Jacob Gregory
{{Short description|Indian American actor (born 1986)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Jacob Gregory
| image = Gregory Jacob.jpg
| caption = Jacob on set of Akkara Kazhchakal, 2008
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|02|20|df=yes}}
| nationality = American
| occupation = Actor
| parents =
| other names =
| yearsactive = 2008 – Present
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Jacob Gregory is an Indian-American actor who has appeared in Malayalam films. He made his film debut in the film ABCD (2013) directed by Martin Prakkat.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/life-imitates-art/article4094932.ece|title=Life imitates art|first=Nita|last=Sathyendran|newspaper=The Hindu |date=14 November 2012|via=www.thehindu.com}} He got a breakthrough role in the TV series Akkara Kazhchakal, where he portrayed the character Gregory also known as "Giri Giri".Kurian, Shiba. (23 October 2012). [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Gregory-is-back-on-silver-screen/articleshow/16914530.cms Gregory is back on silver screen]. indiatimes.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016. Gregory has lived in New Jersey since 1990.Sathyendran, Nita. (14 November 2012). [http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/life-imitates-art/article4094932.ece Life imitates art]. thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
Career
Before working in the film industry, he played a character in the sitcom Akkara Kazhchakal. His character was well received by audiences 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 film ABCD as Korah.
Filmography
{{Pending films key}}
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes | |||
| 2008-2010
| Gregory (Girigiri) | Television series on Kairali TV | |||
| 2011
| Girigiri | | |||
| 2013
|ABCD | Korah | |||
| rowspan="4" |2014
| Binoy | | |||
| 1983
| Sachin | | |||
| Vegam
| Daveed | | |||
| Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
| Sidekick | | |||
| rowspan="4" |2015
| Maathan | | |||
| 100 Days of Love
| Bahadur (Njaramban) | | |||
| Chirakodinja Kinavukal
| Santhosh Balaji | | |||
| Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi
| Ananthakrishnan Iyer | | |||
| 2016
|Bruno | | |||
| rowspan="3" |2017
| Mushtaq | | |||
| Parava
|Mujeeb | | |||
| Pokkiri Simon
|Biju | | |||
| rowspan="2" |2018 | Kalyanam | Saiju | Also playback singer for "Dhritangapulakithan" |
| Mandharam
|Tuttu | | |||
| rowspan="3" |2019
|Akku's friend | | |||
| Soothrakkaran
|Shibu Mon | | |||
| Unda
|Varghese Kuruvila | | |||
| 2020
|Ashokan | Also producer and playback singer for "Unnimaya" | |||
| 2021
| Aby | | |||
| 2024 | Secret | Prince | {{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-07-10 |title=SN Swamy's directorial debut Secret gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/10/sn-swamys-directorial-debut-secret-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|3065296|name=Jacob Gregory}}
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Category:Male actors from Kerala
Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema
Category:Indian male film actors