Leo Prabhu

Leo Prabhu (1933 – 30 December 2023) was an Indian dramatist, playwright and novelist from the state of Tamil Nadu. He started his career as an actor at the Boys Company and has worked in the Tamil theater for many years. After founding his own troupe, called Stage Image, he shot to fame. His service and contribution to Tamil theatre are well recognised by the Tamils across the world. He is regarded as one of the finest actors, writers and playwrights and The Tamil Nadu Government conferred on him the highest State award, Kalaimamani in 1990.

Leo Prabhu
Born
Leo

1933 (1933)
Coimbatore, British India
Died (aged 90)
Occupation(s)Dramatist, actor, writer
Years active1950–2023
SpouseUsha Prabhu
ChildrenMurugashankari Leo
Websitekalaikoodam.org

Biography

Born in Coimbatore, Prabu was passionate about football and acting since childhood. Acting prevailed, and he became a dramatist, media person, and author. His area of expertise can be broadly classified as an actor (theater, tele-serials and cinema), director (tele-serials, theatre plays) and writer (screenplay, dialogue and novels).

Prabhu died on 30 December 2023, at the age of 90.[1]

Partial filmography
Year Film Language Role Notes
1974Paruva KaalamTamil
1983Idhu Enga NaaduTamil
1983Anney AnneyTamil
1984Naan Mahaan AllaTamil
1986PuthirTamil
1987Per Sollum PillaiTamil
1988Rendum Rendum AnjuTamil

References
  1. "பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் கலைமாமணி லியோ பிரபு காலமானார்". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). 31 December 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
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