Mark Samson

Thelge Marcus Samson Peiris, popularly known 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, Samson has acted in more than 40 films across many genres primarily as an antagonist.

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

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. 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.

Year No. Film Roles Ref. 1988 Ayya Nago 1988 Amme Oba Nisa 1989 Shakthiya Obai Amme Buddhi 1989 Okkoma Rajawaru 1990 Sebalilyo 1990 Dese Mal Pipila 1990 Jaya Shakthi 1990 Sambudhu Mahima 1990 Hondin Naththam Narakin 1991 Obata Pamanai Adare 1991 Salambak Handai 1991 Cheriyo Doctor Mark 1992 Ranabime Weeraya 1992 Raja Daruwo Koti Wilbert 1992 Viyaru Minisa 1992 Sinha Raja 1992 Okkoma Kanapita 1992 Oba Mata Wiswasai Shirley 1992 Suranimala 1992 Sinhayangeth Sinhaya Amaradasa Pallangey 1993 Saagara Thilina 1993 Bambasara Bisaw 1994 Nohadan Kumariyo Reggie 1994 Love 94 Bounty Hunter 1995 Vijay Saha Ajay Samson 1995 Edath Chandiya Adath Chandiya Leanah 1995 Inspector Geetha Mark 1995 Rodaya Baby 1995 Cheriyo Captain Alphonsus friend 1996 Sura Daruwo 1998 Sagara Peraliya 2000 Dadabima Jumbo 2001 Pissu Puso Tony 2002 Seethala Gini Kandu 2002 Pissu Double Club thug 2003 Aladinge Waldin Prison mentor 2004 Nohadan Amme Reggie 2004 Samawenna Maa Raththarane 2006 Rana Hansi Sylvester 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 TBD Marukathara