About Prem Jayanth
Lived 1931 – 1997 (aged 65–66). Prem Jayanth was a Sri Lankan actor, film actor and art director.
Hettiarachchige Emanuel Aloysius Rodrigo (1933–17 March 1997), better known as Prem Jayanth, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema as well as a producer and art director. Considered as the first male superstar in Sinhala cinema, Jayanth rose to prominence with starring roles in the popular films Sujatha and Seda Sulang (1955).
Personal life
Jayanth was born in Layards Broadway, Grandpass and attended Joseph’s College, Grandpass and St. Lucia's College Colombo 13. His son, Jagath Rohan appeared in few film including the 1980 film Sabeetha.
Jayanth died on 17 March 1997 at the age of 64. Nanda died on 26 September 2014 at the age of 84.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Prem Jayanth?
Sri Lankan actor
When was Prem Jayanth born?
Prem Jayanth was born in 1931 in Grandpass.
When did Prem Jayanth die?
Prem Jayanth died on 17 March 1997 in Colombo.
What was Prem Jayanth's occupation?
Prem Jayanth was an actor, film actor and art director.
What nationality was Prem Jayanth?
Prem Jayanth was Sri Lankan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Prem Jayanth. https://biography.guide/prem-jayanth/
MLA: "Prem Jayanth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/prem-jayanth/.
Chicago: "Prem Jayanth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/prem-jayanth/.
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