Joe Abeywickrama - Actor Profile

Joe Abeywickrama

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
17Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 22, 1927
Birth Place: Rathnapura, Sri Lanka

About Joe Abeywickrama

Deshabandu Gammana Patabendige Don John Abeywickrama, populalry as Joe Abeywickrama, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joe Abeywickrama reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Joe Abeywickrama's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joe Abeywickrama remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Welikathara, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joe Abeywickrama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joe Abeywickrama's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Welikathara (1971) movie poster
★9.0

Welikathara: An intense, cat-and-mouse drama between newly appointed ASP Randeniya and a local thug (Goring Mudalali). Randeniya's li

Welikathara

1971•Drama
★8.0
Thun Man Handiya (1970) movie poster
★8.0

Thun Man Handiya: Based on the famous novel Thun Man Handiya, this movie demonstrates a fraction of life of a youth who reflects back to h

Thun Man Handiya

1970•Drama
★6.5
The Road from Elephant Pass (2009) movie poster
★6.5

The Road from Elephant Pass: The Road from Elephant Pass is a 2008 action thriller film produced, screen played and directed by Chandran Rutnam based

The Road from Elephant Pass

2009•War
★6.5
The Girls (1978) movie poster
★6.5

The Girls: The Girls is about the growing up of two schoolgirl sisters and the disappointments to which they are condemned by their

The Girls

1978•Drama
★6.4
Death on a Full Moon Day (1997) movie poster
★6.4

Death on a Full Moon Day: Drama about a father who refuses to believe in his son's death at war.

Death on a Full Moon Day

1997•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joe Abeywickrama.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 The Road from Elephant Pass Tamil Shopkeeper Hit Similar →
2002 The Compensation Guneris-Old age Average Similar →
1997 Death on a Full Moon Day Vannihamy Average Similar →
1994 Loku Duwa Punna's Father Flop Similar →
1990 Awaragira K.B. Sethigala Flop Similar →
1987 The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) - Flop Similar →
1985 A Woman in a Whirlpool Arachchila Flop Similar →
1981 Old Soldier Soldier Flop Similar →
1980 Village in the Jungle Silindu Average Similar →
1978 The Wasps Are Here Anton Average Similar →
1978 The Girls Doctor Hit Similar →
1976 Kolomba Sanniya Andare Flop Similar →
1976 Mangrove Island Dharmasena Guru Flop Similar →
1973 Thushara - Flop Similar →
1972 Chandar, the Black Leopard of Ceylon Father Average Similar →
1971 Welikathara Goring Mudalali 'Dipthilage Mudiyanselage Sudu Banda' Super Hit Similar →
1970 Thun Man Handiya Abilin Super Hit Similar →

Joe Abeywickrama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joe Abeywickrama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Abeywickrama is "Welikathara" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Joe Abeywickrama acted in?

Joe Abeywickrama has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joe Abeywickrama?

Other notable films include "Thun Man Handiya", "The Road from Elephant Pass", and "The Girls".