Gamini Fonseka

Gamini Fonseka actor in the Sinhala silver screen and he was born in 21 March 1936. According to book “Lester by Lester”, “To work with Gamini was an absolute pleasure for me other directors have problems. Because he takes over and directs himself with me it has always been without a question. Occasionally he would ask whether to do something. Otherwise, I only tell him how the scene went. Sometimes I don’t even give him directions. He knows the scene and knows what to do. He is conscientious and the spontaneity in his acting is really remarkable”

It was Lester James Peris who gave Gamini his first break in movies through his path-breaking film ‘Rekawa” (line of density). Gamini showed his face for the first time on screen in a scene in the film. He was working as a camera production assistant for Lester. It was Lester who made Gamini an assistant director for his second film. “Sandeshaya” in which he also played the second lead to Ananda Yogarathna.

Three of Gamini Fonseka’s memorable character portrayals on screen were as “Jinadasa” while “Abenayaka” and “Saviman Kabalana” in the films. Gamperaliya, Nidhanaya, and Yuganthaya respectively.

Gamini Fonseka’s first attempt at directing was “Parasathumal”. In which Lester played a behind the scenes role as an adviser and guide.

Young Gamini had secondary schooling at S.Thomas collage Mt.Lavania. He wanted to be a cinematographer and a film director.