Leon Belleth
| Leon Belleth | |
|---|---|
| Born | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Residence | Australia |
| Nationality |
 Australian |
| Education | Royal College, Colombo |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Employer | Radio Ceylon / Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (1960s-1970s) |
| Known for | Broadcasting |
Leon Belleth was a popular announcer with Radio Ceylon and subsequently the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. He presented a range of radio programs including Holiday Choice. Listeners enjoyed his free and easy style of broadcasting. Leon Belleth was educated at one of Sri Lanka's foremost educational institutions - Royal College Colombo. He was introduced to radio by the veteran broadcaster, Vernon Corea who mentored him while he was in Radio Ceylon.
Leon Belleth now lives in Australia where he is still involved in broadcasting with Australian radio stations.
See also
- Radio Ceylon
- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation
- List of Sri Lankan broadcasters
- Vernon Corea
- Royal College Colombo
- List of Royal College Colombo alumni
External links
- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation
- SLBC-creating new waves of history
- Eighty Years of Broadcasting in Sri Lanka
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