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Mabel Blythe (Mabel Josephine Blythe) was born on 28 March, 1930 in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan film actress (1930–2004). Discover Mabel Blythe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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Mabel Josephine Blythe |
Occupation |
Actress, Singer |
Age |
74 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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28 March, 1930 |
Birthday |
28 March |
Birthplace |
Kandy, Sri Lanka |
Date of death |
27 December, 2004 |
Died Place |
Nuwara Eliya |
Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Mabel Blythe Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Mabel Blythe's Husband?
Her husband is Ranjith Anthony
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Ranjith Anthony |
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Mabel Blythe Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mabel Blythe worth at the age of 74 years old? Mabel Blythe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Mabel Blythe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Salary in 2023 |
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Source of Income |
Actress |
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Mabel Josephine Blythe (28 March 1930–27 December 2004: මේබල් බ්ලයිත්) was an actress and singer in Sri Lankan cinema.
One of the earliest pillars in Sinhala cinema, she acted in several popular films as well as worked as a playback singer.
Blythe was born on 28 March 1930 in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka as the second child of the family.
Her mother was from upcountry with the initials 'Kumarihamy'.
The couple got married amid protests on both sides.
She was educated at the Good Shepherd Convent in Nuwara Eliya and the Good Shepherd's Convent in Kandy in English Medium.
At the age of sixteen, she took Senior Certificate.
She has two sisters and two brothers.
Her sister Shirley Blythe is also a popular film actress who acted in the early Sinhala films: Hadisi Vinischaya, Segawunu Pilithura, Kusumalatha, Umathu Wishwasaya, Hadisi Vivahaya and Vanaliya.
Her younger sister Princey Blythe also acted in the films Umathu Wishwasaya, Iranganie and Daiva Vipakaya.
Blythe married Ranjith Anthony and settled in Nuwara Eliya subsequently relying on a Tower Hall pension.
After the successful debut, she then appeared in the 1951 film Sengawunu Pilithura to play the role of 'Nancy'.
Then in the film Umathu Wishwasaya in 1952, she played the role 'Lizzy'.
In 1953, she made the popular role 'Missy' in the film Kele Handa opposite to Eddie.
The background vocals for the songs: ""Mama Manamali Obe"" and "Ho Manamalaya".
Like the movie, their songs were extremely popular.
In 1954, she made her maiden cinema appearance through the film Hadisi Vinishchaya opposite Eddie Jayamanne.
In the film, she also got the opportunity to have the background vocals for the song "Mage Mawuni" under the music director B. S. Perera, composed by Marcelino Albert.
She subsequently had similar roles in Iranganie (1954), Matha Bedhaya (1955), Perakadoru Bena (1955), Daiwa Wipaakaya (1956), Vanaliya (1958; with her sister Shirly Blythe), Kawata Andare (1960) and Mangalika (1963).
Blythe sang in her movies.
Her song "Sara Goiya" done for Daiwa Wipaakaya is considered one of the longest songs in Sri Lankan cinema running in at eight minutes.
Blythe dueted with Mohideen Baig on "Surathaliye Sukumaliye" for the same film.
She also starred in several stage plays such as Mal Yahanawa, Sasara Duka and Seethala Nadiya.
Blythe's later movies include Senasuma Kothanada (1966), Geetha (1970), Sujeewa (1972), Sukiri Kella (1975) and Mangala (1976).
She also appeared in two South Indian films, Walliyin Selvan (with MG Ramachandran) and Periya Ediththa Pen (alongside Chandrababu).
On 24 December 2004 she suffered a heart attack and suddenly hospitalized.
She died the day after Sri Lanka suffered the Tsunami tragedy, on 27 December 2004 at the age of 74.
She was later buried in Hawaeliya.
Even though she had an interest to become an actress, her mother stood against her for acting.
Her father also insisted Mabel to be a doctor like him.
One day Mabel went with her sister Shirley to meet Gemini Kantha's uncle without telling her parents.
He then sent Mabel's photos to B. A. W. Jayamanne via Jemini Kantha.
Later, Jayamanne sent a letter to Mabel in Nuwara Eliya asking her to come for an interview.
Unfortunately, her mother hid the letter from came from Minerva Academy.
Then Mabel went to see Gemini's uncle again and found out the date and time he had been asked to come for the interview.
Somehow mother became suspicious and locked her in a room and tied her hands to a window sill.
Her mother put all her clothes in a trunk and sent them to a neighbour house.
Finally, out of grief, her father released Mabel from home and took her to Negombo for the interview.
Two weeks later, she received a letter saying that she has been selected for the film 'Hadisi Vinischaya'.