Portrait of H. G. Dattatreya

H. G. Dattatreya

Acting

Biography

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).

Born: April 20, 1942

Place of Birth: Chitradurga

Known For

Filmography

2024
Murphy

as Richard Murphy

2023
2021
2020
ACT-1978

as Advocate General Venkatachalaiah

2019
Brahmachari

as Dr Ramdev

2019
Mission Mangal

as Ananth Iyer

2018
Ananthu v/s Nusrath

as Zulfikar Ali Khan

2018
Onthara Bannagalu

as Crazy Muduka

2017
Raajakumara

as Mohammed Raffi

2016
Neer Dose

as Dattatreya

2013
Bharath Stores

as Govinda Shetty

2011
2011
Kempe Gowda

as Kavya's grandfather

2007
Kaada Beladingalu

as Chandranna

2005
Rama Shama Bhama

as Ram's Father

2005
Rakshasa

as Doreswamy

2004
Nalla

as Blind flute man

2004
Kanakambari

as Swamyji

2003
Mouni

as Kuppanna Bhatru

2002
1998
King

as King

1994
1993
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ruby cube

as moorthy