| Jake Abraham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1967 (1967) Toxteth, Lancashire, England |
| Died | (aged 56) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–2023 |
Jake Abraham (1967 – 1 October 2023) was a British actor from Liverpool. He was best known for his role in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, a 1998 film by Guy Ritchie. His other film appearances included Mean Machine (2001), and Formula 51 (2001), also known as The 51st State. He also appeared in many television programmes, including GBH (Channel 4) and Help! (BBC 1).
Life and career
Born in Toxteth, Liverpool, Abraham began acting on stage since age 12 at Everyman Youth Theatre.
Abraham died from prostate cancer on 1 October 2023, at the age of 56.
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".
Filmography
- 1986 – Help! – Davva
- 1987 – It's Wicked! – Co-presenter
- 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
References
- Greer, Jamie (1 October 2023). "Tributes paid to Liverpool actor Jake Abraham". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dowling, Tom (2 September 1986). "This Scouse series needs no help!". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jake Abraham: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor dies aged 56". BBC. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "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.