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Ray Stevenson Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth25 May 1964

Age58 Years (at time of death)

BirthplaceLisburn, Northern Ireland

ProfessionActor

NationalityIrish

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseRuth Gemmell (m.1997; div.2005)

FamilyThree sons (including Sebastiano Derek Stevenson and Leonardo George)

Ray Stevenson Biography

Ray Stevenson was an Irish actor known for film, television and stage work, including a prominent role in the international hit RRR. Trained at Bristol Old

Early life and background
George Raymond Stevenson was born on 25 May 1964 in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. He moved with his family to England when he was eight. Before deciding on an acting career he worked as an interior designer in London. In his mid-to-late twenties he enrolled at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and completed his acting training there.

Career
Stevenson began working on screen in the 1990s, with an early television appearance credited in 1993 and a film debut in 1998. Across a varied career he appeared in stage productions, television series and feature films. His stage work included performances in productions such as the York Mystery Plays and other theatre pieces in the early 2000s.

On television he featured in series including Band of Gold, City Central, Waking the Dead, Star Wars Rebels and Vikings. His television work also earned him recognition: in 2013 he received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Guest Performance in a Television Series for his work on Dexter.

In film he appeared in a range of projects from large-scale historical and action pictures to comedies and thrillers. Notable film credits listed in his career include King Arthur (2004), Thor (2011), The Other Guys (2010), The Transporter: Refueled (2015) and Accident Man (2018). Internationally, he gained wider attention for portraying Governor Scott Buxton in the 2022 Hindi-language film RRR, a production that involved a major ensemble cast and reached a large audience globally.

Public profile
Stevenson stood 1.93 m tall (6 feet 4 inches) with a listed weight around 80 kg (176 lbs). He had grey eyes and salt-and-pepper hair. Professionally he was credited under his birth name, George Raymond Stevenson, and was often described simply as Ray Stevenson in publicity and credits. From 2012 he served as a brand ambassador for Maurice Lacroix.

Personal life
Stevenson married actress Ruth Gemmell in 1997; the marriage ended in 2005. He had three sons, including Sebastiano Derek Stevenson and Leonardo George. From 2005 he was in a relationship with anthropologist Elisabetta Caraccia. His nationality is listed as Irish; he was raised in Northern Ireland and spent formative years in England.

Death
Ray Stevenson died on 21 May 2023 while working on an action film, Cassino, on the island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples, Italy. He was 58 at the time of his death. Reports indicate he was hospitalised during the production prior to his passing.

Latest updates
At the end of his life Stevenson had recently appeared in the 2022 release RRR and had been attached to work on the action film Cassino in Ischia. His passing in May 2023 was reported by major news outlets and noted within the film community.

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Recent Work

RRR

Portrayed Governor Scott Buxton in the 2022 Hindi-language film.

2022
Cassino (in production)

Was working on this action film in Ischia at the time of his death.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
  2. Film appearances including King Arthur, Thor and The Other Guys
  3. Television roles in Band of Gold, Waking the Dead, Star Wars Rebels and Vikings
  4. Saturn Award nomination (2013) for Dexter
  5. Portrayed Governor Scott Buxton in RRR (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ray Stevenson born?

Ray Stevenson was born on 25 May 1964.

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Ray Stevenson is known for actor.

What is Ray Stevenson’s marital status?

Ray Stevenson's marital status is listed as Divorced.

Who is Ray Stevenson married to?

Ray Stevenson is publicly listed as married to Ruth Gemmell (m.1997; div.2005).