Alfred Edirimanne

Alfred Edirimanne (born 25 March 1929 – died 27 November 2000 as ඇල්ෆ්‍රඩ් එදිරිමාන්න) [Sinhala]), was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema as well as a film enthusiast, social activist and politician. He was one of the main pioneers for the establishment of the State Film Corporation and also a member of the Indian Film Protest Movement.

Personal life Edirimanne was born on 25 March 1929 in Koswatte, Nugegoda as the fifth of the family with 8 siblings. His father was Jokin Edirimanne, was a well known businessman in Gampaha. His mother was Caroline Edirimanne, a native of Galle. He was educated at Lawrence College, Maradana and Sri Lanka College, Maradana.

After the school times, he joined the government clerkship. He also worked at public service of the Ports Commission. The fans fell in love with the character of this movie until he acted in a vicious behavior as the owner of the club, "Vicky" in the film Nalangana which made the audience disgusted.