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Robin Fernando (Pattiyage Robin Steven Fernando) was born on 15 June, 1937 in Kotahena, British Ceylon, is a Sri Lankan actor (1937–2022). Discover Robin Fernando'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 84 years old?
| Popular As |
Pattiyage Robin Steven Fernando |
| Occupation |
Actor, Stuntman |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
15 June, 1937 |
| Birthday |
15 June |
| Birthplace |
Kotahena, British Ceylon |
| Date of death |
8 January, 2022 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Robin Fernando Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Robin Fernando height not available right now. We will update Robin Fernando's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Robin Fernando's Wife?
His wife is Violet Jayaweera (m. 1963)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Violet Jayaweera (m. 1963) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Robin Fernando Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robin Fernando worth at the age of 84 years old? Robin Fernando’s income source is mostly from being a successful actor. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Robin Fernando'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
Pattiyage Robin Steven Fernando (born 15 June 1937 – died 8 January 2022 as රොබින් ප්රනාන්දු in [Sinhala]), popularly as Robin Fernando, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television as well as a stunt coordinator.
Fernando was born on 15 June 1937 at Kotahena, Sri Lanka as the third of the family.
His father Cyril Anthony served in Department of Printing and as Chief Foreman in the Printing Division of the M.D. Gunasena Company.
His mother Vilet Anthony was a housewife.
He had two elder sisters and two younger sisters.
A Buddhist devotee, Fernando never gave up going to the Dhamma School at Deepaduttaramaya in Kotahena on every Sundays.
He completed his education from St. Benedict's College, Colombo during the period that World War II occurred.
He took national colors for sports such as karate and gymnastics as well.
Fernando died on 8 January 2022, at the age of 84.
He had been receiving treatment for Parkinson's disease for nearly two years.
Fernando has also acted in many television serials.
After leaving school in 1963, he went to work for the Mackwood Company in Colombo.
Fernando was introduced to film director Titus Thotawatte by Ariyaratne Kahawita.
His first role came through Hingana Kolla, as an uncredited stuntman.
He was chosen to film Chandiya by Ariyaratne Kahavita.
Fernando married his partner Violet Jayaweera on 14 October 1964 and they had one son: Channa and one daughter Eranthika.
Considered as one of the best stunt directors in Sinhala cinema, Fernando started his career in the 1965 film Chandiya, and rose to prominence with lead roles.
According to Fernando, his first cinema acting came through Chandiya, but it was screened in 1965 after his second film Dheewarayo was screened in 1964.
He has acted in more than 80 Sinhala films since his debut acting in 1965 film Chandiya.
Until the film Sagarika, Fernando starred in Thotawatte's films.
Although he entered as a martial artist, he was not centered in it.
His most adventurous fight scene after Chandiya was in the films Kapatikama and Kauda Hari.
Fernando pointed out that stunt is an art when every time he gets a chance at the films like Bicycle Horā, Ohoma Hondada and Pēnava Nēda.
The 1971 film Dævena Pipāsa made his first lead role.
By that time he had shown his talent through the sub-main characters such as the role "Raja" in another 1971 film Hāralakṣe with one of his most satirical characters.
Films such as Nivena Ginna, Apēkṣā, Veera Puran Appu were among Robin's most acclaimed films.
The song "Soduru Lowata Mal Wehala" which he sang with Geetha Kumarasinghe in the 1978 film Apeksha is one of the most popular songs in Sinhala cinema.
In that film, the terrible fight with Ranjan Mendis was also one of the most adventurous fights in Sinhala cinema.
In 1983, Fernando directed his first film Sura Doothiyo, which was based on real incidents.
His last direction came through Ninja Sri Lanka.
His first television acting came through Sriyani Amarasena's Ira Batu Tharuwa, which was shot in England.
Some of the other television serials of Robin Fernando include, Chandramaya, Hangimuttam, Paradeesaya and Damini.
