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12 Facts About Linton Semage

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Linton Semage is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well a filmmaker.

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Linton Semage is best known for his roles in movies such as Padadaya, Sulang Kirilli and Mad Cowgirl.

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Linton Semage started his acting career in 1978 from the movie Sara, which was directed by T Arjuna.

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Linton Semage won the Sarasaviya Best Actor Award and Presidential Film Award for the best actor, for his role in movie Mee Haraka.

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Linton Semage completed education from Deva Pathiraja College and Galle Central School.

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Linton Semage then acted in Chithrasena's Karadiya, Dhamma Jagoda's Kora Saha Andaya and Wes Muhunu.

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Linton Semage is one of the earliest member of street drama group formed by Gamini Haththotuwegama.

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Linton Semage won the excellence award at State Drama Festivals for that role.

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Linton Semage continued to act in many popular critically acclaimed stage drama such as Maname, Sinhabahu, Wedikkarayo, Ran Salakuna, Punthila, Pansa Deke Hansaya, Ath and Mora.

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Linton Semage produced the play Panchayudha, which is his only stage production.

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Linton Semage went India for a drama course at Indian National Drama Theater.

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Linton Semage acted in few television serials, including, Nadee Geethaya, Irata Handana Mal, Indrakeelaya, Kokila Ginna, Magul Sakwala and Iti Pahan.