Sando Harris

Sando Harris (18 May 1963 – 11 June 2021; ), popularly known by his stage names Sando Harris and Sergeant Nallathambi, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater, and television. With a career spanned more than three decades, Sando was a popular comedian in theater and cinema. Apart from comedy acting, he was also a stunt actor, producer, director and singer.

Personal life He was born on 18 May 1963 in Kirulapone, Sri Lanka to a family of eight. He received his primary education at Arethusa College, Wellawatte, and secondary education from Isipathana College and Zahira College, Colombo.

He died on 11 June 2021 at the age of 58. The cause is identified as a sudden cardiac arrest occurred when he was at his friend's residence in No. 291/47, Havelock Place, Colombo. After the post mortem at Kalubowila Hospital, the body was taken to the Dehiwala cemetery and the last rites was performed on 13 June 2021.

Career Sando entered the drama in association with Kirulapone when in the company of renowned comedian Nihal Silva. With Nihal's death, he took the role that Nihal created 'Sergeant Nallathambi' and later created a new stage play called Cheriyo Sergeant.

He made his film debut in 1990 film Jayashakthi. Since then he has acted with many supporting and minor roles in more than 150 films including: Hitha Honda Putek, Ran Hadawatha, Raja Daruvō, Sathyā, Ekadā Væhi, Demōdara Pālama and Quē Serā. In 1997 he won the Best Actor Award for Wedage Kendare. His first stunt direction came through the 1999 film Ekadā Væhi. He later directed stunts in the film Seethala Gini Kandu.

In television, he acted in the serials: Yuga Vilakkuwa. However, he became popular as a comedian shortly afterwards. He produced many comedy stage plays with the role 'Nallathambi' such as: Sergeanṭgē Nændammā, Doctor Chicāgō and Kōchchi Manamālayā. Since 2017, he worked on his debut direction King of Diyawannawa which could not complete due to his demise.

Filmography Year Film Roles Ref. 1990 Jaya Skakthi 1991 Raja Sellan 1992 Sathya 1992 Sinhayangeth Sinhaya Alex 1992 Rajek Wage Puthek 1993 Trishule 1993 Juriya Mamai Stunt Coordinator 1994 Ekada Wahi 1994 Sandamadala Stunt Coordinator 1995 Wasana Wewa Stunt Coordinator 1995 Vijay Saha Ajay Henchman 1995 Demodara Palama Pissing henchman 1995 Aege Vairaya Stunt Coordinator, Smuggler 1995 Hitha Honda Surayo 1996 Sathi Stunt Coordinator 1996 Pem Mal Mala 1997 Ninja Sri Lanka 1998 Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli Sergeant Nallathambi 1998 Yudha Gini Meda Stunt Coordinator, Tyaagu 1999 Unusum Rathriya Bonnie 1999 Koti Sana Stunt Coordinator 2001 Hai Baby Hai Henchman 2001 Wasanthaye Kunatuwak Stunt Coordinator 2002 Seethala Gini Kandu Stunt Coordinator 2002 Somy Boys Doctor Chicago 2004 Left Right Sir Ronnie 2005 Mata Thawa Mathakai Guruthuma 2008 Machan Hotel Guard 2011 Putha Mage Suraya 2013 A Common Man D. Gopinath 2014 Que Sera James 2015 Singa Machan Charlie Sergeant Rivilsan 2019 Thiththa Aththa 2019 President Super Star Film director 2022 The Game Tiger