Lester James Peries

Lester James Peries


Sri Lankabhimanya Lester James Peries was a Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter, and film producer. Considered as the father of Sri Lankan cinema, Lester worked as a filmmaker from 1949 to 2006 and was involved in over 28 films, including shorts and documentaries.

  • Known For

    Directing

  • Born

    1919-04-05

  • Place of Birth

    Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

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