Mark Samson


Thelge Marcus Samson Peiris, popularly as Mark Samson was a Sri Lankan actor in films and television, and a stunt director. Considered as one of the best villains in Sinhala cinema, Samson has acted in more than 40 films across many genre 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 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 genre, primarily as a villain. Some of his notable acting came through Raja Daruwo, Rodaya and Siri Daladagamanaya.

Filmography & 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
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
1995Rodaya
1995Cheriyo CaptainAlphonsus friend
1996Soora Daruwo
1998Sagara Peraliya
2000DadabimaJumbo
2001Pissu PusoTony
2002Seethala Gini Kandu
2002Pissu DoubleClub thug
2003Aladinge WaldinPrison mentor
2004Nohadan AmmeReggie
2004Samawenna Maa Raththarane
2006Rana Hansi
2014Siri DaladagamanayaKing Ksheeradara
2015My Name is BanduSinhabahu's assistant
2015Aathma Warusha
2015Singa Machan Charlie
2016Hora PoliceLokke
TBDKidnap
TBDMarukathara