Ray Stevenson, a versatile and talented actor known for his roles in films such as "Thor" and "Divergent," as well as TV shows like "Vikings" and "Rome," has passed away at the age of 58. The news of his death was confirmed by his representatives at Independent Talent, although no further details were provided.
Stevenson's most recent project was the historical drama "1242: Gateway to the West," where he took over the lead role initially intended for Kevin Spacey. However, his notable performances can be found in various popular franchises and series.
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In SS Rajamouli's blockbuster film "RRR," Stevenson portrayed the main antagonist Scott Buxton. He also gained recognition for his portrayal of Volstagg, an Asgardian member of the Warriors Three, in Marvel's "Thor" franchise. Additionally, he played the character Othere in History's "Vikings" and voiced Gar Saxon in the animated Star Wars series "The Clone Wars" and "Rebels." Stevenson was set to join Rosario Dawson in the upcoming Disney+ series "Ahsoka," a spinoff of "The Mandalorian."
Born on May 25, 1964, in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Stevenson began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in European TV series and telefilms.
He made his feature film debut in Paul Greengrass' drama "The Theory of Flight" (1998), alongside Helena Bonham Carter and Kenneth Branagh. Throughout his career, he landed roles in notable films such as Antoine Fuqua's "King Arthur" (2004), Lexi Alexander's "Punisher: War Zone" (2008), the Hughes Brothers' "The Book of Eli" (2010), and Adam McKay's "The Other Guys" (2010).
Stevenson's breakthrough role came as Volstagg in Marvel's "Thor" directed by Kenneth Branagh in 2011. He reprised the role in the sequels "Thor:
The Dark World" (2013) and "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017), directed by Alan Taylor and Taika Waititi, respectively. He also showcased his talent in other films like Paul W.S. Anderson's "The Three Musketeers" (2011) and Jon M. Chu's "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" (2013).
On the small screen, Stevenson had a remarkable presence. He starred as Titus Pullo in HBO's series "Rome" from 2005 to 2007 and appeared in the French American series "Reef Break" alongside Poppy Montgomery.
He played the role of Blackbeard in Starz's "Black Sails" and made guest appearances in popular shows like "Murphy's Law," "Dexter," "Crossing Lines," "Medici," and "The Spanish Princess." In 2017, he co-starred in the British miniseries "Rellik."
Ray Stevenson's talent and versatility made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. His contributions to film and television will be remembered, and his performances will continue to captivate audiences around the world.
