13 Facts About Anton Jude

Anton Jude Gomes, known as Anton Jude was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.

Anton Jude is best known for the comedy roles in Sabanda Pabilis, Sikuru Hathe and Sakisanda Suwaris.

Anton Jude died on 19 March 2012 during a film shooting in Kelaniya.

Anton Jude was born on 28 November 1960 at Rathmalana, the eldest in a family of four children.

Anton Jude was inspired by his father, Clarence Gomes, for his singing talents.

Anton Jude studied at St Anthony's Roman Catholic school in Mount Lavinia.

Anton Jude made his debut on stage with Sashi Quintes's Sudu Haththak 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.

Anton Jude acted in tele dramas Punchi Rala, Sabanda Pabilis, Sakisanda Elias, Isuru Yogaya and others.

Anton Jude's song Ais Amma Gundu was a popular hit among the masses.

Anton Jude created his first stage drama Sakisanda Madala, where the first screen was held on 29 December 2009 at the Elphinston Theatre.

Anton Jude had been ailing for some time with high blood pressure and diabetes.

Anton Jude had been treated at the Nawaloka hospital in February 2012.

Anton Jude died while he was working on a new film, 'Veerya, while shooting at the director Sunil Aruna Weerasiri's place in Kelaniya.