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Doddanna (Kannada: ದೊಡ್ಡಣ್ಣ; born 11 November 1949) is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry who has acted in about 500 films. He started his career as a theatre actor. During this time and later entered the Kannada film industry as a character actor.
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Early life
Doddanna was born on 11 November 1949. Being the youngest son in the family, he was named after his grandfather Kadle Doddappa. He started his career as a theatre actor with Vighneshwara Kala Sangha in Bhadravathi during which time he worked in a steel factory there. He, along with his friends formed a theater troupe called Gandharva Ranga. Later, he entered the Kannada and Tamil film industry.
Career
Doddanna is a versatile actor. He has portrayed villains, policemen and other characters. He has been especially successful as a comic actor.
Awards
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor - 1998-99 Winner for Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi