Ray Stevenson

Northern Irish actor (1964–2023)
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George Raymond Stevenson was an actor from Northern Ireland, best known for his film and television work. He had a starring role as legionary Titus Pullo on the BBC/HBO television series Rome (2005–07), and portrayed two Marvel Comics characters: Frank Castle / The Punisher in Punisher: War Zone (2008) and The Super Hero Squad Show and Volstagg in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2011–17).

George Raymond Stevenson was born in Lisburn in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on 25 May 1964, the second of three sons born to a British father and an Irish mother. His father was a Royal Air Force pilot. He moved to England with his family at the age of eight, first settling in the Lemington area of Newcastle upon Tyne and later in Seaton Delaval. He attended Bath Lane College (Newcastle upon Tyne) on a design course, then the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating at the age of 29.

Date of Birth25th May 1964
Date of Death21st May 2023
Age at Death58 Years
Zodiac SignGemini
CountryUnited Kingdom
Current CityLisburn
Birth PlaceLisburn
NationalityUnited Kingdom
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
SpousesRuth Gemmell
Education
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Occupationactor, film actor, stage actor