Mark Samson

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Mark Samson
මාක් සැම්සන්
Born
Thelge Marcus Samson Peiris

(1956-02-29)February 29, 1956
DiedJanuary 19, 2019(2019-01-19) (aged 62)
Nationality Sri Lankan
Occupation(s)Actor, Stunt Director
Years active1988–2017
Children3

Thelge Marcus Samson Peiris, [1] popularly as Mark Samson (born February 29, 1956 – died 19 January 2019 as මාක් සැම්සන් [Sinhala]) was a Sri Lankan actor in films and television, and a stunt director. Considered one of the best villains in Sinhala cinema, [2] Samson has acted in more than 40 films across many genres primarily as an antagonist. [3]

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He died on 19 January 2019, at the age of 63, of a heart attack. [4]

Cinema career

Samson made his debut cinematic appearance in the 1988 film Ayya Nago. He was introduced into silver screen by Wilson Karu. He continued to act in more than 45 Sinhala films across many genres, primarily as a villain. Some of his notable actings came through Raja Daruwo, Rodaya and Siri Daladagamanaya. [5] His last performance was in teledrama Urumayaka Aragalaya as a high-rank English Officer in colonial Ceylon.

Filmography and stunt coordination

YearNo.FilmRolesRef.
1988Ayya Nago
1988Amme Oba Nisa
1989Shakthiya Obai AmmeBuddhi
1989Okkoma Rajawaru
1990Sebalilyo
1990Dese Mal Pipila
1990Jaya Shakthi
1990Sambudhu Mahima
1990Hondin Naththam Narakin
1991Obata Pamanai Adare
1991Salambak Handai
1991 Cheriyo Doctor Mark
1992Ranabime Weeraya
1992Raja DaruwoKoti Wilbert
1992Viyaru Minisa
1992Sinha Raja
1992Okkoma Kanapita
1992Oba Mata WiswasaiShirley
1992Suranimala
1992Sinhayangeth SinhayaAmaradasa Pallangey
1993Saagara Thilina
1993Bambasara Bisaw
1994Nohadan KumariyoReggie
1994Love 94Bounty Hunter
1995Vijay Saha AjaySamson
1995Edath Chandiya Adath ChandiyaLeanah
1995Inspector GeethaMark
1995RodayaBaby
1995 Cheriyo Captain Alphonsus friend
1996Sura Daruwo
1998Sagara Peraliya
2000 Dadabima Jumbo [7]
2001 Pissu Puso Tony [8]
2002 Seethala Gini Kandu
2002Pissu DoubleClub thug
2003 Aladinge Waldin Prison mentor
2004Nohadan AmmeReggie
2004Samawenna Maa Raththarane
2006Rana HansiSylvester
2014 Siri Daladagamanaya King Ksheeradara
2015 My Name is Bandu Sinhabahu's assistant
2015 Aathma Warusha
2015 Singa Machan Charlie
2016 Hora Police Lokke
TBD Kidnap [9]
TBD Marukathara [10]

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