Mark Samson

Thelge Marcus Samson Peiris, popularly as Mark Samson (born February 29, 1956 – died 19 January 2019 as [Sinhala]) 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". His last performance was in teledrama Urumayaka Aragalaya as a High rank English Officer in colonial Ceylon.