| Mark Samson | |
| Native Name: | මාක් සැම්සන් |
| Birth Date: | February 29, 1956 |
| Birth Name: | Thelge Marcus Samson Peiris |
| Birth Place: | Panadura, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality: | Sri Lankan |
| Years Active: | 1988–2017 |
| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Actor, Stunt Director |
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]
He died on 19 January 2019, at the age of 63, of a heart attack.[4]
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.
| 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] |