Jake Abraham
Jake Abraham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1967 Toxteth, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 1 October, 2023 |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1986–2023 |
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 1989 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]
Early life and career
Born in Toxteth, Liverpool, Abraham began acting on stage since age 12 at Everyman Youth Theatre.[4][5]
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
- 1986 – Help! – Davva[3]
- 1987 – It's Wicked! – Co-presenter[5]
- 1990 - Making Out - Jed
- 1990 - Screenplay - Greg
- 1991 - The Brittas Empire - Danny
- 1991 - G.B.H. - Black Waiter
- 1991 - Blonde Fist - Eric Cane
- 1992 - Red Dwarf - Second Lister
- 1994 - Blood on the Dole - Paul Price
- 1995 - Sharpe - Donkin
- 1995 - Sardines - Mickey
- 1995 - Backup - Olly
- 1995 - The Governor - Brian Samora
- 1998 - Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - Dean
- 1998 - Trial and Retribution - Taxi Driver
- 1998 - Liverpool 1 - Tony
- 2001 - The Parole Officer - Seedy Bloke
- 2001 - The 51st State - Konokko
- 2001 - Mean Machine - Bob Carter
- 2002 - The Bill - John Wilkin and Carl Stockton
- 2002 - Revengers Tragedy - 2nd Man in Bar
- 2003 - Merseybeat - Franny Williams
- 2003 - Oh Marbella! - OPC1
- 2003 - The Commander - Tony Farmer
- 2003 - American Cousins - Vince
- 2003 - The Virgin of Liverpool - Bill
- 2009 - Holby City - Andy Dunkley and Rory Stillman
- 2010 - London Boulevard - Paparazzo Two
- 2011 - Justice - Jake Little
- 2012 - Spike Island - Security Dave
- 2013 - Prisoners Wives - Figgy
- 2013 - Tamla Rose - Jim
- 2017 - Ghetto Heaven - Mick Lewis
- 2018 - Shooting Fish - Lenny
- 2021 - Moving On - Don and Levi
- 2022 - The Responder - Car Park Attendant
- 2023 - Our Kid - Karl
Death
Abraham died on 1 October 2023 of prostate cancer.[4][6]
References
- ^ Greer, Jamie (1 October 2023). "Tributes paid to Liverpool actor Jake Abraham". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Dowling, Tom (2 September 1986). "This Scouse series needs no help!". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Jake Abraham: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor dies aged 56". BBC. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Opportunity knocks for Carolyn". Evening Sentinel. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. 1 May 1987. Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Actor Jake Abraham Dies of Prostate Cancer at 56". Yahoo Entertainment. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.