Jacob Gregory
Jacob Gregory | |
|---|---|
 Jacob on set of Akkara Kazhchakal, 2008 | |
| Born | Jacob Gregory |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Other names | Giri giri, Korah, Sachin |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013 – 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. He got a breakthrough role in the TV series Akkara Kazhchakal, where he portrayed the character Gregory also known as "Giri giri".[1] Gregory has lived in New Jersey since 1990.[2][3]
Career
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.[1][2][3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Akkara Kazhchakal | Gregory (Girigiri) | Television series |
| 2011 | Akkarakazhchakal: The Movie | Girigiri | |
| 2013 | ABCD | Korah | |
| 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 (film) | Mujeeb | ||
| 2018 | Kalyanam | Mushtaq | |
| Mandharam | Tuttu | ||
| 2019 | Sakalakalashala | ||
| Soothrakkaran | Shibu Mon | ||
| Unda | Varghese Kuruvila | ||
| TBA | Maniyarayile Ashokan | Ashokan |
References
- ^ a b Kurian, Shiba. (23 October 2012). Gregory is back on silver screen. indiatimes.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ a b Cherian, Biju. (15 November 2012). Jacob Gregory makes a dream debut with Dulquer Salmaan. spiderkerala.net. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ a b Sathyendran, Nita. (14 November 2012). Life imitates art. thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016.