2023-05-22 19:46:04
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(Los Angeles = Yonhap News) Correspondent Mina Lim = Northern Ireland-born actor Ray Stevenson, who showed impressive performances in several Hollywood films including ‘Thor’, has passed away. He is 58 years old.
A spokesperson for Stevenson’s management company announced on the 22nd that he passed away on the 21st (local time) to American entertainment media such as Associated Press, Variety, and Deadline.
However, other details such as the cause of death were not disclosed.
Born in Lisbane, Northern Ireland, in 1964, Stevenson studied at the British acting school ‘Bristol Old Vic Theater School’ and began his career as an actor in the 1990s by appearing in British and European TV series.
Afterwards, he entered the film industry by appearing in British director Paul Greengrass’ 1998 release ‘Theory of Flight’, and in 2004, he appeared in the Hollywood action movie ‘King Arthur’ as a knight of the round table and built up recognition in the United States.
Then, he starred in the Marvel Studios movie ‘The Punisher: War Zone’, and later became known worldwide by playing the Asgardian warrior Volstagg in the ‘Thor’ series.
In addition, he played the main character in the HBO drama series ‘Rome’ and gained great popularity in the United States.
Other appearances include ‘G.I.Joe 2’ and ‘Divergent’ trilogy, ‘The Big Game’, ‘Transporter: Repuld’, ‘RRR: Rise Lower Revolt’, ‘Accident Man: Hitman’s Vacation’ ‘ etc.
In addition, he voiced the role of ‘Ga Saxon’ in the ‘Star Wars’ cartoon series ‘Star Wars Rebels 3’ and ‘Clone Wars’, and appeared in the upcoming live-action Star Wars series ‘Ahsoka’ on the streaming platform Disney Plus.
It is known that he is also close with actor Lee Byung-hun, who appeared together in the movie ‘G.I.Joe 2’.
He is survived by his wife, Elisabetta Caraccia, an Italian anthropologist, and three sons.
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