What is Lester James Peries's middle name?
James
Lester James Peries date of birth:
April 5, 1919
How old is Lester James Peries?
106
Where was Lester James Peries born?
Dehiwela, British Ceylon
Lester James Peries body shape:
Average
What color are Lester James Peries's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Lester James Peries's hair?
Salt and Pepper
What is Lester James Peries's ethnicity?
Asian/Indian
What is Lester James Peries nationality?
Sri Lankan
What is Lester James Peries's occupation?
Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter
Short Biography
Sri Lankabhimanya Lester James Peries (Sinhala: ශ්රී ලංකාභිමාන්ය ලෙස්ටර් ජේම්ස් පීරිස්) (born 5 April 1919) is an internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter, and film producer. An active filmmaker since 1949, Peries has been involved in over 28 films, including shorts and documentaries. He has received critical acclaim for directing Rekava, Gamperaliya, Nidhanaya, Golu Hadawatha, Kaliyugaya, Awaragira and Yuganthaya.