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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
Zodiac Sign
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

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Who Is Prem Jayanth's Wife?

His wife is Nanda Leelanayake

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Wife Nanda Leelanayake
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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
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1932

In 1932, he first joined the public stage through the stage drama Carnival produced by A. D. J. Mathupala.

1952

Jayanth began his film career with a small role in 1952 film Unmathu Wishwasaya directed by B. A. W. Jayamanne.

1953

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.

His breakthrough came when he was cast in the lead male role on 1953 film Sujatha opposite Florida Jayalath.

The film became a big hit and established Jayanth and Jayalath as major stars.

Jayanth had a major role in Warada Kageda in 1953.

1955

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.

1959

Jayanth subsequently acted in Awishwasaya, Purusha Rathnaya (1959) and Sithaka Mahima (1964) before reuniting with Jaylath in her directorial effort Sweep Ticket (1965).

1960

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.

1967

In 1967 he portrayed a role in Sarana directed by Ashoka David.

He quit from acting after the film Sarana.

1968

He was also active as a designer of film cutouts and was the art director of Wahal Doopatha (1968) and Deviyani Oba Kohida (1977).

1972

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).

1980

His son, Jagath Rohan appeared in few film including 1980 film Sabeetha.

1997

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.

2014

Nanda died on 26 September 2014 at the age of 84.

He entered the school stage.