Hollywood Mourns the Loss of Renowned Actor Ray Stevenson
On May 22, 2023, the entertainment industry was shaken by the news of Ray Stevenson’s passing. The Irish film and television actor, known for his iconic roles in Marvel movies and projects such as HBO’s “Rome” and Showtime’s “Dexter,” was only 58 years old.
Stevenson’s last works in which he was involved included “RRR” by SS Rajamouli, which won an Oscar and in which he played the evil governor Scott Buxton, and the upcoming Disney+ series “Star Wars: Ahsoka,” where he played the role of Baylan Skoll. His posthumous credits also include the films “1242: Gateway to the West” and “Cassino in Ischia.”
Who Was Ray Stevenson?
Stevenson was born George Raymond Stevenson on May 25, 1964, in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. At an early age, he showed an interest in art and attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England. Some of his notable roles were Tito Pullo in “Roma,” Captain Blackbeard in “Black Sails,” Isaak Sirko in “Dexter,” and Volstagg in “Thor.”
Ray Stevenson’s Personal Data
– Full name: George Raymond Stevenson
– Date of birth: May 25, 1964
– Place of birth: Lisburn, Northern Ireland
– Age at death: 58 years
– Date of death: May 21, 2023
– Place of death: Lacco Ameno, Italy
– Occupation: Actor
– Years active: 1993-2023
Acting Career of Ray Stevenson
Stevenson began his career in the 1990s, appearing on various television shows. His big screen debut was in the 1998 movie “The Theory of Flight.” In 2004, he had his first major role as Dagonet in Antoine Fuqua’s “King Arthur.” He was popular in Marvel movies after starring in the film “Punisher: War Zone” and giving life to Volstagg in the “Thor” saga. In “Star Wars,” he gave the voice to Gar Saxon and later played the important role of Baylan Skoll in “Ahsoka.”
List of Ray Stevenson Movies and Series
Some of Stevenson’s most notable movies and television series, according to his listing on IMDb, include:
Ray Stevenson films:
– “The Theory of Flight” (1998)
– “King Arthur” (2004)
– “Punisher: War Zone” (2008)
– “The Other Guys” (2010)
– “Thor” (2011)
– “Thor: The Dark World” (2013)
– “Divergent” (2014)
– “Big Game” (2015)
– “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” (2015)
– “The Divergent Series: Allegiant” (2016)
– “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017)
– “Cold Skin” (2017)
– “RRR” (2022)
Ray Stevenson series:
– “The Bill” (2000)
– “Holby City” (2000)
– “Dalziel and Pascoe” (2001)
– “Murphy’s Law” (2003)
– “Red Cap” (2003)
– “Waking the Dead” (2004)
– “Roma” (2005-2007)
– “Dexter” (2012)
– “Black Sails” (2016-2017)
– “Star Wars Rebels” (2016)
– “The Spanish Princess” (2020)
– “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” (2022)
– “Ahsoka” (2023)
Ray Stevenson’s Family
Stevenson married English actress Ruth Gemmell, whom he met on the set of “Band of Gold” (1995). However, they divorced in 2005 after 8 years of marriage. He later began a relationship with Italian anthropologist Elisabetta Caraccia, with whom he had two children, Sebastiano Derek Stevenson and Leonardo George Stevenson, born in 2007 and 2011, respectively.
Cause of Death
Stevenson’s death was confirmed by one of his representatives to Variety. The exact cause of his death is unknown, but it is known that it occurred on Sunday, May 21, 2023, while he was filming “Cassino in Ischia” in Lacco Ameno, Italy. Further details about his death are expected to be released in the coming hours.
The entertainment community and fans worldwide are mourning the loss of this exceptional actor. Ray Stevenson will be remembered for his incredible talent and unforgettable performances on both the big and small screens. Rest in peace, Ray.
