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]
Jake Abraham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1967 Toxteth, Lancashire, England |
| Died | (aged 56) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–2023 |
Life and career edit
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 edit
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 edit
- 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
References edit
- ^ 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.