |
Place of birth | Dehiwala, Sri Lanka |
Gender | Male |
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
Acting
Participated in 21 movies, 0 TV series