Daniel Annie Pope
Daniel Annie Pope | |
|---|---|
| Born | 01june 1987 Madurantakam, India |
| Other names | Danny |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Denisha Sahadevan (m. 2018) |
Daniel Annie Pope is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. After appearing in uncredited and minor roles, he made his breakthrough as an actor with his comic role in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013).[1][2]
Career
Daniel Annie Pope studied Visual Communications at Loyola College, Chennai and had an active role in the theatre group at the college, while also working with writer Yani's Pariksha group. Daniel attempted and achieved a Guinness World Record for longest theatre play for 72 hours without break in 2007, after two years of intense training and furthered his passion by teaching Theatre plays and mime in schools, before he got his first break as an actor. He also won the title of Best Mimer in South India in 2008. He appeared in small roles in Vetrimaaran's Polladhavan (2007), Paiyaa (2010) and Rowthiram (2011), though failed to become noticed and began work as television program producer in Vasanth TV for "Aadu - Maatuna Briyani Thaan", then with Vijay TV, followed by channel UFX, NDTV Hindu and finally with Thanthi TV as an creative program producer. He received an opportunity to be a part of a Vetrimaaran project titled Venghai Saamy but soon after, the film was shelved. He later made his breakthrough as an actor in Tamil films with his portrayal of Romba Sumar Moonji Kumaru, a friend of Vijay Sethupathi's character in Gokul's comedy drama Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013).[3]
In the mid 2010s, Daniel became busier with acting assignments and signed up for projects including Massu Engira Masilamani (2015), Rangoon (2017), Maragadha Naanayam (2017) and Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (2018). He briefly worked on an incomplete film titled Indha Moonji OK Va in the lead role alongside Amzath Khan, while also revealed his intentions of directing a film titled Kuthirai Muttai, based on Tamil folklore.[4]
Personal life
Later in 2018, he participated in the second season of reality television show, Bigg Boss, before being evicted on day 77.[5][6] A few days after exiting the house, Daniel married his longtime girlfriend, Denisha.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Polladhavan | ||
| 2010 | Paiyaa | ||
| 2011 | Rowthiram | ||
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Romba Sumar Moonji Kumaru | |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Ghost | |
| 2016 | Kavalai Vendam | Black Thangappa | |
| 2017 | Maragadha Naanayam | Elango | |
| 2017 | Uru | Hospital patient | |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Tip Top | |
| 2017 | Thiri | Jeeva's friend | |
| 2017 | Aayirathil Iruvar | ||
| 2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | ||
| 2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren | Sathish | |
| 2018 | Kaathadi | Thuppaki | |
| 2018 | Jarugandi | Paari | |
| 2019 | Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam | Gaja |
| Year | Show | Channel | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | Comedy Khiladis | Zee Tamil | Judge | |
| 2018 | Big Boss Tamil Season 2 | Star Vijay | Contestant | |
| 2018-2019 | Masala Café | Sun Life | Judge | |
| 2018 | Thaaya Tharama | Sun TV | Participant | |
| 2018 | Kadhalikka Neram Illai | Sun Life | Participant |
References
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 2 Live Updates: Reality Show Starts with 16 Contestants & Oviya as a guest | Latest News". Latest News. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ BehindwoodsTV (15 October 2014). "Daniel Annie Pope - "After Polladavan, I was called to fill the gaps in frame" - BW". Retrieved 29 April 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Daniel Annie Pope - Interview". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ https://www.deccanchronicle.com/141113/entertainment-kollywood/article/afro%E2%80%99s-going-places
- ^ "Daniel Annie Pope aka Romba Sumar Moonji Kumar shares his experience working in Idharkudhane Aasaipa". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "Rangoon Is Trending. Not Kangana Ranaut's Film But A R Murugadoss' New Project - NDTV Movies". ndtv.com. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/ex-bigg-boss-tamil-2-contestant-daniel-aka-danny-gets-married-to-denisha/articleshow/65658196.cms
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