Linton Semage

Linton Semage is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well a filmmaker. He is best known for his roles in movies such as Padadaya, Sulang Kirilli (2002) and Mad Cowgirl (2006). He started his acting career in 1978 from the movie Sara, which was directed by T. Arjuna. He won the Sarasaviya Best Actor Award (1995) and Presidential Film Award (1999) for the best actor, for his role in movie Mee Haraka.

Career In 1975, he moved Colombo with the ambition to be a dancer. Then he joined "Ranga Shilpa Shalika" in Lionel Wendt and started dancing under the guidance of Basil Mihiripenna. He then acted in Chithrasena's Karadiya, Dhamma Jagoda's Kora Saha Andaya and Wes Muhunu. He is one of the earliest member of street drama group formed by Gamini Haththotuwegama. Kokila Ginna, Magul Sakwala and Iti Pahan. He also produced two serials Akaradaruwa and Deweni Kameththa.

Year No. Film Role 1978 396 Sara Waiter 1981 502 Sudda 1982 514 Thani Tharuwa 1985 614 Rajina Also as screenwriter 1986 639 Athuru Mithuru 1987 658 Podi Vijay 1989 696 Siri Medura Gunapala's supporter 1990 705 Saharawe Sihinaya 1991 737 Sthree 1994 819 Mee Haraka Gunapala 1995 842 Ayoma 1996 866 Bawa Sasara 1997 868 Yasoma 1998 901 Anthima Reya 1998 967 Purahanda Kaluwara Sunanda's husband 1999 911 Padadaya Dharmadasa. Also as screenwriter 1999 928 Nagaran Berty 2000 938 Rajya Sevaya Pinisai Wijepala 2000 945 Indrakeelaya 2001 961 Me Mage Sandai 2002 978 Kalu Sudu Mal Chathura 2002 980 Sudu Sewaneli Sudu Banda 2002 988 Mage Wam Atha Kamal. Also as screenwriter 2003 1018 Sulang Kirilli Shantha Bandara 2004 1041 Mille Soya 2006 English Mad Cowgirl Dr. Suzuki

Director Source:

Sarasaviya Awards 1995 - Best Actor (Mee Haraka)

Dhaka International Film Festival

2000 Best Film - Padadaya (The Outcast)

2000 Best Director - Padadaya (The Outcast)