Jayalath Manoratne (Sinhala: ????? ???????) (born 12 June 1948 as Keselgaspe Manatunga Jayalath Manoratne) is an award-winning actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.
He is a lecturer by profession.
Highly versatile actor from drama to comedy, Manoratne has won awards ranging from OCIC, Presidential, Sarasavi, Raigam Tele'es, Sumathi and the State Literary and Drama awards.
He was the best actor back to back in 1991 and 1992 for his performance in Socrates and Dvitva.
He is considered as one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan Stage by critics.