- Died
- B.S. Perera was an actor and composer, known for The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck (1988), Sansare (1962) and Ganthera (1961). He died on June 23, 1982 in Chilaw, Sri Lanka.
- He holds the record for the highest number of films acted by a Sri Lankan well over 180 films.
- Perera had a career spanned about three decades.
- He was one of the earliest pillars and popular comedy artists ever in Sri Lankan film history.
- Before entering cinema, Perera worked as a Tram car driver. Due to an accident he lost part of the vision. Although he underwent eye surgery, he suffered a tear in his eye causing a strabismus condition. After the accident, he served as a trolley bus inspector.
- B. S. Perera, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and theater as well as a director and singer.
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