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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
Died	January 19, 2019(2019-01-19) (aged 62)
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Occupation	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

Samson made his debut cinematic appearance through 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 acting 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]

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]

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