Anton Jude Gomes, known as Anton Jude (28 November 1960 – 19 March 2012; ඇන්ටන් ජූඩ්) was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. A career spanning more than three decades, Jude was a popular comedian in television and cinema. He is best known for the comedy roles in Sabanda Pabilis, Sikuru Hathe and Sakisanda Suwaris.
He died on 19 March 2012 during a film shooting in Kelaniya.
Early life and career Jude was born on 28 November 1960 at Rathmalana, the eldest in a family of four children. He was inspired by his father, Clarence Gomes, for his singing talents. He studied at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic school in Mount Lavinia.
Jude made his debut on stage with Sashi Quintes's Sudu Haththak ("White Mushroom") in 1978 and continued acting in films such as Bahubuthayo, Rankewita, Numba Nadan Apata Pissu, Sikuru Hathe, Rosa Kele, Ethumai Methumai and several other popular movies.
He acted in tele dramas Punchi Rala, Sabanda Pabilis, Sakisanda Elias, Isuru Yogaya and others. His song Ais Amma Gundu (Una Puruke Balu Walige) was also a popular hit among the masses. Jude created his first stage drama Sakisanda Madala, where the first screen was held on 29 December 2009 at the Elphinston Theatre.
Illness and death Jude had been ailing for some time with high blood pressure and diabetes. He had been treated at the Nawaloka hospital in February 2012. On the evening of 19 March 2012, Jude was rushed to the Colombo North Ragama hospital due to a cardiac arrest and at 11:20 pm he was pronounced dead on admission to the hospital. Jude died while he was working on a new film, 'Veerya, while shooting at the director Sunil Aruna Weerasiri's place in Kelaniya. Jude was survived by his wife Manel. On 22 March 2012, his remains were buried at the Borella Cemetery, Colombo.
Filmography
Year Film Role 1997 Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor Outside church talker 2002 Bahubuthayo The devil in the bus2003 One Shot Johnny Numba Nadan Apita Pissu PC Walbanda 2005 Samanala Thatu Sarath 2006 Nilambare Podiyan2007 Sikuru Hathe Transgender No Problem Darling 2008 Rosa Kale Basil Walapatala Piyasena2009 Sir Last Chance Detective Ali Surathal Liyana Mahaththaya Leader 2010 UththaraVictor Mago Digo Dai Sudu Mathathaya Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe Guest appearance 2011 Ethumai Methumai Andapala2012 Super Six Minister Jeevithe LassanaiPopa 2014 Api Marenne Na Deepal. Posthumous release 2024 Veerya Ganesh. Posthumous release
Stage plays Mee purawesiyo Sudu Haththak Saranga Newen Awith
Television
Abuddassa Kalaya Deva Daruwo E Brain Ekamath Eka Rataka Hit Wicket Isuru Bawana Isuru Yogaya Kande Handiya Kota Uda Mandira Mehew Rate Mila Mini Palanga Nadu Ahana Walawwa Night Learners Pinkanda Simona Punchi Rala Ran Samanalayo Sabanda Pabilis Sakisanda Eliyas Sakisanda Suwaris Sihina Pawura Situ Gedara Sura Pura Sara Swarna Veena Theth Saha Viyali Three-wheel Malli Vinivindimi
References
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