Manoj Guinness

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Manoj Guinness
Born
Manoj

Karimugal, Ambalamedu, Kochi, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1991–present

Manoj Guinness is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Malayalam films, television and stage shows. [1]

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Personal life

Manoj hails from Ernakulam, Kerala. Manoj did his schooling from Govt High School Ambalamugal and Gateway High School. Manoj completed his college education from Al-Ameen College, Edathala, Aluva. During his school and college days, Manoj performed Mimicry on stage. He has three siblings. [2] His younger brother Ajith appeared in ‘Elayanila’ and ‘Minnale’ aired in Jeevan TV. Ajith worked as scriptwriter for the film ‘Money Ratnam’ which had Fahad Faasil in lead role. [3] He is married and has one child and currently resides in his hometown Karimugal, Kerala. [4]

Career

Guinness started his career as a mimicry artist in Cochin Century. He later shifted to Cochin Guinness, a popular mimicry troupe. He appeared in numerous stage shows worldwide. [5]

He also performed as the lead in the TV show Badai Bungalow. [6]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleDirectorNote
2002 Mazhathullikkilukkam Uncredited roleAkbar -Jose
2007 Nasrani Uncredited role Joshiy
2007 Chocolate Chakkyarkuthukaran Shafi
2011AazhakadalUncredited roleShaan
2015 My God Chacko M. Mohanan
2016Angane Thanne Nethave Anjettennam PinnaleRahulAjith Poojapura
2016 Oru Muthassi Gadha Jude Anthany Joseph
2016 Kavi Uddheshichathu..? IthilkanniLiju Thomas
2017Prethamundu SookshikkukaMohammed Ali, Shafeer Khan
2017CappaccinoNoushadPost-production
2017MaskThief
2018Chakkara Mavin Kombath Kavi Sasi
2018 Queen Dijo Jose Antony
2018 Ladoo LovleshArungeorge K David
2019BhayamBijuAjith C Lokesh
2019CharminarValsanAjith C Lokesh
2019 Adhyarathri KunjattaJibu Jacob
2019 Pathamclassile prenayam joyeNithish k Nair
2021 Muddy ShajikuttanDr. Pragabhal [7]

Television

YearShowRoleChannelNote
2005-2010 Cinemala writer and various rolesAsianetComedy series
2013- 2020 Badai Bungalow season 1,2Manoj(various roles)AsianetComedy talk show
2020-2021 Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney ManojZee KeralamComedy Talk show

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