Jagath Chamila

Biography

Jagath Chamila Fernando is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. He made his film debut in 1992 in the film Guru Gedara, portraying a child. In 2013, he won the award for the Best Actor at New York International Film festival for his portrayal of Sami in Samige Kathava, a film based on Elmo Jayawardena's novel Sam's Story (2001). He is considered one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan stage by critics.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Flying with One Wing (2002) — Vishal
2. This Is My Moon (2000) — Prospective soldier
3. The Singing Pond (2015) — Madhuwantha (Uma's Boyfriend)
4. Ape Principal (2023) — Vindana's Father
5. Sam's Story (2014) — Sam
6. Passport (2024) — Amare
7. Kadira Divyaraja (2023) — Narada Sage
8. The Storm (1995) — Nimal
9. Father, the farmer (2025)
10. Thattu Deke Iskole (2023) — Uncle Sugathapala aka Pala
11. Jaffnadaraya (2026)
12. Siri (2026)
13. Sihina Genena Kumariye (2020)