[9][10] Jude made his debut on stage with Sashi Quintes's Sudu Haththak ("White Mushroom") in 1978 and continued acting in films such as Bahubuthayo, Rankewita, Numba Nadan Apata Pissu, Sikuru Hathe, Rosa Kele, Ethumai Methumai and several other popular movies.

[11] He acted in tele dramas Punchi Rala, Sabanda Pabilis, Sakisanda Elias, Isuru Yogaya and others.

His song Ais Amma Gundu (Una Puruke Balu Walige) was also a popular hit among the masses.

[12] Jude created his first stage drama Sakisanda Madala, where the first screen was held on 29 December 2009 at the Elphinston Theatre.

[6] Jude died while he was working on a new film, 'Veerya, while shooting at the director Sunil Aruna Weerasiri's place in Kelaniya.