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Gamini Haththotuwegama (Gamini Kalyanadarsha Haththotuwegama) was born on 29 November, 1939 in Galle, Sri Lanka, is an A sri Lankan male stage actor. Discover Gamini Haththotuwegama'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 69 years old?
| Popular As |
Gamini Kalyanadarsha Haththotuwegama |
| Occupation |
Playwright, educator, actor, director, critic |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
29 November, 1939 |
| Birthday |
29 November |
| Birthplace |
Galle, Sri Lanka |
| Date of death |
30 October, 2009 |
| Died Place |
Colombo |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Gamini Haththotuwegama Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Gamini Haththotuwegama Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gamini Haththotuwegama worth at the age of 69 years old? Gamini Haththotuwegama’s income source is mostly from being a successful Playwright. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Gamini Haththotuwegama'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 |
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| Source of Income |
Playwright |
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A special street Drama presentation was held on Sunday, November 29 at 6.00 pm at the Mangala Methodist Church, Moratuwa to commemorate the 71st birth anniversary of Dr. Haththotuwegama.
Kala Keerthi Dr. Gamini Kalyanadarsha Haththotuwegama (born 29 November 1939 – died 30 October 2009 as ගාමිණී හත්තොටුවේගම) was a Sri Lankan playwright, director, actor, critic and educator.
He was widely known as the father of Sri Lanka's modern street theatre.
He was among the most influential directors of post-independent Sri Lanka.
He was born on 29 November 1939 in Galle.
He completed his education at Richmond College, Galle.
He entered the University of Peradeniya in 1956 and obtained an Honors Degree in English.
After obtaining his degree, he moved back to Galle and worked as an English teacher and the teacher-in-charge of Drama at Richmond College.
Then, in 1965, Haththotuwegama joined with the University of Kelaniya (known as "Vidyalankara University of Ceylon, Kelaniya" in his days) as a lecturer of English.
In 1967, Haththotuwegama was also the President of the Film Critics and Writers Association.
At the University of Kelaniya, Haththotuwegama had some experimental performances such as Ranga Kebali Samaga Sochchamak.
He made his first appearance in Raja Darshana at the Vidyalankara University.
On 4 June 1974, he presented three short plays - Raja Darshana, Bosath Dekma and Minihekuta Ella Marenna Barida - shown at the Anuradhapura Railway Stadium.
On the way back to Colombo the next day, at the Anuradhapura railway station, the Drama Minihekuta Ella Marenna Barida was presented as a street Drama, becoming the first historical street Drama in Sri Lanka.
He has produced several popular stage dramas such as Merawara Mehewara, Akeekaru Puthraya, Oba Dutuwa, Paraviyek Dakka Kal, Loka Ahara Sammelanaya, Otunnaka Bara and Nurussana Handa.
The Drama Paraviyek Dakka Kal was based on the racist riot and Oba Dutuwa based on 88-89 terror era.
He later acted in stage Drama such as Saakki and produced plays such as Lark and Hamlet on the stage.
He retired from four decades of university service in 2005.
He died on 30 October 2009 at the age of 73 due to long prevailed cancer.
While studying at the University of Peradeniya, he played the lead role in the English language Drama 'Agachemnan.
He also produced Anton Chekhov's play "The Proposal" with the title Magul Prasthawa, in Sinhala and played the role of Loveris.
