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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Jake Abraham
| name = Jake Abraham
| birth_date = 1967
| birth_date = {{birth year|1967}}
| birth_place = [[Toxteth]], Lancashire, England
| birth_place = [[Toxteth]], Lancashire, England
| death_date = 1 October, 2023
| death_date = {{death date and given age|2023|10|01|56|df=y}}
| death_place =
| death_place =
| years_active = 1986–2023
| years_active = 1986–2023
| occupation = actor
| occupation = Actor
| website =
| website =
}}
}}


'''Jake Abraham''' (1967 – 1 October, 2023) was a British actor from [[Liverpool]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greer |first=Jamie |date=2023-10-01 |title=Tributes paid to Liverpool actor Jake Abraham |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tributes-paid-jake-abraham-beloved-27820933 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Liverpool Echo |language=en}}</ref> He was best known for his role in [[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels|''Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'']], a 1989 film by [[Guy Ritchie]].<ref name=":3" /> His other film appearances included [[Mean Machine (film)|''Mean Machine'']] (2001), and ''[[The 51st State|Formula 51]]'' (2001), also known as ''The 51st State''.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Moloney |first=Charlie |date=2023-10-01 |title=Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor Jake Abraham dies aged 56 |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/01/lock-stock-and-two-smoking-barrels-actor-jake-abraham-dies-aged-56 |access-date=2023-12-27 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> He also appeared in many television programmes, including ''[[G.B.H. (TV series)|GBH]]'' ([[Channel 4]]) and ''Help!'' ([[BBC One|BBC 1]]).<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" />
'''Jake Abraham''' (1967 – 1 October 2023) was a British actor from [[Liverpool]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greer |first=Jamie |date=2023-10-01 |title=Tributes paid to Liverpool actor Jake Abraham |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tributes-paid-jake-abraham-beloved-27820933 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Liverpool Echo |language=en}}</ref> He was best known for his role in [[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels|''Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'']], a 1998 film by [[Guy Ritchie]].<ref name=":3" /> His other film appearances included [[Mean Machine (film)|''Mean Machine'']] (2001), and ''[[The 51st State|Formula 51]]'' (2001), also known as ''The 51st State''.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Moloney |first=Charlie |date=2023-10-01 |title=Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor Jake Abraham dies aged 56 |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/01/lock-stock-and-two-smoking-barrels-actor-jake-abraham-dies-aged-56 |access-date=2023-12-27 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> He also appeared in many television programmes, including ''[[G.B.H. (TV series)|GBH]]'' ([[Channel 4]]) and ''Help!'' ([[BBC One|BBC 1]]).<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" />


== Early life and career ==
== Life and career ==
Born in [[Toxteth (Liverpool ward)|Toxteth, Liverpool]], Abraham began acting on stage since age 12 at [[Everyman and Playhouse Youth Theatre|Everyman Youth Theatre]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=1 May 1987 |title=Opportunity knocks for Carolyn |work=Evening Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-sentinel-opportunity-knocks-for/137811845/ |access-date=2024-01-01 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>
Born in [[Toxteth (Liverpool ward)|Toxteth, Liverpool]], Abraham began acting on stage since age 12 at [[Everyman and Playhouse Youth Theatre|Everyman Youth Theatre]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=1 May 1987 |title=Opportunity knocks for Carolyn |work=Evening Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-sentinel-opportunity-knocks-for/137811845/ |access-date=2024-01-01 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>

