Lester James Peries
Biography
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 ForDirecting
BornApril 5, 1919
DiedApril 29, 2018 (99)
Place of BirthDehiwala, Sri Lanka
