Jacob Gregory
Jacob Gregory | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jacob Gregory |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Girigiri |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013 – Present |
Jacob Gregory is an Indian actor who has mainly appeared in Malayalam language films. He made his debut through ABCD directed by Martin Prakkat.[1]
Personal life
Jacob is a native of Alappuzha, Kerala. He migrated to the U.S. when he was in high school along with his parents and two siblings. He is currently based in Dumont, New Jersey and has been living there for the past twenty years.[2]
Career
Before his debut into the film industry, He was doing a character role in the hit sitcom 'Akara Kazhchakal'. His character was well conceived by the family audience along with the sitcom. He was able to tour around U.S., Canada and Europe performing on various stages enacting shows based upon Akkara Kazhchakal. A mutual friend suggested Jacob's name to Martin when the director was on the lookout for someone to play the lead along with Dulquer Salmaan. He auditioned for the role of Korah when he was visiting Kerala. His latest film was Ennum Eppozhum in which he played the role of an assistant to Mohanlal.[3]
Filmography
| No. | Year | Title | Role | Co-stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Akkarakazhchakal: The Movie | Girigiri | Josekutty Valiyakallumkal, Sajini Sachariah, Litto Joseph | |
| 2 | 2013 | ABCD | Korah | Dulquer Salmaan, Aparna Gopinath, Tovino Thomas | |
| 3 | 2014 | Salalah Mobiles | Binoy | Dulquer Salmaan, Nazriya Nazim, Santhanam | |
| 3 | 2014 | 1983 | Sachin | Nivin Pauly, Nikki Galrani, Anoop Menon | |
| 4 | 2014 | Vegam | Daveed | Vineeth Kumar, Samskruthy Shenoy, Prathap Pothen | |
| 5 | 2014 | Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Sidekick | Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon, Nisha Aggarwal | |
| 6 | 2015 | Ennum Eppozhum | Maathan | Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Innocent | |
| 7 | 2015 | Appavum Veenjum | Sunny Wayne, Prathap Pothen, Ramya Krishnan | Filming |
Sitcom
| No. | Year | Title | Role | Co-stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | American Focus | Girigiri | Sajini Sachariah, Josekutty Valiyakallumkal, Greg Vorob | |
| 2 | 2008 | Akkara Kazhchakal | Greogry John | Josekutty Valiyakallumkal, Sajini Sachariah | |
| 3 | 2008 | Ezhuthappuram | Tabalist | Paulose Palatty, Josekutty Valiyakallumkal |
References
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Gregory-is-back-on-silver-screen/articleshow/16914530.cms
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/life-imitates-art/article4094932.ece
- ^ http://www.spiderkerala.net/resources/9974-Jacob-Gregory-makes-dream-debut-with-Dulquer-Salmaan.aspx
External links
- Jacob Gregory at IMDb
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Gregory-is-back-on-silver-screen/articleshow/16914530.cms
- http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/life-imitates-art/article4094932.ece
- http://www.spiderkerala.net/resources/9974-Jacob-Gregory-makes-dream-debut-with-Dulquer-Salmaan.aspx
- https://www.facebook.com/jacobgirigiri
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3065296/