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Abraham died from prostate cancer on 1 October 2023, at the age of 56.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2023-10-01 |title=Jake Abraham: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor dies aged 56 |language=en-GB |work=BBC |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66975713 |access-date=2023-12-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-02 |title=Actor Jake Abraham Dies of Prostate Cancer at 56 |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/actor-jake-abraham-dies-prostate-033042163.html |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Yahoo Entertainment |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Reviews ==
== Reviews ==
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* 1986 – ''Help!'' – Davva<ref name=":2" />
* 1986 – ''Help!'' – Davva<ref name=":2" />
* 1987 – ''It's Wicked!'' – Co-presenter<ref name=":1" />
* 1987 – ''It's Wicked!'' – Co-presenter<ref name=":1" />
* 1990 – Making Out – Jed
* 1990 – ''Making Out'' – Jed
* 1990 – [[ScreenPlay|Screenplay]] – Greg
* 1990 – ''[[ScreenPlay|Screenplay]]'' – Greg
* 1991 – [[The Brittas Empire]] – Danny
* 1991 – ''[[The Brittas Empire]]'' – Danny
* 1991 – [[G.B.H. (TV series)|G.B.H.]] – Black Waiter
* 1991 – ''[[G.B.H. (TV series)|G.B.H.]]'' – Black Waiter
* 1991 – [[Blonde Fist]] – Eric Cane
* 1991 – ''[[Blonde Fist]]'' – Eric Cane
* 1992 – [[Red Dwarf]] – Second Lister
* 1992 – ''[[Red Dwarf]]'' – Second Lister
* 1994 – Blood on the Dole – Paul Price
* 1994 – ''Blood on the Dole'' – Paul Price
* 1995 – [[Sharpe (TV series)|Sharpe]] – Donkin
* 1995 – ''[[Sharpe (TV series)|Sharpe]]'' – Donkin
* 1995 – Sardines – Mickey
* 1995 – ''Sardines'' – Mickey
* 1995 – Backup – Olly
* 1995 – ''Backup'' – Olly
* 1995 – [[The Governor (British TV series)|The Governor]] – Brian Samora
* 1995 – ''[[The Governor (British TV series)|The Governor]]'' – Brian Samora
* 1998 – [[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels]] – Dean
* 1998 – ''[[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels]]'' – Dean
* 1998 – [[Trial & Retribution|Trial and Retribution]] – Taxi Driver
* 1998 – ''[[Trial & Retribution|Trial and Retribution]]'' – Taxi Driver
* 1998 – [[Liverpool 1 (TV series)|Liverpool 1]] – Tony
* 1998 – ''[[Liverpool 1 (TV series)|Liverpool 1]]'' – Tony
* 2001 – [[The Parole Officer]] – Seedy Bloke
* 2001 – ''[[The Parole Officer]]'' – Seedy Bloke
* 2001 – [[The 51st State]] – Konokko
* 2001 – ''[[The 51st State]]'' – Konokko
* 2001 – [[Mean Machine (film)|Mean Machine]] – Bob Carter
* 2001 – ''[[Mean Machine (film)|Mean Machine]]'' – Bob Carter
* 2002 – [[The Bill]] – John Wilkin and Carl Stockton
* 2002 – ''[[The Bill]]'' – John Wilkin and Carl Stockton
* 2002 – [[Revengers Tragedy]] – 2nd Man in Bar
* 2002 – ''[[Revengers Tragedy]]'' – 2nd Man in Bar
* 2003 – [[Merseybeat (TV series)|Merseybeat]] – Franny Williams
* 2003 – ''[[Merseybeat (TV series)|Merseybeat]]'' – Franny Williams
* 2003 – Oh Marbella! – OPC1
* 2003 – ''Oh Marbella!'' – OPC1
* 2003 – [[The Commander (TV series)|The Commander]] – Tony Farmer
* 2003 – ''[[The Commander (TV series)|The Commander]]'' – Tony Farmer
* 2003 – [[American Cousins]] – Vince
* 2003 – ''[[American Cousins]]'' – Vince
* 2003 – The Virgin of Liverpool – Bill
* 2003 – ''The Virgin of Liverpool'' – Bill
* 2009 – [[Holby City]] – Andy Dunkley and Rory Stillman
* 2009 – ''[[Holby City]]'' – Andy Dunkley and Rory Stillman
* 2010 – [[London Boulevard]] – Paparazzo Two
* 2010 – ''[[London Boulevard]]'' – Paparazzo Two
* 2011 – [[Justice (2011 TV series)|Justice]] – Jake Little
* 2011 – ''[[Justice (2011 TV series)|Justice]]'' – Jake Little
* 2012 – [[Spike Island (film)|Spike Island]] – Security Dave
* 2012 – ''[[Spike Island (film)|Spike Island]]'' – Security Dave
* 2013 – [[Prisoners' Wives|Prisoners Wives]] – Figgy
* 2013 – ''[[Prisoners' Wives|Prisoners Wives]]'' – Figgy
* 2013 – Tamla Rose – Jim
* 2013 – ''Tamla Rose'' – Jim
* 2017 – Ghetto Heaven – Mick Lewis
* 2017 – ''Ghetto Heaven'' – Mick Lewis
* 2018 – Shooting Fish – Lenny
* 2018 – ''Shooting Fish'' – Lenny
* 2021 – [[Moving On (TV series)|Moving On]] – Don and Levi
* 2021 – ''[[Moving On (TV series)|Moving On]]'' – Don and Levi
* 2022 – [[The Responder]] – Car Park Attendant
* 2022 – ''[[The Responder]]'' – Car Park Attendant
* 2023 – [[Our Kid (film)|Our Kid]] – Karl
* 2023 – ''[[Our Kid (film)|Our Kid]]'' – Karl
}}
}}

== Death ==
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Abraham died on 1 October 2023 of [[prostate cancer]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2023-10-01 |title=Jake Abraham: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor dies aged 56 |language=en-GB |work=BBC |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66975713 |access-date=2023-12-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-02 |title=Actor Jake Abraham Dies of Prostate Cancer at 56 |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/actor-jake-abraham-dies-prostate-033042163.html |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Yahoo Entertainment |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 13:56, 19 April 2024

Jake Abraham
Born1967 (1967)
Toxteth, Lancashire, England
Died (aged 56)
OccupationActor
Years active1986–2023

Jake Abraham (1967 – 1 October 2023) was a British actor from Liverpool.[1] He was best known for his role in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, a 1998 film by Guy Ritchie.[2] His other film appearances included Mean Machine (2001), and Formula 51 (2001), also known as The 51st State.[2] He also appeared in many television programmes, including GBH (Channel 4) and Help! (BBC 1).[2][3]

Life and career

Born in Toxteth, Liverpool, Abraham began acting on stage since age 12 at Everyman Youth Theatre.[4][5]

Abraham died from prostate cancer on 1 October 2023, at the age of 56.[4][6]

Reviews

A 1986 review in the Liverpool Echo about the BBC television series Help! said, "Jake Abraham threatens to steal the show as the dimwitted Davva".[3]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Greer, Jamie (1 October 2023). "Tributes paid to Liverpool actor Jake Abraham". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Moloney, Charlie (1 October 2023). "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor Jake Abraham dies aged 56". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Dowling, Tom (2 September 1986). "This Scouse series needs no help!". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b "Jake Abraham: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor dies aged 56". BBC. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Opportunity knocks for Carolyn". Evening Sentinel. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. 1 May 1987. Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Actor Jake Abraham Dies of Prostate Cancer at 56". Yahoo Entertainment. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
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