Jacob Gregory
Jacob Gregory | |
|---|---|
 Jacob on set of Akkara Kazhchakal, 2008 | |
| Born | 20 February 1986 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008 – Present |
Jacob Gregory is an Indian-American actor who has appeared in Malayalam films. He made his film debut with ABCD (2013) directed by Martin Prakkat.[1] He got a breakthrough role in the TV series Akkara Kazhchakal, where he portrayed the character Gregory also known as "Giri giri".[2] Gregory has lived in New Jersey since 1990.[3]
Career
[edit]Before his debut into the film industry, He was doing a character role in the hit sitcom Akkara Kazhchakal. His character was well received by the family audience along with the sitcom. He was able to tour across the United States, Canada, and the European Union; performing shows on a variety of stages based on Akkara Kazhchakal. A mutual friend suggested Gregory's name to Prakkat when the director was looking for someone to play the lead along with Dulquer Salmaan for the movie ABCD as Korah.[2][3]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2010 | Akkara Kazhchakal | Gregory (Girigiri) | Television series on Kairali TV |
| 2011 | Akkarakazhchakal: The Movie | Girigiri | |
| 2013 | ABCD | Korah | Movie Debut[4] |
| 2014 | Salalah Mobiles | Binoy | |
| 1983 | Sachin | ||
| Vegam | Daveed | ||
| Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Sidekick | ||
| 2015 | Ennum Eppozhum | Maathan | |
| 100 Days of Love | Bahadur (Njaramban) | ||
| Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Santhosh Balaji | ||
| Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi | Ananthakrishnan Iyer | ||
| 2016 | Karingunnam Sixes | Bruno | |
| 2017 | Jomonte Suvisheshangal | Mushtaq | |
| Parava | Mujeeb | ||
| Pokkiri Simon | Biju | ||
| 2018 | Kalyanam | Saiju | Also Singer for "Dhritangapulakithan" |
| Mandharam | Tuttu | ||
| 2019 | Sakalakalashala | Akku's friend | |
| Soothrakkaran | Shibu Mon | ||
| Unda | Varghese Kuruvila | ||
| 2020 | Maniyarayile Ashokan | Ashokan | Also producer and singer for "Unnimaya" |
| 2021 | Djibouti | Aby | |
| 2024 | Secret | [5] |
References
[edit]- ^ Sathyendran, Nita (14 November 2012). "Life imitates art". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ a b Kurian, Shiba. (23 October 2012). Gregory is back on silver screen. indiatimes.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ a b Sathyendran, Nita. (14 November 2012). Life imitates art. thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Nambidi, Parvathy (13 June 2013). "A frothy expat tale comes home". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (10 July 2024). "SN Swamy's directorial debut Secret gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 July 2024.