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 February 29, 1956 |
| Died | January 19, 2019 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Stunt Director |
| Years active | 1988–2017 |
| Children | 3 |
He died on 19 January 2019, at the age of 63, of a heart attack.[4]
Cinema career edit
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 edit
- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[6]
| 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 | [7] | |
| 2001 | Pissu Puso | Tony | [8] | |
| 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 | [9] | ||
| TBD | Marukathara | [10] |
References edit
- ^ "Mark Samson passes away". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ^ "Robin Fernando selects best stuntnmen in the country". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ^ "Farewell to a good man who played evil characters: Mark Samson". sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
- ^ "Veteran actor Mark Samson dies at age 63". Ada Derana. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ^ "Mark Samson films". rateyourmusic. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "'Dadabima' shows how the drug rings operate". Sunday Times. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ ""Pissu Puso" : Local version of 'Crazy Boys'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Plot of Kidnap". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "Marukathara gets permission". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 12 December 2019.