Acting
H. G. Dattatreya
Kannada, Hindi, Telugu cinema · 78 credits
Born
20 April 1942 (age 84)
Birthplace
Chitradurga
Also known as Dattatreya H.G. · H.G. Dattatreya · H. G.Dattatreya · H.G.Dattatreya · HG. Dattatreya · HG.Dattatreya
Wing Commander Harihar Gundurao Dattatreya (Retd.) (born 1942), popularly known as Dattanna, is an Indian actor who has appeared in more than 204 films and several plays. Alongside his career as an actor, he served in the Indian Air Force as a commissioned officer for over 20 years and also occupied academic positions with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He is best known for his work in Kannada cinema, in which he appears in mostly supporting roles. In a film career of almost three decades, he has won two National Film Award – Special Jury Awards, one National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and two Karnataka State Film Awards. He is known for his performances in Munnudi (2000), Bettada Jeeva (2011) and Bharath Stores (2012).
Known for
Filmography
Murphy
as Richard Murphy
Ghost
as Pet Shop Owner
ACT-1978
as Advocate General Venkatachalaiah
Mission Mangal
as Ananth Iyer
Brahmachari
as Dr Ramdev
Onthara Bannagalu
as Crazy Muduka
Ananthu v/s Nusrath
as Zulfikar Ali Khan
Raajakumara
as Mohammed Raffi
Neer Dose
as Dattatreya
Baanaadi
as Kishore's Grandfather
Bharath Stores
as Govinda Shetty
Kempe Gowda
as Kavya's grandfather
Bettada Jeeva
as Gopalaiah
Maleyali Jotheyali
as Col. Thammayya
Kaada Beladingalu
as Chandranna
Rama Shama Bhama
as Ram's Father
Rakshasa
as Doreswamy
Beru
as Venkateshaiah
Kanakambari
as Swamyji
Nalla
as Blind flute man
Guest
as Doctor
Munnudi
2000
Munnudi
as Hasanabba
King
as King
Chinnari Mutha
as Daada
