Mark Samson

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]

Mark Samson
මාක් සැම්සන්
Born
Thelge Marcus Samson Peiris

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

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
  • No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[6]
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
1991Cheriyo DoctorMark
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
1995Cheriyo CaptainAlphonsus friend
1996Sura Daruwo
1998Sagara Peraliya
2000DadabimaJumbo[7]
2001Pissu PusoTony[8]
2002Seethala Gini Kandu
2002Pissu DoubleClub thug
2003Aladinge WaldinPrison mentor
2004Nohadan AmmeReggie
2004Samawenna Maa Raththarane
2006Rana HansiSylvester
2014Siri DaladagamanayaKing Ksheeradara
2015My Name is BanduSinhabahu's assistant
2015Aathma Warusha
2015Singa Machan Charlie
2016Hora PoliceLokke
TBDKidnap[9]
TBDMarukathara[10]

References
  1. "Mark Samson passes away". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  2. "Robin Fernando selects best stuntnmen in the country". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  3. "Farewell to a good man who played evil characters: Mark Samson". sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  4. "Veteran actor Mark Samson dies at age 63". Ada Derana. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  5. "Mark Samson films". rateyourmusic. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  6. "Sri Lankan Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  7. "'Dadabima' shows how the drug rings operate". Sunday Times. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  8. ""Pissu Puso" : Local version of 'Crazy Boys'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  9. "Plot of Kidnap". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  10. "Marukathara gets permission". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
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