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Prem Jayanth (Hettiarachchige Emmanuel Aloysius Rodrigo) was born on 1933 in Grandpass, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan actor. Discover Prem Jayanth's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
| Popular As |
Hettiarachchige Emmanuel Aloysius Rodrigo |
| Occupation |
Actor |
| Age |
64 years old |
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| Born |
1933 |
| Birthday |
1933 |
| Birthplace |
Grandpass, Sri Lanka |
| Date of death |
1997 |
| Died Place |
Colombo |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Prem Jayanth Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Prem Jayanth height not available right now. We will update Prem Jayanth's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Prem Jayanth's Wife?
His wife is Nanda Leelanayake
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Nanda Leelanayake |
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Not Available |
| Children |
7 |
Prem Jayanth Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Prem Jayanth worth at the age of 64 years old? Prem Jayanth’s income source is mostly from being a successful actor. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Prem Jayanth's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
actor |
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Timeline
In 1932, he first joined the public stage through the stage drama Carnival produced by A. D. J. Mathupala.
Jayanth began his film career with a small role in 1952 film Unmathu Wishwasaya directed by B. A. W. Jayamanne.
Considered as the first male superstar in Sinhala cinema, Jayanth rose to prominence with starring roles in the popular films Sujatha (1953) and Seda Sulang (1955).
Jayanth was born in Layards Broadway, Grandpass and attended Joseph’s College, Grandpass and St. Lucia's College Colombo 13.
The film became a big hit and established Jayanth and Jayalath as major stars.
Jayanth had a major role in Warada Kageda in 1953.
They reappeared together in the 1955 film Seda Sulang which was also popular featuring the only songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar for a Sri Lankan film.
Jayanth subsequently acted in Awishwasaya, Purusha Rathnaya (1959) and Sithaka Mahima (1964) before reuniting with Jaylath in her directorial effort Sweep Ticket (1965).
Jayanth married actress Nanda Leelanayake sometime in the 1960s and had seven children, two boys - Jagath and Janith - and five girls - Sunila, Sandhya, Anusha, Nirma and Shiroma.
In 1967 he portrayed a role in Sarana directed by Ashoka David.
He quit from acting after the film Sarana.
He was also active as a designer of film cutouts and was the art director of Wahal Doopatha (1968) and Deviyani Oba Kohida (1977).
Jayanth started his company Seven Arts around 1972 and produced such films as Sahanaya (1972), Hondata Hondai (1973), Kawda Raja (1976), Sabeetha (1980), Senasuma (1981) and Mala Giravi (1984).
His son, Jagath Rohan appeared in few film including 1980 film Sabeetha.
Hettiarachchige Emanuel Aloysius Rodrigo (1933–17 March 1997), better known as Prem Jayanth, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema as well as a producer and art director.
Jayanth died on 17 March 1997 at the age of 64.
Nanda died on 26 September 2014 at the age of 84.
He entered the school stage.
