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]
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]
| † | 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] | |
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